Education Department Head Quarters

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

16494

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Location

151 Royal St East Perth

Location Details

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1982

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - To be assessed	Current	30 Jul 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	28 Mar 2023	Category 2	Category 2 Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.
Local Heritage Survey	Completed\Draft		Category 2	Category 2 Considerable significance - Very important to the heritage of the locality.
Municipal Inventory	Completed\Draft	13 Mar 2001
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	Indicative Place				Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic significance as good example of contemporary architecture from the 1980s and is a local landmark.
It is a representative example of the work of architectural firm Cameron Chisholm Nicol.

Physical Description

Nine storey building administrative building distinguished by curved form. Re-inforced concrete frame structure expressed. Glazed curtain wall.

History

Although East Perth was included on the plan for Perth from earliest colonial surveys, the area remained substantially undeveloped until the period of expansion that accompanied the gold rush. Part of the area had also been designated for cemetery purposes, and from the 1860s East Perth developed as an industrial area when brickworks were established in the area. Later an abattoir and the gas works were amongst the industries established. The presence of industries provided employment but also reduced the general attractiveness of the area for residential purposes. The location where the building was erected was a mix of early twentieth century housing and industry. In the mid-late 1970s the government proposed a new office headquarters for the Education Department. From 1979-1982 the building was constructed to a design by Cameron Chisholm and Nicol architects. This building became popularly known as ‘Silver City’ due to its appearance.

Integrity/Authenticity

High level of integrity.
High level of authenticity. Largely as originally constructed with detail intact.

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name	Type	Year From	Year To
Cameron Chishom Nicol	Architect	-	-

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source
	Visual Assessment
224162PD	Photo	State Library of Western Australia
224404PD	Photo	State Library of Western Australia
325480PD	Photo	State Library of Western Australia
Cons 4156/56	Metropolitan Water Supply Survey Plans	State Records Office of Western Australia

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Office or Administration Bldg

Architectural Styles

Style
Late 20th-Century International

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	CONCRETE	Reinforced Concrete

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Education & science

Creation Date

11 May 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

22 Jul 2024

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