Heritage Issues on Grand Design

Such an interesting episode of Grand Designs tonight, focussing on two heritage buildings being converted in to a new modern family home. So many interesting issues raised, gotta love Kevin McLeod. Like when protecting and conserving buildings, which period do you choose to ‘save’? What do you keep, what do you resurrect in new materials, how faithful do you be using new techniques and materials? And what is the value in keeping the frame of a building without the adornment or finishes? Interesting the owner deemed it ‘inappropriate’ to be forced to put on new roof tiles rather than use old roof tiles from a completely different building, because they should look old.

Anyway, a really interesting episode, try and catch it on iview if u missed it.

2011 ArchiAwards

So a bit late, but …

George Temple Poole Award

one40william : Hassell

Jeffrey Howlett Public Architecture Award

State Theatre Centre of Western Australia : Kerry Hill Architects

Award : Albany Entertainment Centre : CH&BW in assoc with Roberts Gardiner

Commendation : VTEC Training WA Metal Fabrication Training Facility, Kalgoorlie : Armstrong Parkin Architects

Commendation : The Grove Library : CH&BW

Ross Chisholm Commercial Architecture Award

one40william : Hassell

Award : The Boulevard Hotel : Taylor Robinson

Margaret Pitt Morison Heritage Architecture Award

Legislative Council Chamber Upgrade : Oldfield Knott Architects

Award : Fremantle Prison Main Cell Block Conservation : Philip Griffiths Architects

Marshall Clifton Residential – Houses Award

Florida Beach House : Iredale Pederson Hook Architects

Award : Silver Creek Residence : Officer Woods Architecture

Award : Pennell Road Residence : Hartree + Associates Architects

Award : The Coombe Mosman Park : Richard Szklarz Architects

Commendation : 199 Hammersley Road : Paul Wellington and Elizabeth Karol Architects

Commendation : Kooringal Retreat : Coniglio Ainsworth Architects

Marshall Clifton Residential – Alterations and Additions Award

Hope Street : Vittino Ashe

Award : Maylands Additions : Jonathan Lake Architects

Commendation : Barlee Street Residence : Klopper & Davis Architects

Commendation : Lyon Residence : Walter Hunter and Penny Watson Architects

Harold Krantz Residential – Multiple Award

Beachside Leighton North : Kerry Hill Architects and Space Agency in assoc with Mirvac Design

Award : Glamacourt Residences : Nash+Ghersinich Architects and Interior Designers

Commendation : Square One Development, Money Street, Northbridge : Philip McAllister Architect

Commendation : One Brighton : the Buchan Group, Perth

Commendation : Oceanique Apartments : Banham Architects

Commendation : Scene Apartments : Gresley Abas

Iwan Iwanoff Small Projects Award

Hope Street : Vittino Ashe

Award : Perth Zoo Eco Toilet Facility : Chindarsi Architects

Award : Mt Lawley Addition : John Murphy Architect

Commendation : Irene McCormack College Covered Area : Parry & Rosenthal Architects

Commendation : Wing House : Copraxis Architects

John Septimus Roe Urdan Design Award

one40william : Hassell

Award : Parliament House Fountains and Forecourt Redevelopment : Pendal and Neille

Commendation : William Street Urban Renewal : Philip Griffiths Architects

Commendation : Central Park, Mandurah : Gresley Abas

Commendation : Morley City Centre Master Plan : Hames Sharley

Walter Greenham Sustainable Architecture Award

The Grove Library : CH&BW

Award : Main Roads Greater Southern Regional Complex : Hassell

Commendation : 199 Hammersley Road : Paul Wellington and Elizabeth Karol Architects

Julius Elischer Interior Architecture Award

State Theatre Centre of Western Australia : Kerry Hill Architects

Award : Sentinel Bar and Grill : Taylor Robinson

Award : 199 Hammersley Road : Paul Wellingotn and Elizabeth Karol Architects

Commendation : Florida Beach House : Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects

Commendation : The Boulevard Hotel : Taylor Robinson

Commendation : Legislative Council Chamber Upgrade : Oldfield Knott Architects

Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture

VTEC Training WA Metal Fabrication Training Facility, Kalgoorlie : Armstrong Parkin Architects

Mondoluce Lighting Awards

Bindoon Bakehaus and Cafe : Fratelle Group

Commendation : Legislative Council Chamber Upgrade : Oldfield Knott Architects

Commendation : State Theatre Centre of Western Australia : Kerry Hill Architects

Commendation : 199 Hammersley Road : Paul Wellington and Elizabeth Karol Architects

 

Phew – that seems like a lot this year! We didn’t enter anything so I didn’t get to go to the Awards this year – did everyone enjoy themselves?

Oh, and there’s a PS talk on tomorrow (Tuesday)  at The Bakery at 6pm, should be quite good. Featuring a Dulux Tour attendee, the EmaGN Emerging Architect Prize WA winner, the editors of The Weather Ring … hope to see you there.

Protection for Langley Park

Langley Park has been ‘interimly’ (is that a word?) listed on the State Heritage Register. The 11.7 ha grassland area was created by land reclamation from the river between 1921 and 1935.

“Langley Park has considerable historic value for its social, cultural and recreational uses and is very worthy of heritage listing. The park contributes significantly to the Perth community’s sense of place.” Heritage Minister John Castrilli said.

So…I guess no development along there then…

Increased Penalties Proposed for Demolition of Heritage

Heritage Minister John Castrilli is proposing harsher penalties for the unauthorised demolition or development of a State-listed heritage building. The current maximum penalty under the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990 is $5 000 with the Planning and Development Act 2005 imposing a further $50 000 penalty. Proposed changes to these acts could see the penalty rise to a maximum of $1 000 000 with a daily penalty of $50 000, a development moratorium being placed on the building for 10 years, and restoration orders for rectification of unauthorised works. Hopefully this will provide more of a disincentive for demolishing valuable buildings, but I guess will also make the selling of State-registered buildings more difficult.

Perth Walking Tours

Just read about Two Feet & a Heartbeat in today’s West Weekend magazine, that two Ryans started about three years ago. They conduct walking tours through Perth and Freo, complete with personal stories and historical facts. These sound really good, and are actually not that expensive. They are running some tours for this week’s Heritage Perth festival, but also seem to run tours fairly regularly. I love this idea and wish I had heard of it earlier. Keen to go and book one now, a great idea for a Christmas present for the person who has everything? Well done lads.

Going New School on Perth’s Heritage

Heritage Perth has developed a new walk trail featuring information on CBD buildings like the Perth Town Hall, His Majesty’s Theatre, the Cloisters etc. You can download a map from their website, and then when you’re at certain spots check back on the website to listen to (or sometimes read) the background stories of the buildings. There’s also an Art Deco Walk for who want to find out a bit more about the Piccadilly Theatre, Criterion Hotel and the YHA, amongst others.

That’s a Lot of Heritage

Perth has just registered its 1300th entry on the State Register of Heritage Places, which has been going since 1992. The latest entry is the Aquinas College Administration Building and Chapel.

South Freo Power Station

I really wish they would retain the South Freo Power Station, its such a beautiful building. It would make a great hotel or apartments, it has such a nice feel and sense of space, and pretty good views. So i love this blog post showing off some of its funky graffiti, and thought I’d share. There are also some great photos on Flickr, such an interesting building. Its unfortunate that its so derelict now, its getting to the stage when they have to just do something with it, or knock it down (can guess which option Coogee Marina developers will be happier with!) as its just such a mess. Not sure who owns it? There’s some great street art in there though – maybe just keep it as a gallery!

Budget Promises

The WA budget was released this week, and although it may not have been very good for individuals, there were a few public works that were allocated funding, these include:

Metropolitan Asset Investment

• $28 million for EPRA initiatives including the redevelopment of Perth City Link ($10m) , Riverside ($14.3m), Perth Cultural Centre, New Northbridge (shared $3.5m) and East Perth ($0.2m) project areas.
• $23.2 million for the Armadale Redevelopment Authority to be spent on the Forrestdale Business Park ($6.2m), Champion Drive ($4.8m), Wungong Urban Water project ($3.7m), City West, an inner city housing, service and retail development ($2.7m), improvements to civil amenities in Kelmscott ($2.4m), Champion Lakes ($2.2m), Forrestdale Business Park West ($0.6m) and the Armadale Redevelopment Scheme ($0.6m).
• $14 million for the Subiaco Redevelopment Authority to continue the redevelopment of the Australian Fine China Site and finalise the Centro North redevelopment site.
• $10.3 million for the Midland Redevelopment Authority to continue development of The Workshops subdivision.
• $5.5 million to transform the City of Stirling into Perth’s second CBD.

Major Projects

• $21.5 million for the Perth Waterfront Project
• $80 million to upgrade ME Bank Stadium
• $26.1 million for a new State Netball Centre
• $0.25 million for the upgrade to St Mary’s Anglican Church in South Perth, the first church in WA to be constructed of reinforced concrete.
• $2 million to help the WA Ballet move to large premises in Maylands

Continuing Expenditure

• $56 million for the upgrade to Applecross Senior High School
• $1.76 billion for the Fiona Stanley Hospital
• $115 million for the Rockingham Kwinana Hospital upgrade
• $256 million for a new State Rehabilitation Centre
• $360 million for the new Midland Health Campus
• $31 million for Stage 2 of Atwell College
• $15 million for the new Aubin Grove Primary School
• $14 million for the new Aveley Primary School
• $20 million for additions and improvements to Bullsbrook District High School
• $30 million for the new Byford Senior High School
• $25 million for Stage 2 at Ellenbrook Secondary College
• $63 million for the redevelopment of Governor Stirling Senior High School
• $14 million for the new Malvern Springs Primary School in Ellenbrook
• $14 million for the new Piara Waters Primary School in Forrestdale
• $41 million for a new standard pattern replacement Wattle Grove Primary School
• $3.5 million for additions and upgrades to Roleystone District High School
• $25 million for Stage 2 of Comet Bay College
• $14 million for the upgrade to Rossmoyne Senior High School
• Planning for a Cockburn Central Police Station
• Construction of the Albany Entertainment Centre
• $6.8 million for a new Multi Agency Counter Terrorism Capability and Capacity Training Facility in Orange Grove
• $83 million for a new modern, state-of-the-art rectangular stadium for 25, ooo spectators at ME bank Stadium
• Construction of housing and developments at South St, Beaconsfield; Meve Town Centre, Beeliar; Wharf Street, Queens Park; Lime Street, East Perth; the old Midlands Workshop area and “other places”

More Budget info here.

Look Up Perth

Image courtesy Heritage Perth

I’ve always liked looking up in the city at the old buildings above the quick and simple glass fronted shops. There’s some beautiful buildings, and some great detailing of times gone past. And I love imagining what goes on behind all those windows up there. Heritage Perth started a programme in 2007 called ‘Look Up Perth’, and I’ve just noticed the signs up for this again today. There’s supposed to be a podcast available to learn more, that you can listen to as you walk through the city – but I can’t get the link to work. And apparently people from Heritage Perth occasionally give tours on the heritage of the buildings – for more info on Heritage Perth have a look here.