Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
212 Adelaide Tce East Perth
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Chamber of Manufacturers Insurance Bldg (CMI)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1957
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
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| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
City of Perth |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
City of Perth | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 |
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City of Perth | |
Values
The place is a good example of Post War International Style in the metropolitan area.
The place has aesthetic significance, as it is an excellent example of 1950’s architecture in the City of Perth.
The place contributes to the Streetscape of Adelaide Terrace.
Physical Description
‘Four storey concrete frame building. Building addresses the corner. Mostly sand brick walls to ground floor with the glazing above. Adorn by vertical concrete elements. Precast concrete sun grille on western façade.’
History
Development in the city of Perth during the 1950s was facilitated by population growth and material well-being. After the Second World War the Australian Government introduced an immigration campaign which increased Perth’s population rapidly, population growth of such magnitude inevitable left its mark upon the city. Development plans for the city of Perth were published in 1955 to accommodate growing numbers. Part of the plan states that ‘offices will continue to spread eastwards along Adelaide Terrace…’
Form the late 1950s investment in mineral exploration and development returned handsome result. The wealth accrued as a result of these years was expressed in a building boom of some magnitude, particularly in the Central Business District.
At this time in Australia Architects and Planners were affected by overseas and interstate fashions. Apperly states:
‘The Post War International Style acceptance in Australia marked a new beginning after the end of WW2. ‘The functional tradition of inter-war Europe and the United States found ready acceptance in an expanding Australian economy…. [and was] Enthusiastically embraced by large corporations…’
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhayes & Ass. | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
11 May 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 May 2022Disclaimer
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