Flats

Parent Place or Precinct

27310 Park Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The place has cultural heritage significance:
• As a good representative example of simple Late 20th Century International style expressed in brick.
• For its association with the period following World War Two when Subiaco was undergoing change as many existing buildings were demolished and new forms of accommodation were being introduced.
• For its association with prominent architectural firm Cameron Chisholm and Nicol who were influential in late 20th century Western Australia.
For information on the significance of the Park Street Heritage Area refer to the Local Planning Policy for the Heritage Area.

Physical Description

• Block of five townhouses built in a Late Twentieth Century style, drawing some design influence from the Mid-Twentieth Century International style.
• Brick construction, flat roof.
• Clear rhythm to the development incorporating brick panels windows and decorative panel.
• Recently upgraded replacing all windows, doors and decorative panels – the darker colour of the new windows has removed the clear contrast between the aluminium sliding opening and the solid panels below.
• The gardens have been enclosed with timber fencing.

History

This block of flats were constructed in 1968 to designs prepared by architects Cameron Chisholm and Nicol in 1967. The owners were designated as the Park Terrace Syndicate. The designs featured minimal detail and simple forms which is characteristic of designs of that period. The place has been renovated in 2019 under the guidance of architects Parry and Rosenthal who have retained the original form and details. The majority of the recent upgrade has been largely confined to the interiors.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - High: The place continues to be used as a private residences.
Authenticity - High: The original external detailing of the building is largely intact and/or sympathetically restored/extended, and the place has been well maintained.

Condition

Based on a streetscape inspection the building appears to be in excellent condition.

Uses

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