Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
8-10 The Esplanade Perth
Phoenix Building
Perth
Metropolitan
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | |
| State Register | Registered | 09 Feb 1996 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 | ||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 04 May 1981 | ||
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | |||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
Of architectural significance as an important example of classical style of the period and contributing to the urbanity reinforced later by Lawson Flats.
Designed by F.G.B. Hawkins a prominent architect and built in 1930. The facade ss of pink faience, in a classical revival style typical of the between wars period and typical of banks and insurance offices of the period (the west side of Forrest Place is another major example of the trend). The building has a fine brass and copper-entrance door and the foyer is tiled in .the Art Deco style. The windows are similar to those of Yorkshire House also by Hawkins (demolished 1980). A bronze sculpture of Atlas carrying the .Earth was removed from the building and now sits in the garden of Mr Fred McCardell ar 123 Fairway Nedlands
Assessment 1981 Designer: F.G.B. Hawkins COnstruction 1930
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8584 | Atlas building, Perth. Conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2007 |
| 12227 | Atlas Building - | Heritage Study {Other} |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Insurance Building |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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