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12THE ARCHITECT 2012 ISSUE 002the way that rain water is capturedand distributed through the builtenvironment?If architecture helps to structure ourculture by contributing to the consistentformation of the built environment then,in order to be generally understood, itrequires discussion and description at apublic level. Our intention for the columnis to develop and publish a regularand informed commentary on localarchitecture, to engage the public andprovide a voice for the pool of substantialintellectual talent in Perth that providesexpertise on a wide range of topics. Webelieve that myth making is importantand that a shared spatial intelligencecan be fostered through such regularand sustained discourse. The series isongoing, authors are being cultivatedand ongoing topics discussed. Articlesare published in the West Australianon the 3rd Wednesday of each month;if you happen to miss one all past andongoing articles are available throughthe ‘advocacy’ section of the pendal andneille website.Pendal and Neille(Simon Pendal and Stephen Neilleare founding directors of Pendal andNeille and teach at Curtin University,Department of Architecture and InteriorArchitecture)#12W1218353-22/2Mal AshtonM: 0417 655 555P: 08 9388 6600E: mal.ashton@naiharcourts.com.auNAI Harcourts WA* 13000sq (approx)warehouse facility* 150-300sqm offi ce* 6000sqm hardstand* Available nowNorth FremantleFOR LEASECLOSE TO PORTLuke PavlosM: 0408 932 321P: 08 9325 5880E: luke@dtzwa.com.auLAND2698High-exposure commercial release in Enterprise Park,Wangara - two lots now selling.Strategically located in the rapidly growing northern corridor, Enterprise Park in Wangara is oneof Perth’s most successful and innovative industrial estates. Two large, highly visible lots, whichwill form a commercial centre for local workers, are now available for sale by private treaty.• Lot 478 is 5,863sqm and Lot 479 is 5,132sqm• Prime location on the corner of Prestige Parade and Gnangara Road• Selling by private treatyFor more information, contact Jarrad Grierson 0413 242 240 orMark Swale 0411 225 251 at Knight Frank or visit landcorp.com.au/enterpriseparkThere’s nothing likea major artery to getbusiness pumping.Inspiration DriveVision StreetAtwe l Str etGnangara RoadPrestige ParadeGnangara Road13PROPERTYthewest.com.auWednesday, March 21, 2012Rapid metropolitan populationexpansion in Perth and otherAustralian cities (and anawareness of the predicted cost ofunchecked suburban sprawl) hassent well-meaning urbanists off insearch of opportunities tointensify habitation of the existingcity fabric.There appears, however, to beonly a handful of potential optionsto achieve this, particularly giventhe nature of our steadfast andpredominantly residentialsettlement pattern.One such option recognised bycity planners is the land next tobusy roads. This supportswell-connected, high-frequencystreet-based public transport.These sites have, and are likelyto be continually volunteered, toaccommodate population increasewithin the city.They are obvious contenders —there are lots of them andtherefore any successful strategycan be realised en masse. They arewell serviced by public transport,subject to blight and one of the fewconceivably neutral sites thatcould be annexed from the fiercelydefended residential enclaves ofthe urban mosaic. Accordingly,local planning schemes oftencautiously promote higher densityin these locations.In a previous era, habitationnear urban centres used to thrivealong main roads.The inn or store located withsufficient advantage catalysed theso-called “high street” and thesewere, for a time, important sleevesof economic and social exchangeand production.The mass production of thesuburban template and thepursuit of unrestrained vehicularmobility that accompanied this,however, overwhelmed thecustomary role of many of theselocales.These high streets are now infact primarily understood asconduits for channelling motorvehicles to and from theresidential precincts thatcomprise most of the urban fabric.This shift in emphasis from sitesof exchange to instruments oftraffic-carrying capacity isnowadays entirely evident in theimpenetrable, abandoned andneglected frontages of buildingsalong their length — evidence ofurban blight, the harbinger ofredevelopment.This reprogramming all seemsgood and sensible until you hit theground and start looking at theresulting residentialenvironments. Loud andconfusing soundscapes (noise),visual complexity, intimidatingpedestrian settings and harmfultoxins mingle in an unavoidablecompound of hostility. At thehuman scale it becomes easier tounderstand why balconies gatheran unswept film of insidiousultra-fine particulate matter andthe building occupants defendtheir interiors with rollershutters.Traditional unco-ordinatedapproaches to housing in thesesettings do little to address theseaggressive contexts.It seems highly problematic if,as appears to be the trajectory ofurban planning, these typologiesare continually realised.Short-sightednesson the part ofdecision-makersin regard to thefuture costs of inappropriatehousing configurations is notwithout precedent.In this instance, however,research can be ahead of practiceand presents an opportunity toeffectively capitalise on theundeniably unique advantage ofthese sites, and attempt to avoidcementing a costly health andsocial burden into the futurefabric of our cities.High-density residential development along busy roads poses a longer-term problemHuman habitats require thoughtCar conduit: Relegating high-density housing will have a costly long-term impact on our city.WA’s industrial property market continuesto strengthen, with KnightFrank completing some significantsales and leasing deals in the BibraLake and Cockburn commercial precinct.In the most significant sale, localowner-occupier Magellan Powerbought a newly constructed industrialbuilding in Bibra Lake that was developedto raise funds for the charityVariety Club. The modern building ona 1590sqm site at 64 Bushland Ridgesold for $2.35 million.The land for the development wasdonated by the WA Land Authority, thebuilding was built and donated by DesmarProperties and Knight Frankagents Scott Bailey and Mark Swaledonated their resources to sell it.Variety Club benefits from Bibra deal........................................................................................STREET WISE■ Anthony Duckworth-Smith.................................................................................■ Dr Anthony Duckworth-Smith isa research associate at theAustralian Urban DesignResearch Centre in PerthTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business15First call for developers atSprings Rivervale now open.Rare Swan River developmentopportunity revealed.LAND2254PERTH CBDThis is a rare offering with fl exible opportunities. Construction of buildings is expected to begin in 2012.Submissions close 2pm WST Thursday 28 July 2011.For more information contact Ian Mickle 0434 659 800 orNick Di Lello 0434 650 853 at Colliers International. To downloadthe Expression of Interest document visit springsrivervale.com.au Three townhouse/medium density residentiallots centrally located on Hawksburn Road- Sizes from 2,230m 2- Maximum four storeys Two commercial/mixed use lots- Facing Great Eastern Highway- Sizes from 3,168m 2This is your chance to build at the edge of the Swan River in Perth. Located just five kilometres from thePerth CBD, the Springs Rivervale estate encompasses 14 hectares within easy walking distance of trainand bus routes, cycle and walking paths, all linking to the city.The above image shows the outline of the structure plan area.CERTIFIEDPRACTISINGVALUERGlendinnings is seeking the services of aCertified Practising Valuer.Our main offi ce is located in Como and wehave additional offi ces in Northam, servicingthe Wheatbelt, and Karratha, servicing thePilbara.We will consider contract workFor a confidential discussion, please callRoss Sharp direct on 0403 589 995 oremail your details toross@gpvc.com.auFOR SALEBy Expressions of InterestClosing 4pm July 4th• Potential 80 lot residentialdevelopment• Adjacent to the SerpentineRiver• Outline development planclose to fi nal adoption• Subdivision applicationlodged• All the hard work has beendoneSubdivision SiteMandurah AreaDarren Blowes0412 945 251darren@landwa.com.auA sale price of $7.9 million or a leasingprice of $480,000 per annum has beenplaced on a factory complex suited forheavy engineering in Welshpool.The site at 2-4 Granite Place is beingmarketed by Martin Vogt of Ray WhiteCommercial Perth, and has been significantlyimproved by its owners.Mr Vogt said the property has excellentexposure and fronts Orrong Road,Felspar Street and Granite Place. Itoccupies two lots and the area is about11,400sqm.“The main features of the propertyinclude an approximately 1250sqmfactory/workshop and a 350sqmadministration building,” he said.“The eastern side of the factory hasa large canopy as well as a lunchroom,workshop and workshop offices.”Mr Vogt said the property wouldappeal to any large engineering works,manufacture, assembly and constructionbusiness given its size and facilities.It has a five-tonne gantry crane, a10-tonne crane and big bituminised areaand hardstand, quarantine washbay and oil separator as well as heavydutyconcrete flooring.MARISSA LAGUEWelshpool site on offerThere are now seven billionpeople on Earth and this isexpected to rise to 10 billionby mid-century. Then, for the firsttime in history, population growthwill stabilise. Why? Because mostof the 10 billion will live in cities.Urban living puts a dampener onreproduction rates.What does increase in cities,however, is the quality of lifepeople expect and the resourcesthey consume. Consequently,cities are sucking the life out ofthe planet.The big question then for thiscentury is whether we can designsustainable systems of food, waterand energy for so many people. Inorder to do so our cities will haveto be redesigned andreconstructed as living ecologies,not the wasteful, destructivemachines they have become.For its part in this 21st centuryphenomenon of globalurbanisation the population ofAustralia is predicted to reach61 million by 2100. Historically,this kind of growth is the normbut whereas growth used to be asign of progress, now it is couchedin terms of crisis. Our cities haveevidently reached theirenvironmental andinfrastructural limits. There isalso a political backlash buildingin most Australian cities.So where will these extraAussies live? There are four likelyplaces. The first is of course innew suburbs. But, if suburbia is tosurvive the 21st century, as Ibelieve it will, then housing willhave to become smarter, cars willrun on renewables and jobs will bedecentralised. You might even seesensitive new-age suburbs (SNAS)linked to food production, waterharvesting and habitatrestoration.The second place whereAustralians will live is in newapartments inside our currentcity limits — ideally apartmentsthat are well designed, affordableand near good public transport.Not all, but certainly manyAustralian’s will happily trade inbig homes and their big carbonfootprints for well-designedurbane environments.Thirdly, people will shift toregions that present work andlifestyle opportunities.Finally, we will need to createentirely new cities. For example, anew city in the north of Australiais a compelling idea.But what about little old Perth?Perth is predicted to grow toabout four million people bymid-century. Current policy is that47 per cent of this growth willoccur inside our existing urbanareas. But it will be hard toachieve for two reasons: one, wehave lots of land to sprawl into;and two, politicians are findingthat density is a hard sell.Developers and architects need tofocus on achieving affordablehousing and the regulators needto facilitate greaterexperimentation.Yes, increased density willcreate a bit of friction and somecongestion but, ultimately, if it iswell designed, then higher densityin certain areas will havebeneficial cultural and economiceffects for the whole city. Perthcould become architecturally andsocially more diverse. We willhave greater housing choices tosuit different age groups andlifestyles, more life on the streetsand better cultural facilities.If it is well designed, Perth willbecome a great city, not just a nicesuburb.There needs to be a rethink on how to house the world’s increasing population in the 21st centuryWhere are we going to live?Hard sell: Curtailing Perth’s urban sprawl will be hard because of the increasing population.Richard Weller is the directorof the Australian UrbanDesign Research CentreStreetWiseRICHARD WELLERExpandingtransportand logistics groupCTI Logistics hasleased a big hardstandfacility with a warehouseat Bibra Lake.The property, at 71Howson Way, wasleased in a deal negotiatedby John Cowan,of Ray White CommercialPerth.Mr Cowan said thenew property offers aland area of 12,397sqmwith a 450sqm warehouseand was neededby CTI Logistics as itrequiredadditionalspace after winningnew contracts.Glenn Brown, logisticsmanager at CTI,said the company operatedfrom a Bibra Lakelocation near the newlyleased property andhas now leased threeproperties in the areabecause of increaseddemand.CTI Logistics willlease the property for$247,940 per annum.New Leaseenables CTIto expandTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business23FOR SALE95 SOUTH PERTH ESPLANADE SOUTH PERTHby offers to Purchase closing4pm Tuesday 30 August, 2011.Rare 991m 2 vacant R80 development site with stunning north orientation in theprestigious cul-de-sac end of South Perth Esplanade in close proximity to Mends St,Ferry, shopping, restaurant precinct.Further details:Mal DempseyOffice: 9367 9966M: 0417 932 615W: dempseyrealestate.com#11W889397-20/7Outstanding InvestmentOpportunity5 shares remaining in ExceptionalLand SyndicateBuy into this property beforeanticipated rezoning$100,000 per share - 3 Year time frameVery Low risk1) No borrowings - so no interest payments orlenders involved2) Includes option to investors to sell back sharefor $150,000 at the end of 3 years if desired(guarantees 31% profit after all costs as a worstcase scenario)3) Buy at the bottom of the cycle for developmentland enjoy the upsideVery High Potential ProfitHuge potential Capital Gain fromsubdivision after rezoningPrime location - Ideal TimingExperienced reputable sellers will retainapproximately 50% of syndicate andmanage the project through to completionFor further detail Contact:Roger Whalan 0412 027 333email roger@warrigaldevelopments.com.auDale Deeks 0412 424 494#11W832067-8/6• Completed to roof cover• Various stages of completion• Two storey design• QS report on cost to complete• Combined Land Area 5092m 2• Possible Development 36 Holiday units• Full drawings and costs available• On Broadwater Holiday stripEXPRESSION OF INTERESTwww.colliers.com.auCape View Assets, Bussell Highway, Busselton7 Holiday Units Development Lots 40 and 42For Sale by Expressions of Interest.All offers considered either in one line or as individual units and lots.www.colliers.com.au/2867152Closing Date Thursday 4th August at 4:00pmP97514Nick Di Lello0434 650 85308 9261 6655Nick.dilello@colliers.comUnder Instructions From Receivers And ManagersFOR SALEwww.colliers.com/perth1 Casuarina Crescent, Jurien BayP97655Erwin Edlinger0434 659 81008 9261 6658Brett Wilkins0411 333 95508 9261 6602• 4.03 hectares• Zoned “Tourist”• Directly adjacent to foreshore reserve and beach front• WAPC approval for survey strata development• Site works have been completedAccelerating success.Outlines indicative onlyJurien Bay – Prime Beachfront SiteFOR SALECBD Development Site609 Wellington St, Perth WA• Land Area of 1,391m 2 (approx)• Multiple developmentopportunities• Short term holding income• Zoned Citiplace Precinct (C5) -City CentreFor Sale by Offers to Purchasewww.colliers.com.au/5787709Nicholas Agapitos0434 659 80808 9261 6647P97336Brett Wilkins0411 333 95508 9261 6602Outlines indicative onlyFor Sale by EOI Closing Thursday 11 August 2011 at 4pm (WST)www.colliers.com.au/2869615The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says increased activity in the constructionsector due to reconstruction work following the March earthquake issupporting key parts of the Japanese economy. In its Global Real Estate Weeklyreport, the RICS says housing starts rose 6.5 per cent in May from a year earlierand non-dwelling starts increased by 8.3 per cent. The quarter one Bank of Japansurvey, which measures sentiment among lenders, suggests that demand forloans from firms in the construction and real estate sector is coming from smallerfirms as opposed to larger companies.Reconstruction lifts Japan’s economyAcivic experience is a shared experience in acity.It is about finding common ground andmeaning and contact in places and spaces andobjects that are designed and built by us for us andothers.Riding the trolleybus in from Joondanna in themid-50s through Mt Hawthorn and Leederville,past the markets and then the city and the suitedphotographer in front of the bank and the GeneralPost Office and Forrest Place with benches foranyone who wished to sit and space for theanonymous to meet or just pass as they went aboutbeing people in the city; it was an experience of thecivic culture a city has to offer, and that no otherbuilt environment does.It is in our city centres that public squares andart houses and railway stations were the finest,and commercial houses and churches the mostdemonstrative, and assembles of thosecommissioned to represent us, the most important.It is these spaces and places that presented who wewere more than any other place; the height of ourculture in streets and facades and special places.The city centre offered civic experience while thesuburb was a dormitory, supportive andsubservient. Perhaps a simplistic view anddefinitely well and truly dated.Where does the city end and the suburb begin?Where does the suburb end and the city begin andin any case, does transport, cyberspace and opticcable render the dichotomy irrelevant and deadand buried in the 20th century?Are our city centres now central businessdistricts with filing cabinets of workers at theintersections of primary transport routes? Is thecivic experience to be had at the beach or farmwhere porpoise and kangaroos are real rather thanbronze?Cities from Geraldton to Albany are planningand undertaking significant civic works and inPerth there is a persistent self-conscious debateabout what is wrong and why the city needschange.Current generations see the city as a placefor finding common ground and meaning andcontact in places and spaces and objects andthey are asking where these places are. Some havebeen removed, and some have not been providedin redevelopment and recent development.For Perth, bookended by the demolition of theBarracks and the retention of Council House, aperiod of development may be closing. There is anawareness of opportunities for new approaches todevelopment. Change need not be dominated by animitation of other cities and places; rather it canbe an augmentation of what exists, a building onthe patterns that make and communicatefamiliarity through a history and that includespecial spaces. This is in contrast to themonologue of anonymous boom building that doesnot give to the ‘civic’ and that results indisconnection and poor experience.An open corner, a seat, an art form, and a tree;the best paver, the best orientation the best shapeand access for all, and the rest will take care ofitself.A city centre is common ground that belongs to the peopleFinding commonground in the cityStreetWiseBERNARD SEEBERJoint ownership: Civic space at Council House in Perth.Bernard Seeber is director, Bernard Seeber Pty LtdArchitects, and an adjunct professor,school of the built environment, Curtin UniversityTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business25MANDURAHLORD HOBART DRIVEA DINGHAM BLVDChildcareCentreRDLORD HOBARMALOT103747m 220m36.104mLOT1021706m 2LOT107867m 238.562m20.137m 40. 7m42.5m43.586m18.5m32.018m6.054m32. 52m2.44m8.4mFOR SALEGreat CommercialOpportunityMAJOR HIGHWAYEXPOSURETo be sold individually oras a package, this 3320m 2 sitehas 62.5m of street frontage.OFFERS TO PURCHASE BY 5TH MAY 2011 Zoned R15 Zoned CommercialFor further details Call Bryan Cusick on 9582 0489www.madorabay.com.au#11W740975-13/43 Lots on the Cornerof Lord Hobart Driveand Mandurah Road Madora BayWA, Perth: 278-282 Beaufort StreetWA, Leederville: 301 Vincent Street• Site area 1523sqm*• Zoned ‘Commercial’• Short Term leaseback• Site Area 536sqm*• Zoned ‘District Centre’• Short Term leasebackFor sale individually by offers to purchase invited closingFriday 13th May 2011 at 3.00pmcbre.com.au/2826502OFFERS TO PURCHASEOFFERS TO PURCHASEGOING GOINGOMichael Milne0403 466 603/08 9320 0040Level 2, 216 St Georges Terrace, Perth* approxHometownMandurah WAcbre.com.auLevel 2,216 St Georges Terrace, Perth*approx• 5,843sqm* Buildings• 12,446sqm* Land• $1,080,000* Net Passing• Leading National TenantsOffers to purchaseclosing Friday13th May 2011 at 3.00pmMichael Milne0403 466 603/(08) 9320 0040BLUE CHIP RETAIL INVESTMENTFOR SALEWA, Byford: Lot 2 South Western Highway• 35 km south east of the Perth CBD• 32.288 ha of Urban Development zoned land• LSP approved for retirement and lifestyle village• Alternate option for approximately 340 residential lotsRyan McGinnity0417 719 712 / 08 9320 0045For Sale by Offers Invited closing 29th April 2011 at the offices of CB Richard Ellis Perth.cbre.com.auLevel 2, 216 St Georges Terrace, PerthDavid Kennedy0439 038 006 / 08 9320 0087• Landholding in the heart ofByford Town Centre• Work with Shire to maximizedevelopment potential32.288 HA OF URBAN ZONED DEVELOPMENT LAND* Boundaries are approx only.FOR SALE38 Meadowvale Ave,South Perth• New 10 year lease• Comprises Southbank Day Surgery• Full floor strata 1554sqm*• Net income $636,906pa*For further details contact:Peter Arnautovic 0412 757 556Michael Milne 0403 466 603Shane Isaacs 0408 883 987Rob Selid 0412 198 294www.realcommercial.com.au/5768062FOR SALELOT 24 SOUTHBANK CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRESECURELY LEASEDINVESTMENTOffers to Purchase invited closeThursday 12 May at 4.00pm*Approx9320 0000CB Richard Ellis will auction eight parcels of landin Wellard that may offer buyers future developmentpotential as the surrounding areas movethrough the rezoning process.The blocks front Wellard Road, about 35km southof Perth, and range in size from 5.4ha to 13.6ha,making them big enough for hobby farms, despite alarge portion of each lot including part of WellardLake, which will ultimately be protected shouldfurther residential development eventuate.CBRE selling agents David Kennedy and RyanMcGinnity said the land would be auctioned onJune 4 under instruction from KordaMentha asreceivers and managers.Wellard land for auctionThe City of Perth is structuredby an elongated urban gridthat follows the alignment ofthe Swan River foreshore. Thisstreet pattern, first laid out bySurveyor-General John SeptimusRoe in 1829, included two majorcontinuous east-west “boulevards”,St. Georges Terrace and WellingtonStreet.St. Georges Terrace is wellknown as Perth’s premier city“boulevard”. However, WellingtonStreet — named after ArthurWellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington —forms Perth’s backbone anddeserves focused attention in orderto understand its place as the othercity boulevard.From a distance we know thecity via its silhouette, but onceinside we understand the city by itsstreets. So what is the character ofWellington Street?Wellington Street forms thenorthern boundary of the “cityproper”; it is a two-way vehicle andpedestrian boulevard that runsbetween Perth Modern School,West Perth, and Queens Gardens,East Perth. It creates the vital andwide spine that binds a diverserange of essential urban functionsresidential,commercial, retail,health, government, parkland andtransport interchange, into a linearurban collective.Starting at the western andeastern ends, both sides are linedwith fine-grain, low-risecommercial, civic and residentialbuildings. Descending towards thecity, Harold Boas Gardens to thewest and Wellington Square to theeast create an important parklandfocus for the medium-densityhousing in their respectiveprecincts. Crossing SutherlandStreets to the west, bigger retailstructures such as Harbour Townand medium-rise commercialheadquarters such as the RACestablish a Wellington Streetaddress that makes commercialsense and develops the boulevard’scivic scale.At Hill Street, in the east, RoyalPerth Hospital provides vitalinfrastructure and a collection ofimportant historical buildings anduseful courtyard gardens. On thesouth side west of the freeway,astute enterprises have chosen toretain a series of refined works ofmodernist architecture that attainsignificant street presence andecologically minded northernexposure.Moving towards the city centre,passing beneath the MitchellFreeway the striking Perth Arenais taking shape adjacent to theformer Perth EntertainmentCentre. It is a venue that played animportant role in hostinglarge-stage shows during the 1970sand 80s. Crossing Pier Street fromthe east, the railway kissesthe boulevard to form Perth’smajor public transportinterchange.It is here at the centre ofWellington Street that itdevelops an essential role asthe northern-most civic edgeto the “city proper”, wheremedium-rise buildings ofhigh architectural merit linethe south side to form theWellington boulevard.This civic edge defines thenorthern face to the city andis arguably its seconddefining characteristic afterthe Swan River silhouette.Such civic edges must beconsciously designed andbuilt with a sense ofcontinuing purpose. Toooften cities lose theirdistinguishing characterwhen singular interest takesprecedence over collective good.It is the role of the urban designauthority of the city to establishclear and enforceable rules for anydevelopment along WellingtonStreet to ensure its success as agrand city boulevard.Astute property observers wouldbe aware of the key role thatWellington Street will play in thecivic and commercial future of ourcity. As citizens we shouldrecognise the importance ofWellington Street.Wellington Street should become a grand Perth boulevard, second only to St Georges TerraceGive spine to city’s backboneVital: Wellington Street’s key role in the future of the city should be acknowledged.Picture: Gerald MoscardaDr Stephen Neille is co-founder ofPendal and Neille Architects and chairof Architectural Design at CurtinUniversity’s Department ofArchitecture and InteriorArchitectureStreetWiseSTEPHEN NEILLETHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business1398 & 100 Guthrie St OSBORNE PARK and4, 6 & 8 Ruse St OSBORNE PARKSelling Together or SeparatelyCombined land – 4124m2Combined building – 3127m298 Guthrie St 825m2 Land and 738m2 office / warehouse100 Guthrie (4 Ruse st) 1649m2 Land & 1080m2 office / warehouse6 Ruse St 825m2 Land and 715m2 office / warehouse8 Ruse St 825m2 Land & 594m2 warehouse/ workshopOffers to Purchase closing 27 Oct 2011 (if not sold prior)* All sizes are approxADAM SMITH 0434 216 575FOR SALE2 St Georges Terrace, Perth www.alessandrino.com.au 9221 1966#11W1000598-28/9Level 7, 221 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auExciting Tavern OpportunityOffers to PurchasePig & Whistle Tavern, Swan View WA– Freehold & Business– Prominent location– Site area 7,682m²– Prime redevelopment site– Thriving business– Bars, Bistro, Alfresco, Drive-Thru, Pub TABGraeme Clarke 0413 732 053gclarke@burgessrawson.com.auClosing 2.00pm (WST)Wednesday, 26 October 2011At the office of Burgess RawsonLvl 7 221 St Georges Tce, PerthLevel 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auLevel 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auOffers InvitedClosing 2.00pm (WST) Thursday, 3 November 2011Under Instruction from Receivers and Managers*Approximate boundary onlyBeachfront Development Site With Vacant TavernSeabird WA, 44 McCormick Street– Land area 1.4367ha– Development Approval for 57 holiday units, two caretakerunits, restaurant, cafe and small bar, shop and managersoffice– 100km north of Perth CBD– 118 metres of beach frontageRob Selid0412 198 294rselid@burgessrawson.com.auGraeme Clarke0413 732 053gclarke@burgessrawson.com.auOrrong RdLeach Hwy*Approximate boundary onlyBallantyne RdClosing 5.00pm (WST) Wednesday, 26 October 2011Offers Invited‘Gateway Site to Kewdale’One of Kewdale’s Most Exposed Properties– Ideal as a development site or for an owner occupier– Land area 1.3417 hectares– Functional office/warehouse with a large area of hardstandAndrew McKerracher 0411 611 919amckerracher@burgessrawson.com.auRobin Hammond 0407 070 441rhammond@burgessrawson.com.auLevel 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auClosing 2.00pm (WST) Wednesday, 16 November 2011Offers InvitedThe Perfect Retail Investment59 Arpenteur Drive, Baldivis WA– Modern neighbourhood shopping centre– Six tenancies fully leased– Building GLA 641m²– Land area 4,103m²– Long leases plus options– Excellent depreciation allowancesShane Isaacs 0408 883 987sisaacs@burgessrawson.com.au★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Ron Farris0411 137 788FOR SALE#11W1034851-19/10www.ronfarrisrealestate.com.auCOMPLETE OFFICE COMPLEX,SOUTH PERTHRare Opportunity to Buy• 1223 sqm Commercial Offi ces• Holding Income existing tenants• Future development potential up to8 storeysSimon Gill0402 338 447Architecture is for all. A walk through thecity and suburbs is an experience in theshared domain of architecture. The citieswe love to visit exemplify this. In Perth,we should expect individual works ofarchitecture to collectively make our cityand its suburbs generous and joyful. Weexpect only the best from our sportingteams. Let us expect the same of the placeswe inhabit daily and from those who makethe decision to build.Let’s value and understand whatalready exists in our city and embrace thediversity of the built environment, new orold. Our city is developing at anunsustainable pace. Our tendency is toremove buildings that have not reachedthe age of significance and replace themwith bigger, cheaper and moreenvironmentally destructive buildings.This column previously drew attentionto recent civic buildings, 140 WilliamStreet, The State Theatre and CentralTAFE. Each building was thoughtfullyprocured through competitions under thethen government architect ProfessorGeoffrey London. Each will becomesignificant civic buildings highly valuedby generations.State Government should not be theonly advocate for public space –– localcouncil must play a significant role inrealising quality designed buildings andplaces. Unfortunately, many local councilbuildings are commissioned based on lowprofessional fees and up-frontconstruction costs. This translates intominimal time and effort on design andconstruction with cheap buildings of littlecivic value the outcome. This is amplifiedwhen we understand that the cost ofquality-based professional expertise isless than one per cent of a project’s totallifecycle cost and rapidly pays for itselfmany times over via considered and testeddesign for climate.Council House (1962) was the result of acompetition. It was threatened withdemolition in the 1980s but has sincebecome a significant and highly valuedlandmark building. QV1 on St GeorgesTerrace is an important example of howdevelopers benefited by making adesirable address that contributed to thecity. Here, Harry Seidler designed abuilding that embraced sustainable designwhile generously providing a uniqueurban space for the public.Every citizen is an advocate ofarchitecture. The single residence iswhere our next generation of talentedarchitects find a voice. In 1974, theMarsalas commissioned a relativelyunknown architect, Iwan Iwanoff, todesign their home in Dianella. The designwas ambitious and challenging andembraced sustainable architecture. Thehome was recently restored and adaptedby Donaldson and Warn Architects fornew owners and added to the Stateheritage list as the youngest-ever listedbuilding.Our cities and suburbs are complexentities with multiple layers that may beindividually irrelevant but collectivelysignificant. New additions must becarefully procured with criteria thatpromote sensitivity to the context andlong-term quality. We all have aresponsibility –– State Government, localcouncil, developers and individuals –– toexpect this and make it happen.Intelligent and generous societiescultivate the minds of the young and offerthem opportunities so that they will fosterthe generation emerging below them.Ambitious: A then relatively unknown architect Iwan Iwanoff designed this Dianella home, now WA’s youngest heritage-listed building, in 1974.Each of us should be advocates of quality architectureA stroll should be a joyfulcelebration of built designAdrian Iredale is adirector of iredale pedersen hook architectsStreetWiseADRIAN IREDALE22 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2011 THE WEST AUSTRALIANWestPropertythewest.com.au/business22Unique Blue Chip LocationNo 45 Division StreetLot 46 Moriarty Road• 18379m 2 of Industrial Land on city doorstep• 2 x Titles offering development fl exibility• 2 x Road Frontages• Close to Perth airport and major transport routes• Bonus 1500m 2 (approx) fabrication workshop/offi ces• 2 x Gantry Cranes & loads of powerAsking Price $8.65 Million + $865,000 GSTSubstantial Welshpool LandholdingMike Dunsmore0413 754 110Office: 9495 9999www.oneilrealestate.com.au11W701317-9/3eldersre.com.au“PRESTON RIDGE” Donnybrook WAJohn Wilson 0428 866 033Elders 08 9791 0985 | Web Id 448814TenderApprox 250ac 2 titles in the heart of the beautiful Preston Valley. Home of the renown Karakara Murray Grey Stud. Huge300,000m 3 Dam approx 3/4 km in length, bore other dams some spring fed, water system set up for assured year roundplentiful supply all over property. Dual side Preston River frontage and highway frontage. Very good infrastructurethroughout including 4x2 homestead situated to take full advantage of views.So much on offer at “Preston Ridge”. For sale by Tender on a bare basis or W.I.W.O (full excellent plant and equipmentplus Murray Grey Stud) email link www.walandbank.com/karakara Seller Terms Considered.Tender close Thursday 28th April 2011 for full details, tender documents and inspection arrangements.RE0337/RREBATE OF1½% PAID TOOUTSIDE AGENTINTRODUCING SUCCE SFUL BUYERDLots ranging in size from 2,007m² - 3,341m²D Titles expected April / May 2011DSuit owner occupiers, developers, investorsD Strong growth corridor D 5 sold / 4 under offerD Only 7 lots remain D Below market prices16 Lot Industrial LandSub-division GeraldtonNow Is The Time To InvestFor Sale3 Edward Road, Narngulu WAJames Condon0417 585 474jcondon@savills.com.ausavills.com.auFor Sale by Private TreatyThree moments in the city.If you walk up William Street from ourcity’s centre to Aberdeen Street in Northbridgeyou would be right to think thatsomething is afoot in Perth.For decades we have used the blinkeredterm “central business district” instead of“city”, which supports a fundamentallydifferent understanding of this importantplace.We have been forced to consider this aplace solely for working and shoppingrather than as a place that supports therichness of daily life.Building our city has been governedmore by important but myopic financialmodels than by the production of qualityenvironments for both private and publicbenefit. Good cities rely on civic mindednessand generosity to make places worthvisiting.Recently, because of the considerableeffort of many, our city appears to be wakingup and finding itself. The city worker,day tripper and resident are being offeredgenerous and intelligent spaces to work,shop, enjoy the arts and to learn.I refer to contributions made via threewonderful new public buildings linked bytheir William Street addresses — the 140William Street buildings above the PerthUnderground station, the State TheatreComplex on Roe Street and the new B2building at Central TAFE on AberdeenStreet.In addition to their address, these recentlycompleted city projects have somethingelse in common; design excellence was amandatedrequirementthroughout their design andconstruction. Each wasrequired to delight its occupants,the city and its public. Clients,architects, consultantteams and end-users were givenjust enough room to move todeliver inspiring and engagingcity buildings. This is a sign thatPerth has the capacity to leave alegacy of buildings equal tothose from the close of the 1890sgold rush.What makes each so muchmore than the status quo? TheB2 TAFE building is playful andjoyous.Internally, it is exceptionallygenerous and lively. Its entrancesinvite visitation while its exterior iscarefully scaled to the street. Itresponds to and enriches its surrounds.The new State Theatre Complex is subtle,quiet and perfectly formed to its cornerlocation. Rather than colour and formalextravagance it uses materials of specificqualities to create atmospheres.Internally, its gold foyer and twin performancespaces are beautifully made andalmost sublime. This building lingers inthe mind.The 140 William Street project is performance-based,so its shapely exterior keepsthe sun’s heat at bay, reducing energy consumptionand makes a large building intricate.This shapeliness is its foundingsuccess.Its extensive and dynamic glass wallsincrease each floor’s exposure to daylight,views of the sky and surrounds, enclosedgardens and external terraces.City buildings of this quality cost a littlemore up-front but far less in the long term,that’s an indisputable fact. We would dowell to expect all city buildings and landscapesto achieve this level of quality forthe contribution that they make to ourdaily lives.Go for a walk at lunch or after work andsee how you respond.Our city is wakingup and finding itselfWestProperty today launches a monthly column exploring Perth’s urban qualities, emergingarchitecture and WA’s built environment. It will discuss the city’s role as more than a place of work,property speculation and development, the legacy of our buildings and the quality of architecture.Simon Pendal, co-founder of Pendal and Neille Architects and a lecturer at Curtin University’sDepartment of Architecture and Interior Architecture, begins the seriesStreetWiseSIMON PENDALBeautifully made: The new State Theatre uses materials of specific qualities to create atmosphere.Significant sales in Perth’s primeindustrial areas of Welshpool andKewdale have been negotiated by ColliersInternational in what is beingseen as a further sign of the growingstrength of Perth’s industrial market.The properties were snapped up bya major overseas buyer and a localowner-occupier respectively.Both deals are unconditional andare due to settle next week.The Welshpool property, at 134Sheffield Road, is a large engineeringfacility that came to market followinga move by one of WA’s most prominentengineering consultancies.The move by Abesque EngineeringLtd, which specialises in providingengineering design, construction andproject management to the boomingresource sector, to bigger premisesleft the 10,940sqm Sheffield Roadfacility vacant.The property was bought by Hei HuPty Ltd, a Chinese steel company, for$4.55 million.Colliers International’s AndrewFife, who brokered the deal, said thesale was a clear demonstration of thereturn of bigger buyers and overseasplayers to the Perth industrialmarket.“Those offshore buyers are verymuch back in evidence and havingthe reach of a global agency meanswe’re across the different players whoare looking for assets in Perth,” hesaid.The Kewdale deal consisted of twolots — 33 and 169 Chisholm Crescent,which were sold to a local owneroccupier.The adjacent lots — a2092sqm lot with 700sqm of office/warehouse and hardstand and a1708sqm vacant site — were sold for$2.5 million.Prime industrialsites snapped up18 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011 THE WEST AUSTRALIANWestPropertythewest.com.au/business18EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTwww.colliers.com.auBusselton Development Opportunity9-11 Queen Street, Busselton, WAThe Shire of Busselton invites suitably qualifiedBusiness Operators and Developers to submitproposals to develop these two prime lots as asingle property. The site development shouldcontribute to the revitalised urban environmentand the innovative and modern vision held forthis location.Expressions of Interest closingTuesday 13 September at 2pm (WST)www.colliers.com.au/2877963www.busselton.wa.gov.auP98253Nick Di Lello1300 133 173nick.dilello@colliers.com• Total land area 1,834m 2 (approx)• Permitted uses: Residential, Commercial, Officesand Short stay accommodationAccelerating success.www.colliers.com.auP98152Altone Park Shopping Centre,161 Altone Road, Beechboro, WA• Modern and well designed convenience based Shopping Centre anchoredby Woolworths and Supa IGA Supermarkets, 19 specialities, 5 ATM’stogether with freestanding McDonalds and beeches Tavern incorporatinga total GLA 8,024m² (approx)• Strong tenancy mix featuring Australia Post, Nando’s and Subway as wellas providing a full range of food and convenience based uses to attractcustomers to this vibrant local Centre• Major tenancies contributing over 54% of Net Income• Abundant and convenient ‘At-Grade’ car parking for 418 car spacesproviding easy access to all main entry points• High profile, main road site of 26,702m², with only 30% sitecoverage (approx)• Fully leased Net Passing Income: $1,530,000 (approx)For Sale by EOI closing Thursday 8 September at 4pm (WST)www.colliers.com.au/5809708Mark Werrett0434 650 86008 9261 6615Lachlan MacGillivray0413 053 91903 9612 8831FOR SALEWell Located, Double Supermarket Anchored, Neighbourhood Shopping Centre with Significant Potential (STCA)The global financial crisis signalled acorrection not only in the excess of the moneymarkets but also in the excess of society. Thegolden nineties and early noughties sparked aconfidence and impetus of investment inarchitecture, paid for with borrowed money andbravado that ended abruptly.The indulgence of minimalism in Europe and thepursuit of opulence in the Middle East havebecome symbols of a false economy for architectsand their clients. Arguably, there were those whosaw this coming, a younger generation ofarchitects who had become disaffected by the useof architecture as status and had begun to seek adifferent path. A new collection of design-drivenarchitectural practices has emerged that attemptsto revive the Modernist ethos of the 1950s —architecture and design should provide effectivesolutions that benefit the community and theindividual.From Samuel Mockbee and Rural Studio in theUnited States, working with student architects tobuild homes for the poor in the deep south; toLacaton Vassal whose work seeks innovativesolutions to transform much-maligned socialhousing estates in France; to the carefulobservations and response by Atelier Bow-wow in“Post-Bubble” urban life in Japan. All are creatingnew paths to define what architecture may offersociety.In Australia, the global financial crisis wasquickly followed by the Black Saturday bushfiresand floods in Queensland. In this context thequestion is not necessarily about disaster relief butmore about how to deal with the everydaychallenges of rebuilding a community.Affirmative Architecture is an exhibition andsymposium that seeks to define an emergent trendamong young architects and designers tore-engage; it’s about the capacity of architectureand design to make life better.The symposium draws together internationaland Australian architects who have demonstratedcommitment to a social agenda and have made asignificant contribution to the public realm.In a contemporary context, these practitionershave a positive consideration of social engagement,careful analysis of existing conditions and adeliberate, often challenging architecturalresponse. The international speakers will beTakaharu Tezuka from Tezuka Architects in Tokyoand Anthony Hoete from WHAT Architecture inLondon.They will be joined by a collection of Australianarchitects, including Rachel Neeson from NeesonMurcutt in Sydney, M3 Architecture from Brisbaneand Terroir from Hobart.Presenting the local condition are CODA, OfficerWoods, vittinoAshe, Pendal and Neille, and iredalepedersen hook.Organised in terms of geographic situation, thesymposium will explore projects that expand thepotential of architectural intervention in the city,suburbs, urban fringe, country towns and remotelocations.Curated as a series of interactive lectures andpanel discussions, the speakers will describe theirpredominantly built work and real projects thataddress real problems. The critical question here iswhat contribution architects and architecture canmake in each situation and how their research,strategies and skills might make a real differenceto everyday life.Architects can play an important role in making life betterDesigner benefits forcommunities, peopleStreetWiseAssociate Professor Martyn Hook is head of theSchool of Architecture & Design, RMIT University,and director, iredale pedersen hook architectsAffirmative Architecture Perth is on this Saturdayand Sunday at The Bakery in Northbridge.For details or booking, go towww.affirmativearchitecture.comChallenge: Rebuilding after Black Saturday.MARTYN HOOKTHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business19CommercialBurswoodFor Saleby Offers to Purchase Closing on 24/10/11ENGINEERING - MAINTENANCE FACILITY - 106 Maddington Road, Maddington 2 2 2 2 Level 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.au08 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auAuctionOn site 11.00am – WSTTuesday, 27 September 2011Equipment Auction followsimmediately afterJohn Saunders 0419 972 000john@sas1.com.au149 Victoria RoadBunbury WA 6230Under instructions fromDermott McVeigh and Gary Doran As Agentsfor Mortgagee in PossessionOffers InvitedClosing 2.00pm (WST) Wednesday, 5 October 2011Prime Inner City Opportunity65 - 67 Brewer Street, Perth– Suits various redevelopment or refurbishment possibilities– Landmark inner city location– Land area 1,161m²– Corner site with two street frontage plus ROW access– Existing office/warehouse– Zoned ‘Residential/Commercial’Shane Isaacs 0408 883 987sisaacs@burgessrawson.com.auFood Processing FacilityDavenport (Bunbury)17 Palmer Crescent– Sought after locality– Facility includes freezers, blast freezers andchillers– Previously operated as a chicken processingfacility– Land area 5,843m² approx– Large area of hardstandAndrew McKerracher 0411 611 919amckerracher@burgessrawson.com.auBrodie Keay 0403 552 809bkeay@burgessrawson.com.auLevel 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 6000Brewer StPier St1,161m²34.42m3.84m*Approximate boundary onlyLevel 7, 221 St Georges TerracePerth WA 600008 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.auOrrong RdLeach Hwy*Approximate boundary onlyBallantyne RdClosing 5.00pm (WST) Wednesday, 26 October 2011Offers Invited‘Gateway Site to Kewdale’One of Kewdale’s Most Exposed Properties– Ideal as a development site or for an owner occupier– Land area 1.3417 hectares– Functional office/warehouse with a large area of hardstandAndrew McKerracher 0411 611 919amckerracher@burgessrawson.com.auRobin Hammond 0407 070 441rhammond@burgessrawson.com.au08 9288 0288www.burgessrawson.com.au– Rent $265,950 pa– Improvements 1,125m²*– Land area 5,956m²– $2,995,000 (GST GoingConcern)– Rent $153,000 pa– Improvements 1,630m²*– Land area 3,019m²– $1,725,000 (GST GoingConcern)– Rent $158,850 pa– Improvements 1,777m²*– Land area 4,326m²– $1,695,000 (GST GoingConcern)*Improvements approx onlyLevel 7, 221 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000Now Selling InvestmentsLong Secure Leases to CovsParts Pty Ltd a wholly ownedsubsidiary of and guaranteed bySelling on behalf ofPort Hedland, 1 Trig Street Cnr Pinga StreetKalgoorlie, 29 Boulder RoadGeraldton, 150 Flores Road– All with new 5 year leases– Commenced 2 July 2011– Annual rent reviews from July 2013– 2 x 5 year options– Tenant pays outgoings– 5 sold, only 3 leftRob Selid 0412 198 294rselid@burgessrawson.com.auRobin Hammond 0407 070 441rhammond@burgessrawson.com.auFOR SALE OR LEASE31 CANVALE RD CANNING VALEQUALITY INDUSTRIAL PREMISES• Partitioned Offices (High Speed Computer Wired)539m 2• Warehouse/Workshop 530m 2• Undercover on-site parking• Excellent heavy vehicle access• Site area 3031m 2DetailsJohn Hender 0418 927 046Office 9313 9100John.hender@realtyone.com.au#11W994871-21/9From little things, big thingsgrow. The State Government’sDirections 2031 is the lateststrategic planning document forPerth, intended to guide futureurban development.The evolution of themetropolitan area has beeninfluenced by a number of suchdocuments since theStephenson-Hepburn Plan of1955.Inevitably, overarchingframework documents tend tobe high on aspiration and lowon detail, leaving localgovernment responsible forimplementing broad objectives— often a challenge. Urbandesign is a delicate balancebetween pragmatism andprovocation.Planning is fundamentallyconcerned with change, yet thevery idea of change createstension.Public sentiment towardsbroad objectives of greaterhousing diversity,environmentally and sociallysustainable growth and moreaffordable housing is highlysympathetic, yet the way thesemight be implemented is seenas more problematic.For example, one key target ofDirections 2031 is to ensure that47 per cent of all residentialgrowth is infill developmentwithin established areas.This has ignited communityconcern about potentialdetrimental effects of infilldevelopment, speculation thathigher densities will be foistedupon local government and thata raft of more onerous rules willbe created to protect amenity.Local government, can,however, accept the challenge ofimplementing change in aproactive, optimistic manner.The City of Fremantle hasresponded innovatively, withcouncil recently unanimouslyvoting to allow small secondarydwellings on lots of 450sqm ormore where there is already ahouse. These are not grannyflats as we know them; they donot have to house a familymember, be connected to a roador require car bays.And crucially, if certainrequirements are met, they donot require planning approval.With prescience, Fremantlerecognises that the veryexistence of statutorycomplexities can createobjections. By removing aregulatory barrier, theconstraints of our planningsystem are minimised.By allowing independentoccupation of the smalldwellings council has createdopportunity for infill, affordablerentals and population growthwith little impact oninfrastructure.The dwellings are subject toblack and white requirementsthat relate to measurable andmeaningful criteria such asfloor area and height.Any variation to thestandards is prohibited,meaning council has nodiscretionary power and isrelieved from the quagmire ofcompliance issues.A common reaction to thecharge of “Dullsville” is the callto provide vitality throughmore cafes and bars. Fremantleon a weeknight is proof thatthose alone do not make ananimated place.Instead, this quiet alternative,applicable to approximately5000 lots in Fremantle, is a realharbinger of change. Inherentlysustainable, it can populate,reinvigorate and dispel fears ofdensity.It recognises, formalises andencourages an enduringindigenous dwelling type foundin truly diverse cities.Initiative: The City of Fremantle has recently voted in a number of exciting new planning rules.A new direction forurban developmentJENNIE OFFICERJennie Officer is co-director of thearchitectural practice OfficerWoods and assistant professor inarchitecture at UWATHE WEST AUSTRALIAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011WestPropertythewest.com.au/business13Rockingham Industry Zone - land now selling.Prime industrial land with high exposure Dixon Road frontage.Strategically located close to some of Perth’s major industrial zonessuch as Kwinana, Latitude 32 and the Australian Marine Complex.Access to major transport routes.Light Industry zoning.Eight lots now selling - sized between 1,982m 2 and 6,010m 2 and pricedfrom $530,000.Opportunity to amalgamate lots for development.For more information contact Matthew Lyford at Watchtower Propertyon 9478 5777 or visit landcorp.com.au/rockinghamindustryzoneSEARCHING FOR AN IDEALBUSINESS LOCATION?LC1426 2 Ben Owenell 0402 825 655Jason Wright 0411 224 351www.equusperth.com.auo f f i c e sSTRATEGIC SUBDIVISION OPPORTUNITYOFFERS TO PURCHASELOT 100WA: 360 Wanneroo Rd, Madeley• 4.0444ha approx residential land• Immediate development capabilityFor Sale by offers invitedclosing Thursday 2nd June 2011cbre.com.auLevel 2, 216 St Georges Tce, Perth776080ϖMHRM040511Richard Cash0412 006 949 / 9320 0076Michael Milne0403 466 603 / 9320 0040Gnangara RdWindsor RdWanneroo RdWhitfords AveNIconic buildings are often presented asthe answer to a city’s perceived shortcomingsin its urban image. Occasionallythey actually make a difference but,arguably, it is the creation of smaller,human-scale structures and spaces thatmake the most profound impact on thequality of the public realm, creating invitationsto wander, pass through, and linger.The mining boom has come again to StGeorge’s Terrace for good and ill. At 100 StGeorges Terrace, there’s a good balancebetween private and public interest. Thetower meets the street, creates an entry fora new urban passage to Hay Street, increasespermeability and provides space for theiconic Greenhouse restaurant and bar.Up the road, on the corner of WilliamStreet, where so many mistakes were madein the last boom, an elegant new restaurantpavilion by Taylor Robinson lends scaleand civility to the street. It is restrainedand inviting, evidence of careful thought.Things are happening in Murray Streetwhere a network of inviting spaces is beingcreated. First Tiger Tiger in Murray Mews,a bar-cafe where the young aestheteshang out.Then Wolf Lane — boutique shops, smalloffices and a couple of bars. Here smallinterventions make a difference. Detail inthe paving gives scale, and new apartmentssupply a local population. This is a start,but could go a lot further.Why not tiny towers in these backstreets— one apartment on each floor, a SanGimignano in Perth? The added populationwould cause these signs of life toproliferate.On to Forrest Place — long an example ofwhat was wrong about Perth, driven byprivate commercial interests and withlittle sense of public ownership. Things arechanging here, too. The adjacent 140 WilliamStreet complex has created a networkof new lanes and arcades including a courtyarddesigned by Lovell Chen, that providepleasant diversions from the traffic andnoise. It seems that Perth is finally startingto change as we begin to discover its latentqualities.Cities need diverse spaces. At the newState Theatre Complex, you can simplywalk in off the street and find yourself in akind of public room, a space that feels dignified,and leads into a courtyard thatseems to invite ideas for its use.Off the courtyard an inviting passageleads up to the Perth Institute of ContemporaryArt and the “cultural precinct”.Despite the dreary 1980s urban design,today it is sunny, the old buildings lookterrific and small groups of people mingleor cross purposefully. It looks alive. Peoplepause, sit on the steps and check eachother out.Small, cheap additions — brightly paintedmetal boxes and planks for sitting —enliven the area, and hint at what a greatplace this could become. Here there areplans afoot for both the public spaces andthe museum.Let’s hope the designers have the skill tocreate more than just a statement, insteada new urban territory, complex and inviting.Sounds like a good opportunity for anarchitectural competition!Big architectural statements are not the only antidote to a city’s image problemQuirky spaces madefor mingling welcomeStreet level: 100 St Georges Terrace creates a new mall to Hay Street.Picture: Gerald MoscardaAssociate Professor Nigel Westbrookteaches in the faculty of architecture,landscape and visual arts at the University ofWestern Australia and is a director ofde Villiers Westbrook Architecture, Planning& Urban DesignStreetWiseNIGEL WESTBROOKEnterprise Park in Wangara is one of Perth’s most successful andestablished industrial areas.The estate’s premium location offers excellent access to majortransport routes including the Mitchell Freeway via the recentlyextended Ocean Reef Road or Gnangara Road.The fi nal lots are now selling and they are located right in the heartof the estate. . Don’t miss out on this fi nal opportunity to give your business a home inthis innovative estate.For more information visit landcorp.com.au/enterprisepark or contactJarrad Grierson 0413 242 240 or Mark Swale 0411 225 251 at Knight Frank.ENTERPRISE PARK –FINAL LOTS NOW SELLING.LC1932For details contact the AuctioneerBob Perman 0413 754 755Note: Conditions of Sale shall not be read in full on the day.IM and Conditions available upon request.AUCTIONSUPER INVESTMENT DesignedKarrathaliving...This brand new neighbourhood will offer spacious 3and 4 bedroom homes that are complete and readyto move into.Get the laid back lifestyle you love with:• Front verandas complete with solar shades &ceiling fans for cool relaxation & entertaining.• Air-conditioned open plan living areas andbackyard alfresco.• Walking distance from public open space, earlylearning centre, Primary school and sporting fieldsof Tambrey.• Rear lane access and undercover hardstands forextra storage space.• Homes complete with the highest quality interiorsand landscaping.New Homes Coming Soon – Register NowRegister your interest today in the brand newTambrey neighbourhood, visit www.tambrey.com.auor call TR Homes on 9493 2998.13PROPERTYthewest.com.auWednesday, April 25, 2012A recent deed signing officiallysealed an agreement betweenLandCorp and the Civil ContractorsFederation to boost employmentfor Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander people in the civilconstruction industry.The Civil Start program is runby the CCF’s training arm, whichprovides mainstream trainingservices to the civil constructionindustry.It aims to generate a biggergroup of Aboriginal people readyfor employment.CCF chief executive officer JeffMiller said the civil constructionindustry was already an activeemployer of Aboriginal workers.“Research conducted in mid2010 demonstrated that civil contractorsand other industrylinked employers are alreadyeffectively employing Aboriginalworkers — and often with sustainedsuccess,” Mr Miller said.“Civil Start is not just anothertraining program but rather apathway to real employment.“It will build on existing industrystrengths to drive even higherlevels of employment and engagement.”LandCorp general managerfinance and strategy FrankMarra said the agreement meantyoung Aboriginal men andwomen would be given the opportunityto train and work in theirlocal community — the townwhere they and their families live.“Long after LandCorp’s involvementin any residential, industrialor commercial developmenthas come to an end, the Aboriginalworkers involved willhave played a key role in buildingtheir own community,” Mr Marrasaid.The program aims to trainabout 300 Aboriginal peopleacross the State.Trainees are then made availableto LandCorp’s registered contractorsand CCF members for ongoingemployment.Where possible, the trainingprograms will be targeted to alignwith LandCorp projects and allowits civil contractors and landscapersto maximise Aboriginalemployment and engagementopportunities.LandCorp has committed$450,000 over a three year periodto CCF’s Civil Start program.Aboriginal jobs dealWe interact with the builtenvironment every day. Thehomes we live in, the streets wewalk down, the offices we work in,the public spaces we enjoy are allpart of what we call the builtenvironment and they have allbeen designed. Why is good designimportant? Because the quality ofthe places in which we live, work,learn and recreate affect ourquality of life and our sense ofwho we are.Good design is about how thingswork; not just how they look. Gooddesign is about functionality,performance and build quality, asmuch as innovation and creativity.Good design delivers better valuefor money as well as betterbuildings — especially taking intoaccount the full cost of a buildingover its lifetime. Good design canincrease workplace productivity,enhance service delivery, reduceenergy consumption and wateruse and maintenance andoperational costs.Well-designed hospitals forexample, have been shown tofacilitate a reduction in the use ofanalgesics and lengths of stay forpatients, as well as increasingstaff efficiency, reducing staffturnover and lowering operationalcosts. There has beenconfirmation of the importance ofgood access to light, views, freshair and the integration of gardens,nature and art to improved patientwell-being and recovery times.Better design in schools hasbeen linked to improvededucational outcomes, retention ofskilled staff and improved morale.Careful management ofenvironmental factors has beenrecognised as critical. A respectedUS study indicated that studentswith good classroom daylightprogressed 20 per cent faster inone year on math tests and 26 percent faster on reading tests thanstudents who learned inenvironments with the leastamount of natural light.The workplace has also changedcourtesy of new design initiativesthat have improved theproductivity, retention,recruitment and generalwell-being of workers. In onestudy, individuals working inspaces where acoustics werecarefully considered achieved 16per cent higher performancescores in memory tests and almost40 per cent higher in mentalarithmetic tests by comparisonwith others working in officeenvironments with significantlevels of background noise.Importantly for WestAustralians, the evidence for gooddesign is having a positive impacton the next generation of ourpublic buildings. The new FionaStanley Hospital will feature ahigher ratio of single-bed roomsthan multiple-bed wards, cuttingrates in secondary andcross-infection, increasing patientrecovery times and wellbeing, andlowering operational costs.Recently completed WA highschools have greater integrationof information technologies, moreflexible teaching areas and goodaccess to light and externalspaces. The benefits of gooddesign are substantial and welldocumented.It is time to expect more fromour places and spaces and to enjoythe benefits good design can bringto everyone.with Patrick FordQuality design for work and play equals quality lifeRAISED EXPECTATIONSIt’s important because it affects our sense ofwho we are and delivers value for moneyEveryone benefits: We should expect more from the design of our spaces..................................................................................■ Melinda Payne is the Associate andPatrick Ford is the SeniorArchitecture Officer at the Office ofthe Government Architect........................................................................................STREET WISE■ Melinda PayneExpressions of InterestExpressions of Interest are sought for one or more keydevelopment sites within Ellenbrook’s special Urban Centresprecincts. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienceddevelopers to participate in the expansion of Ellenbrook’sgrowing Urban Centres.Contact Natalie Keating to register your interest and to obtaina copy of the EOI document.Email NKeating@lwpproperty.com.au or call 9297 9900.EOI closing date is 5pm Friday 3 February 2012.ellenbrook.com.auELL1677_Rfor leasedavenportThe Site: Two main buildings of approximately 2225m 2 with large laydown and internal accessand parking approximately 5500m 2 . Includes 2 x 10t and 1 x 5t overhead cranes, 8 x pillarmounted small gantry cranes, 1t monorail and internal office of approximately 85m 2 .Strategically located - Conveniently located to the new port access corridor and new ForrestHighway link to Kwinana Freeway. Close to South West Highway and the Robertson DriveBunbury bypass via new Brittain Road extension providing direct road links, north to Perth andsouth to Busselton, Manjimup and Albany etc.For full details and further information contact:Mike Jenkins 0418 931 373, Graham Emerson 0407 210 0019791 3999www.comrealty.com.au30 Forrest Avenue Bunbury WABunburyPrimeIndustrialAvailableNow#12W1148894-18/1Zoned: Industry ■ Buildings: 2225m 2 ■ Land area: 7900m 213PROPERTYthewest.com.auWednesday, January 18, 2012The first article in this series positedthat change is under way in this town.And rightly so. A series of newprojects have emerged into ourstreetscapes and skylines, and withreference to one40william, the newcentral TAFE and the State TheatreCentre, the terms for their emergence havechanged.Each