Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
290 Wellington St East Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1953 to 1954
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Sep 2006 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 30 Jul 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
The place is of aesthetic significance as an example of architecture dating from the 1950's. The place has scientific significance as an example of modern construction technique, a glass curtain wall, in the 1950's. The place has social significance for associations with the Red Cross blood donation program.
Five storey aluminum glazed curtain wall building with concrete frame and floors. Single storey entrance is a recent addition.
Building constructed for the Red Cross blood donation program in Perth in the 1950's. The building was designed by architects Hawkins and Sands, well known in the period for their use of modern design and construction techniques including curtain wall construction.
High level of integrity. Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Very Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| D O Sands | Architect | - | - |
| F G B Hawkins | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine | The Architect | 12/1953 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | GLASS | Glass |
| Wall | METAL | Aluminium |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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