Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
5 St Georges Tce Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1973
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 09 Jan 2004 | |
| State Register | Registered | 12 Jul 2002 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Identified Through State Process | |||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 | ||
The place has provided Perth and Western Australia with a performance venue of international standard since 1973, allowing the State to host events it could not otherwise have experienced. The place is highly valued for these social and cultural associations. The place is a fine example of Late Twentieth-Century Stripped Classical style because of its expression of symmetrical composition, strong horizontal roof element and peristyle like colonnade. These attributes reinforce a sense of occasion appropriate for a modern, civic building. The place demonstrates technical achievement in the fine acoustic qualities of the auditorium, which are recognised and appreciated by performers and patrons; since the place opened in 1973, it has been the principal performing venue for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. The place demonstrates an achievement in construction technology recognised by an award from the Concrete Institute of Australia and expresses fine aesthetic qualities in the colour and texture of the principal building material. The place is closely associated with architects Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey, who designed the place after winning the original design competition for a Town Hall and auditorium in 1961.
A freestanding off-form concrete building with parking area underneath. Large vertical windows between concrete columns are set back under strong horizontal concrete roof element.
The building was constructed in 1973 to a design by Jeffery Howlett and Don Bailey. The design was a result of a competition which was intended to design a new Town Hall which didn’t eventuate. A new concert hall was required to replace the Capitol Theatre which was sold in 1966 and was the home of WA Symphony Orchestra. The design by Howlett and Bailey were commissioned to design the Concert Hall building. The building was opened in 1973. The Concert Hall was awarded the Concrete Institute of Australia Excellence in Concrete Award for its use of off-form concrete. In addition, the innovative use of white cement provides an interesting quality of light.
High level of integrity. High level of authenticity as it is intact.
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howlett and Bailey Architects | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA Assessment | Heritage Council WA | July 1998 | |
| Perth Concert Hall Conservation Plan by Kelsall Binet Architects February 2004 Corporate Library | 2004 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9135 | Perth Concert Hall: masterplan. | Book | 1999 |
| 8858 | Perth performing arts precinct : master plan report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2007 |
| 7735 | Perth Concert Hall: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2006 |
| 11453 | Perth Concert Hall | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Style |
|---|
| Late 20th-Century Stripped Classica |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
| Wall | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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