Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
27-29 St Georges Tce Perth
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1962
Demolition Year
0Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 08 Dec 2006 |
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 | ||||
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates a high quality of Modernist architectural design and detailing, commensurate with its image as Perth’s Civic Administrative Centre, and is a rare intact example of an early 1960s modernist office building in Perth.
The place demonstrates architectural innovation in its reduction of structure and simplicity of form, transparent cladding and consistent use of refined minimalist detailing.
The place reinforces the continuous development of the site as part of the central precinct for State and Local Government in Perth and reflects the growth of the City and corresponding Council administration.
The place is associated with the VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games, epitomising the forward-looking aspirations of the Perth community at the beginning of the 1960s.The place is the first building incorporating window walling to be erected in Perth.
At the time of construction, the extensive use of contemporary building materials, in particular the complete double glazing of the exterior, glass mosaic tiles, and internal use of crafted timber veneers, publicly promoted a new level of contemporary design in Western Australia.
The place is an important part of the streetscape of St Georges Terrace, and a city landmark.
Physical Description
Multi-storey office building of curtain wall construction with sun shading expression on the building facade.
History
Howlett and Bailey designed the building which was a result of a competition in 1960. The building was designed to accommodate City of Perth administration offices on the first seven floors, the eighth floor held the Lord Mayor’s office and reception areas, the ninth floor held the Council Chamber and meeting rooms and the tenth floor held dining rooms. Between 1997 and 1999 the building was extensively refurbished including asbestos removal, internal refit, changes to the forecourt and an underground car park.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as the exterior is intact, while there have been many internal modifications.
Condition
Very Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howlett and Bailey | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register of Heritage Places - Assessment Documentation Council House | 2006 | ||
| 1.43/27 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| P1701930 | 'Heritage Assessment and Conservation Plan for Council House Perth' Urban Design Assessment, COP | Schwager Brooks and Partners | May1994 |
| P1700883 | Heritage Assessment and Conservation Plan | Schwager Brooks and partners Architects and Heritage Consultants | November 1993 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10110 | 50 years: Council House 1963 - 2013 | Book | 2013 |
| 7992 | Twentieth century heritage : marking the recent past. | Book | 2001 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
| 9747 | Council House Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
| 6745 | Tall buildings : Australian business going up : 1945-1970. | Book | 2001 |
| 3357 | Council House St Georges Terrace Perth : heritage assessment and conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War International |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
| Other | STONE | Granite |
| Other | METAL | Copper |
| Other | GLASS | Glass |
| Wall | METAL | Steel |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Technology & technological change |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.