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Atlas Building

Author

City of Perth

Place Number

01975
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Location

8-10 The Esplanade Perth

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Phoenix Building

Local Government

Perth

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930 to 1931

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 20 Dec 1985
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

Local Heritage Survey Completed\Draft Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

Local Heritage Survey Adopted 28 Mar 2023 Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Mar 2001 Category 1

Category 1

Exceptional significance - Essential to the heritage of the locality. Rare or outstanding example.

Statement of Significance

The place is of aesthetic significance as a fine and intact example of Inter-War Free Classical commercial building of the 1930's with Art Deco decorative themes incorporated throughout the building.
It demonstrates a high quality of architectural retailing and craftsmanship.
It is a rare and representative reminder of the 1920's and 1930's in which few commercial buildings were constructed.
Refer to documentation of places for entry in the heritage council's State Register of Heritage Places (COP Heritage Places File 1.38/8).

Physical Description

A four storied commercial building of monumental proportions. The base is emphasised with large arched openings and the top storey is differentiated from the others. This building features classical columns and a prominent cornice.

History

The building was constructed in 1930/1931 for the Atlas Assurance Company which was an insurance company. The building was designed by F. G. B. Hawkins, an architect who also designed 655 Hay Street Mall.
The building was clad with Wunderlich terracotta, as well as on the interior walls and floor. This product was one of many Australian companies whose products were used in the building.
The Atlas Assurance Company occupied the ground floor until they sold the building in 1970. After this time is was known as the Phoenix Building. The name change reflected the owner Phoenix Assurance Company of Australia Ltd. The office space through the building has been used for various tenants over the years. Ownership changed in 1978 and the building was renovated. Many additions to the building were made during the 1980s. In 1988 the owners changed the name back to the Atlas Building.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium level of integrity.
High level of authenticity only minor cosmetic changes have occurred to the third floor level of the interior which can be easily removed.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
F G B Hawkins Architect - -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
1.38/8 Heritage Place File City of Perth

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
8584 Atlas building, Perth. Conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2007

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 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

23 Jul 2024

Disclaimer

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