Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
8-10 The Esplanade Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Phoenix Building
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | City of Perth | |
| State Register | Registered | 09 Feb 1996 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
|
City of Perth | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
Statement of Significance
Of architectural significance as an important example of classical style of the period and contributing to the urbanity reinforced later by Lawson Flats.
Physical Description
Designed by F.G.B. Hawkins a prominent architect and built in 1930. The facade ss of pink faience, in a classical revival style typical of the between wars period and typical of banks and insurance offices of the period (the west side of Forrest Place is another major example of the trend). The building has a fine brass and copper-entrance door and the foyer is tiled in .the Art Deco style. The windows are similar to those of Yorkshire House also by Hawkins (demolished 1980). A bronze sculpture of Atlas carrying the .Earth was removed from the building and now sits in the garden of Mr Fred McCardell ar 123 Fairway Nedlands
History
Assessment 1981
Designer: F.G.B. Hawkins
COnstruction 1930
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8584 | Atlas building, Perth. Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2007 |
| 12227 | Atlas Building - | Heritage Study {Other} |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Insurance Building |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
17 Apr 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Mar 2026Disclaimer
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