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The redevelopment concept transforms a 1970’s single-level building, above a depressed retail precinct and underused courtyard, into a 5-star Green Star nine-storey A-grade office tower, enhanced retail plaza and significant urban space.

Buchan’s principal design philosophy in transforming this unique heritage landmark is to create a vital and energising public domain. The new office tower consists of a simple stepped rectangular volume that maximises net lettable areas, flexibility and daylight access for office floors. The design of the new retail centre incorporates frameless glass shopfronts to a realigned arcade. This  now provides a direct vista from Hay Street through to St Georges Terrace and the refurbished Cloisters heritage building, dramatically improving ease of circulation and legibility.

Whilst the original retail precinct was struggling, the retail centre was fully leased at the time of opening. The urban courtyard, now enclosed beneath an expansive operable glass roof for year-round use, is a well used public space in the Perth CBD. It is a popular destination for informal meetings, solitary work, as well as the lunchtime CBD crowd.

Awards 

  • Winner, WA AIA
  • John Septimus Roe Award for Urban Design 2016
  • Excellence in Construction Awards Master Builders Association of WA 2015

Photography: Silvertone Photography

Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography
Photography: Silvertone Photography

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Buchan is a world leader in design. We are internationally recognised for our innovative, integrated and iconic projects.

One of our key points of difference is our ability to respond to the changes and the needs of the increasingly sophisticated consumer. As people and users of space, seek fresh experiences, wider choice and greater convenience, we are leading the creation of new placemaking opportunities that keep the offer
vibrant and attractive.

Our teams have developed a deep understanding of the widest range of project formats and are ever seeking to evolve ideas.

Our projects include major international ‘signature’ developments, hotels, commercial resorts, town centres, retail and the full spectrum of mixed use developments, at every scale including entertainment and leisure facilities.

Our strong portfolio of work complements our expertise and gives us a better understanding of how to maximise customer experience in environments that attract the consumer.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.