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Spanish Collection 30 34 The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for architecture in Australia representing over 11,500 members globally, committed to raising design standards and positively shaping the places where we live, work and meet. ‘The Architect’ is the official publication of the Australian Institute of Architects – WA Chapter. This Spring/Summer 2020 edition focuses on the idea of Community, featuring a broad range of West Australian public and commercial architecture projects. THE ROCKS / TAYLOR ROBINSON CHANEY BRODERICK CURTIN BICYCLE HUB / CONIGLIO AINSWORTH Kedela wer kalyakoorl ngalak Wadjak boodjak yaak. 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From the State Manager From the President Hayley Swift [email protected] Important Disclaimer: The views expressed in this Australian Institute of Architects Australian Institute of Architects publication are those of the individual authors and do Assistant Editor not necessarily reflect the position of the Australian Editorial Enquiries Cassandra Simpson Institute of Architects. Material should also be seen as The role of West Australian architecture is at the forefront of this This edition of The Architect started life with a focus on commercial [email protected] general comment and not intended as advice on any particular matter. No reader should act or fail to act on the Community edition of The Architect. Architecture is, after all, work, but quickly morphed into one that deals with community. Plans + Drawing Preparation basis of any material contained herein. Readers should more than the walls around us. It’s the vessel for our lives and our The events of this year, defined by catastrophic bush fires and the Lee Yang Yang Cover Image consult professional advisors. The Australian Institute of © Peter Bennetts, courtesy of Architects, its officers, the editor and authors expressly communities. Great architecture amplifies our sense of place and COVID-19 pandemic, have brought into focus the importance of disclaim all and any liability to any persons whatsoever Magazine Design Hassell + OMA in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by any empowers us and the communities in which we live. our community and how we all draw strength from the local – from Felicity McDonald – Public Creative such persons in reliance whether in whole or in part upon family, colleagues, neighbours and the clubs we belong to. any of the contents of this publication. All photographs are Masthead Design by the respective contributor unless otherwise noted. From what has been a turbulent and uncertain year for many Studio Field ISSN: 2652-905X (especially for our brothers and sisters in Melbourne), living in the From a built environment perspective, density remains a polarising WA bubble has been a fortunate blessing – we continue to live our issue throughout the Perth community. We need more listening Printing lives, work and play. We have also been privileged with an influx of and a more nuanced approach to the introduction of new planning Advance Press stimulus programs allowing us to positively plan for our future and policies – and through our work as architects we need to be reconnect to our homes, neighbours and our ‘WA local’. champions of the benefits of density including more green spaces, greater amenity and walkable communities. The soon to The ‘WA local’ occupies over 32 percent of the landmass of be released Medium Density Planning code and the Precinct Australia (2,527,013sqm) – by far the largest, most diverse state Planning code are steps towards addressing some of the – with architecture that responds accordingly, with resilience, community’s concerns. flexibility and innovation. In this edition of The Architect we are pleased to feature projects located across WA – from Perth through But our involvement in these discussions shouldn’t be limited to to Northam, Geraldton, Wickham and Pingelly. our work alone. We as architects should participate in forums and debates. It’s wonderful that a number of our members have joined Shape your As our border begins to open, let us not lose focus of our the democratic process and represent their communities on local heightened sense of identity, interconnectivity and patriotism. council. In particular, shout out to Sandy Anghie, the editor of this We need to celebrate our city and home and maintain an excited magazine, on being elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Perth. outlook for the future. We are, after all, in the lucky country. world As far as our own Institute community goes, it was wonderful Thank you to our editor Sandy Anghie and the team of contributors that during the crisis this year we were able to provide financial for their hard work in leading the second publication in the new assistance to our members and to nimbly transition our CPD events Join a global network of over format, with an expanded target audience. We also thank for and awards to online spaces. So congratulations to Beata Davey Shape your 11,500 professionals, committed their continued support our major patron, Fielders, and all of our and her team for doing such a wonderful job in creating meaningful to raising design standards and publication advertisers: Rondo, Loam, Living Edge, Midland Brick online engagement. advocating on behalf of the and Boral Concrete. profession for all Australians. It has a been a difficult year, but we emerge from it stronger and profession Beata Davey with a greater sense of our future direction. Let’s carry our sense of The knowledge, advocacy and community forward and see where it can take us. tools you need to shape your Peter Hobbs architecture.com.au Membership 2021 world. 4 PROJECT TYPE PROJECT TYPE 5 CONTRIBUTORS FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to our Community edition of The Architect magazine. This edition, my second as editor, marks a shift in direction for the magazine – in both its content and its readership. In the following Felicity McDonald Cassandra Simpson Lee Yang Yang Andrew Boyne Clare Ryan pages you will see the breadth of projects WA architects are involved Felicity McDonald is a Cassandra Simpson is Lee Yang Yang is a Senior Andrew Boyne is an Clare Ryan has spent in across our State – from local cafes, restaurants and bars, through to Graphic Designer and co- currently completing her Architect at Philip Stejskal architect at Andrew over 13 years as an volunteer and bicycle hubs, university buildings, community centres, manages Public Creative Masters of Architecture at Architecture. He is also T Boyne Architect.