Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
Off Hackett Dv, University of Western Australia Crawley
University of Western Australia
UWA
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1968
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Deferred | Current | 10 Oct 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Sep 2002 | ||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
As part of UWA, the place has 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. The building was awarded the RAIA (WA) Bronze Medal Citation in 1969.
External walls are buff coloured concrete. Marseilles pattern terracotta tiles with sheet zinc on the lantern. Interior walls timber facing on insulation batts on concrete blocks. 36m in diameter, seats 750 people, all seats no more than 14m from the stage. Steeply terraced fan shaped auditorium, apron stage and orchestra pit. (For more detail Ref: AHC documentation)
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. First 'thrust' stage built in Australia, to a design by eminent British Shakespearean producer Sir Tyrone Guthrie. The partnership of Hill and Parkinson was awarded the RAIA (WA) Bronze Medal Citation in 1969 for the place.
High level of integrity. High level of authenticity.
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill and Parkinson | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHC Documentation |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Theatre or Cinema |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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