Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
Sherwood Ct Perth
Location Details
Cnr Esplanade
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 | 01 Dec 1995 |
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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
City of Perth | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| 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 | |
Statement of Significance
Of architectural significance for its style, being characteristic of one trend between World Wars 1 & 2, and for its contribution to the urbanity of the locality. Part of the city's finance precinct. During the war against Japan, Lawson Flats was the headquarters for the W.A. cabinet - the Premier and Cabinet operating from these premises.
Physical Description
Designed by Hennessy & Hennessy and built in 1937, a companion piece to the CML Building (demolished 1980) by the same architects. An urbane inner-city residential building with a mixture of American decorative influences including Art Deco and Spanish incession. It has been the place of residence of many notable citizens.
History
Assessment 1981
Construction 1917
Designer/Architect: Hennessy & Hennessy
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9197 | Lawson flats | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2008 |
| 6705 | Lawson Flats : various articles and newspaper clippings. | Journal article | 2004 |
| 9087 | Lawson apartments. | Journal article | 2008 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Flats\Apartment Block |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Commercial Palazzo |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Mar 2026Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.