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WA Architecture Awards
Awards showcase
Exhibition of Entries
project excellence Viewing Dates
This year is proving to be momentous 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
for both architecture and planning. The Brookfield Place Lobby
completion of major projects in and around 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth
the city over the course of the year will add PROJECT: Wanangkura Stadium
Runs until Friday July 10, 2015 Designed by: ARM Architecture
new dimensions to the quality of buildings
and the city experience. Builder: Doric Group
Photographer: Peter Bennetts
Planning reform is moving in step with
Wanangkura Stadium is a multipurpose
architects’ endeavours to give force to
Australian Institute of Architects WA President Philip Griffiths. sport and recreation centre in South
good processes that are focused on quality
Hedland. The façades have been
design outcomes for all significant projects.
essential design qualities. In recognising your home or are simply curious to know designed to be seen from long distances
The WA Architecture Awards program these iconic works of architecture, we are more about some of our most prominent and from the air. Up close, the blue and
provides a great platform for Western black exterior has a halftone pixelated
reminded of how our built environment has buildings, this is a good opportunity to see a
Australian architects to demonstrate their pattern that looks clear from further away.
a longstanding effect on our communities. comprehensive body of architects’ work.
ability to deliver high-quality architecture
across a broad range of project types. An important feature of the awards This is just a taste of the broad range of
program includes an exhibition of all projects showcased as part of the WA
To ensure that all projects can receive entries at the Brookfield Place Lobby. This Architecture Awards. I hope that you can
the consideration they deserve, this year is an opportunity for clients and a broad make it to the Brookfield Place Lobby to
the award categories were expanded public audience to engage with completed see the high quality of work produced by
and refined. Categories reflect the broad projects of a very high standard. the architects in our state.
practice of architecture in the state and
include public architecture, education, The Exhibition of Entries provides a platform Australian Institute of Architects
new houses, alterations and additions, for architects to show what they have Philip Griffiths, WA President PROJECT: Cancer Wellness Centre
multiple residential development, heritage achieved and for everyone to see what Designed by: Bernard Seeber
architecture, urban design, commercial is possible for a range of building types. For further inquiries please phone Builder: Colgan Industries and
architecture, interiors and small projects. Whether you are looking to build or renovate 9287 9900 or [email protected] Western Projects
Photographer: Acorn
Works of at least 25 years of age, Council The WA Architecture Awards will be announced this Friday July 3 and The National Trust engaged Bernard
House, Perth Concert Hall and The
winners will progress to the National Architecture Awards to be judged Seeber to prepare and implement a
University of Western Australia’s Reid
against the very best architecture in the country. master plan for the conservation of its
Library are eligible for the inaugural
Wanslea site in Cottesloe. The centre
Enduring Architecture Award. All three of
is attracting international interest as an
these projects demonstrate their capacity to Editor: Louise Allan | Designer: Jessica Rykers | Advertising: Ron McFarlane, 9482 3588 integrated cancer support facility.
adapt for contemporary use, while retaining

PROJECT: Sanwell Office Building PROJECT: Churchlands Senior High PROJECT: Gallery House PROJECT: Karri Fire House
Designed by: Braham Architects School, Year 7 Integration into Senior Designed by: CSA Craig Steere Architects Designed by: Ian Weir Architect and
Builder: BGC High School Project Builder: 3B Build Kylie Feher Architect
Photographer: Acorn Designed by: Bateman Architects Photographer: Jack Lovel Builder: M & S Ausma
Located in the inner-eastern Perth suburb Builder: Esslemont Cockram Located on a picturesque site in Photographer: Ian Weir & Andrew Halsall
of Welshpool, Sanwell’s new headquarters Photographer: D-Max Photography Nedlands, this house has been designed Located in a eucalyptus forest in Denmark,
is contemporary whilst respecting the For Churchlands Senior High School the for a growing family. A transitional gallery the Karri Fire House is a model for
surrounding precinct’s aesthetic. The form integration of Year 7 students required space accommodates a large kitchen that reconciling bushfire safety and biodiversity
seeks to explore the proposition of how a new two-storey teaching block with opens on to the central courtyard and conservation with daily life. It exceeds the
a commercial office can sit harmoniously good access to core facilities and swimming pool and provides a central, second highest Bushfire Attack Level in
within an industrial context. open space. communal family hub. the Australian bushfire standard.
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WA Architecture Awards
Designed by: Cameron Chisholm Nicol
Builder: Diploma Practice leads in modern health design
Image: Greg Hocking This year Silver Thomas Hanley is proud team of professionals prided itself on
to participate in the Australian Institute of establishing strong partnerships with
Architects WA Architecture Awards with clients and working collaboratively to
three major projects – St John of God meet their needs.
Murdoch’s New South Wing Ward Block,
“With the highly specialised aspects of
The Wexford Medical Centre and the
medical planning constantly shifting due
renowned Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).
to technological advances and changing
Silver Thomas Hanley is Western Australia’s models of care, Silver Thomas Hanley
foremost architecture practice specialising is continually evolving to be at the
in health planning and facilities design. forefront of creative and inspiring
designs,” he said.
“Originally formed in 1953, we have
completed an impressive portfolio of Silver Thomas Hanley, in Western
work on projects ranging in value from Australia, has been involved in
$1 million to $1 billion across Australia significant healthcare projects over the
and overseas,” company Director Tony past 30 years, including FSH, St John
di Leo said. “Our talented team of of God Subiaco, Joondalup Health
professionals has many decades Campus, Albany Health Campus,
of experience in health facility planning State Rehabilitation Centre, Geraldton
and design. Hospital, Hollywood Private Hospital and
St John of God Murdoch.
“As experts in planning and designing
outstanding healthcare facilities, Silver The firm’s health design expertise spans
The Ocean Edge apartment project at Port Coogee. Thomas Hanley is committed to creating tertiary and secondary hospitals, aged
innovative solutions that seamlessly fuse care and rehabilitation facilities, medical
functionality with patient care. specialist centres, research laboratories
Pushing the boundaries of design in Perth “Silver Thomas Hanley has established
and community and mental health
developments.
WA Architecture Awards entrant Cameron “Adaptive re-use is something our practice industry benchmarks in designing
Chisholm Nicol celebrated 130 years of advocates,” Mr Snellgrove said, citing it exceptional spaces and places for With each project Silver Thomas Hanley
practice last year. In 2013 it received the as an example of where architects find healing that contribute to improving extends beyond bricks and mortar
Australian Institute of Architects Sir Zelman solutions that go beyond the brief. people’s lives.” to combine its passion for creating
Cowen Award for Public Architecture for quality patient environments with an
The practice has two entries in the Multiple Silver Thomas Hanley was the FSH health unwavering vigilance to support the
the Perth Arena (in joint venture with ARM
Housing category – Ocean Edge and Helm, planning leader for the FSH Design delivery of superior care. Realising visions,
Architecture). This year its entries include
both at Port Coogee. An increase in medium- Collaboration that delivered the project. exceeding expectations.
a nomination in the Enduring Architecture
density housing marks a move towards more
category for the Reid Library completed Company Director Basil Vogas said the Contact Silver Thomas Hanley on
sustainable models of living in Perth.
in 1964. firm’s dedicated and highly experienced 6363 9444.
“Good design is crucial to apartment
“The Reid Library has remained functionally,
living,” Mr Snellgrove said. “We are Designed by: Silver Thomas Hanley
aesthetically and structurally sound across
focused on optimising space, natural light Builder: Brookfield Multiplex
50 years of use,” Cameron Chisholm Nicol
and fresh air. Providing amenities such as Image: Silvertone
Managing Director Dominic Snellgrove
usable outdoor space, adequate storage Photography
said. “This is testament to the value
and communal facilities is key to creating
that good architecture brings to clients
places where people actually want to live.”
and communities – it exemplifies
sustainable design.” Mr Snellgrove is optimistic about Perth’s
future. “With projects like the Perth Arena
565 Hay Street, the company’s entry in
showing the way, we hope Perth will
the Commercial category, has been jury
become a city where the market just won’t
shortlisted for a Sustainable Architecture
accept average architecture,” he said.
award. The project is the adaptive re-
“Good design goes way beyond aesthetics
use of a 1960s office redesigned to meet
– it’s about creating vibrant, enjoyable
contemporary workplace standards. This
places to live and work.”
approach drastically reduces the embodied
energy which would be required to Visit www.ccnwa.com.au or contact Dominic St John of God’s Wexford Medical Centre at Murdoch.
demolish and rebuild. on 9322 1566.

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place and Good design adds value. 565 Hay Street is the adaptive
re-use of a 1960s office block reimagined as a workplace
and retail tenancy for today. Responding to its context

planet. in the historic Cathedral+Treasury Precinct, the project

exemplifies sustainable design and delivers benefits to
the client, the occupants and the urban landscape we all
inhabit. 565 Hay Street has been shortlisted for an AIA
Sustainable Architecture Award.

2015 AIA Awards entries:

Ocean Edge, Port Coogee / Multiple Housing category
Helm, Port Coogee / Multiple Housing category
565 Hay Street, Perth / Commercial category
2015 AIA Awards nominations:
The Reid Library (1964) / Enduring Architecture category
565 Hay Street, Perth / Sustainable Architecture category

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