Winter - Australian Institute of Architects

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Cultural Centre AmenitiesPracticeConiglio Ainsworth ArchitectsBuilderPalace HomesPhotographerRobert Johnson, Johnathan Trask andConiglio Ainsworth ArchitectsArchitect StatementOpened in October 2011 by the Rt Hon.Lord Major Ms Lisa Scaffidi on behalf ofthe City of Perth, this public amenitiesupgrade project evokes a sense ofsurprise and delight, adding a vibrantunexpected layer to the Perth CulturalCentre Precinct.Coniglio Ainsworth Architects saw agreater design opportunity than theinitial upgrade brief suggested andhave facilitated a sense of connectionwith the Cultural precinct beyond bycarefully sculpting views the surroundingsite and funnelling of natural light intothe spaces. The faceted geometry ofthe wall, ceiling, bench and skylightsurfaces is designed to enhance the playof natural and artificial lighting in thespaces.The project also includes nine artworksselected from the WA State Art collectionand City of Perth art collection withall images being generously providedcourtesy of the artists or their estates.By injecting a unique spatial event, thisproject enables the revitalised facilityto play a more significant part of theexperience of the Perth Cultural Centre.Nicknamed the “Loouvre” by the designteam the project represents an excellentcollaboration between the City of Perth,the Art Gallery of Western Australia andConiglio Ainsworth Architects.21THE ARCHITECT 2012 ISSUE 002

Cultural Centre AmenitiesPracticeConiglio Ainsworth <strong>Architects</strong>BuilderPalace HomesPhotographerRobert Johnson, Johnathan Trask andConiglio Ainsworth <strong>Architects</strong>Architect StatementOpened in October 2011 by the Rt Hon.Lord Major Ms Lisa Scaffidi on behalf <strong>of</strong>the City <strong>of</strong> Perth, this public amenitiesupgrade project evokes a sense <strong>of</strong>surprise and delight, adding a vibrantunexpected layer to the Perth CulturalCentre Precinct.Coniglio Ainsworth <strong>Architects</strong> saw agreater design opportunity than theinitial upgrade brief suggested andhave facilitated a sense <strong>of</strong> connectionwith the Cultural precinct beyond bycarefully sculpting views the surroundingsite and funnelling <strong>of</strong> natural light intothe spaces. The faceted geometry <strong>of</strong>the wall, ceiling, bench and skylightsurfaces is designed to enhance the play<strong>of</strong> natural and artificial lighting in thespaces.The project also includes nine artworksselected from the WA State Art collectionand City <strong>of</strong> Perth art collection withall images being generously providedcourtesy <strong>of</strong> the artists or their estates.By injecting a unique spatial event, thisproject enables the revitalised facilityto play a more significant part <strong>of</strong> theexperience <strong>of</strong> the Perth Cultural Centre.Nicknamed the “Loouvre” by the designteam the project represents an excellentcollaboration between the City <strong>of</strong> Perth,the Art Gallery <strong>of</strong> Western Australia andConiglio Ainsworth <strong>Architects</strong>.21THE ARCHITECT 2012 ISSUE 002

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