Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
UWA Campus Crawley
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1976
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Sep 2002 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
As part of UWA, the place is of historic significance representing development, settlement and the provision of higher education in the State.
It has social significance to the local and State-wide community, in particular the past and present students and staff.
Physical Description
Separate detached elements in three levels, along an axial concourse. This dissipates sound from each and allows for flexibility for additions. A 200-seat auditorium on the ground floor, library, teaching and lecture rooms, admin area, and practice rooms on the third floor.
History
A government decision in favour of a university for Western Australia was made in 1901, however a shortage of funds prevented it being established until 1913. The University Endowment Bill in 1903 allowed for land to be set aside for the future.
The first location was a temporary one in Irwin Street, Perth, in a weatherboard building. The first Chancellor was John Winthrop Hackett.
In 1921 Crawley was chosen as the permanent site for UWA. The Irwin Street building was relocated there in 1932.
The foundation stone for the Hackett Memorial Buildings was laid in 1929. They form the focal point and symbolic landmark of UWA. Designed by Architects Forbes & Fitzharding, with partner in charge Anthony Brand, this building was a runner-up in the 1976 WA Design Awards.
Together with the Octagon and Dolphin Theatres it creates a performing arts complex. Extensions were carried out in 1978.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Brand (Forbes & Fitzhardinge) | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHC Documentation |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
Creation Date
15 Aug 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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