Tag: Western Australia
WA government relaxes restrictions on granny flats
Western Australia’s Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) have been revised in an effort to streamline the planning approval process and supply more housing diversity across the state.
Perth exhibition highlights housing diversity
A new exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, explores alternative models of “the great (West) Australian dream.”
Western Australia to develop Urban Green Strategy
The Western Australian government has announced it will develop a new Urban Green Strategy for Perth and Peel to enhance greening and cooling of backyards, streets, open spaces and neighbourhoods.
Western Australia appoints new ‘highly credentialled’ government architect
Emma Williamson, architect and co-founder of The Fulcrum Agency, has been appointed Western Australia’s new government architect and chair of the state’s Design Review Panel.
WA government architect steps down
Western Australia’s first female government architect, Rebecca Moore, will be stepping down from the position.
Western Australia’s medium-density housing code in limbo
The Western Australian Government has postponed the gazettal of the medium-density housing code, six months after it was first released.
Woods Bagot appointed to design WA agriculture headquarters
Woods Bagot’s Perth studio has been appointed to design the Western Australian government’s new agriculture headquarters.
Perth thermal spa facility approved despite council opposition
The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved the $25 million Tawarri Hot Springs, designed by Plus Architecture.
Architect appointed for Rottnest Island Lodge redevelopment
The WA government has selected a consortium that includes Spaceagency Architects to redevelop the Rottnest Island Lodge.
Architects appointed for WA school upgrades
The WA government has appointed architects for two multi-million-dollar school upgrades in the state.
Minimum dwelling sizes proposed in WA medium density policy
The Western Australian government has released a new draft policy for medium density housing for public comment.
Kerry Hill Architects designs resort at Exmouth caravan park
Kerry Hill Architects has created a concept design for an $85 million tourism facility in Western Australia.
Healthcare on Country in the remote Pilbara
A striking rammed-earth building in the remote town of Newman embodies the knowledge of the local Indigenous community and provides better healthcare on Country.
Rebecca Moore appointed WA government architect
Western Australia has appointed Rebecca Moore the state’s new government architect.
WA seeks new government architect
Geoff Warn, who served as government architect from 2013, concluded his term in February 2020.
Hassell and OMA blend old and new in completed WA museum
The New Museum for WA, a major addition to Perth Cultural Centre, has reached practical completion.
WA aims for better apartments with first stage of Design WA policy
The WA government has introduced the first stage of a new set of policies intended to foster good design for the built environment.
Entirety of Fremantle’s West End permanently heritage listed
The 200,000-square-metre site contains 250 buildings and is the largest on the state’s heritage register.
Proposed Westralia Centre to unite military, Indigenous and settler history in South Perth site
A proposed “interpretative facility” would combine the functions of a museum, park and events space amid a 60 hectare public reserve.
Hassell, OMA reveal “bold and distinctive” designs of new WA Museum
The WA government has revealed designs of the new Western Australian Museum, designed by Hassell and OMA.
