# Approved | Grosvenor Square | 47m | Office

[docker]

ok this guy gets his own thread cos he is 58m which is the same as westralia plaza

Grosvenor Square, $48,000,000.00
339 Hay Street, PERTH WA 6000
13 Storeys plus 2 underground parking levels
will include the refurbishment of the existing hotel

http://www.realcommercial.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=5407110&fmt=&header=&s=wa&t=com

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Grosvenor Square will be located on the corner of Hay and Hill Streets, with significant exposure to major freeway and arterial routes.
Within the Perth CBD Legal precinct, including convenient access to the new CBD Courts Complex, Federal and Commonwealth Courts, and with easy access to the CBD’s retail district.

A thirteen level office development, with two basement parking levels. Upon its late 2010 completion, the development will provide A grade facilities and associated amenities, establishing a benchmark for off-Terrace accommodation.

Grosvenor Square will provide expansive views to the Swan River from upper floors and retail, dining and function opportunities in the landmark Grosvenor Hotel.

Availability: Late 2010



New tower earmarked for Grosvenor Hotel
11-June-08 by Emily Piesse

A new A-grade office tower pegged for Hay Street's Grosvenor Hotel site is set to become the latest in a string of office developments in East Perth, if approved by the relevant authorities.

The proposed building, which would sit adjacent to the hotel on the corner of Hay and Hill streets, contains 12,500 square metres of office space across 12 levels, plus two levels of basement parking.

The $48 million development would also include a new three-storey building and a refurbishment of the hotel.

To be called 'Grosvenor Square', the project is being advertised at a rent of $600/sqm to $650/sqm, although a development application is yet to be approved by the City of Perth.

It's the second new office tower planned for a hotel site in the CBD, following an application for a 13-storey building adjoining the Melbourne Hotel, lodged in January.

The project is yet to receive the go ahead, although the City of Perth's planning committee is expected to review it later this month.

The Grosvenor Hotel is owned by Morvale Investments Pty Ltd, which has multiple directors based in Claremont, Malaysia and Brunei.

It was classified by the National Trust in 1989 and has been marketed twice for a residential development, but failed to sell on either occasion.

The new building is expected to be completed in late 2010.


Ground - 490sqm
Level 1- 755sqm
Level 2 - 570sqm
Level 3 - 897sqm
Level 4 - 1,000sqm
Level 5 - 1,000sqm
Level 6 - 1,000sqm
Level 7 - 1,000sqm
Level 8 - 1,000sqm
Level 9 - 1,000sqm
Level 10 - 1,000sqm
Level 11 - 1,000sqm
Level 12 - 1,000sqm

TOTAL = 11,712sqm

[PD]

What's up with the little gap in between the new 3 level part and the adjoining apartments?

[crave]

what gap?

[docker]

he means above the orange car...

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/1911/5407110ml1213775799pd3.jpg

[crave]

entrance to tha back maybe... :p

[Mat_351]

that gap will become "the gents" for the boys leaving the pub.

That is something designers need to consider. Whenever they put a little nook or passage around a building, especially near a pub or area with activity at night, it will be pee'd in. I was on Murray St next to Stratton on Murray trying to look at the building site between that and the Sony Shop and there is a little corner bit to an acces door (Fire booster valve maybe) and it is soaked in urine and stinks to high heaven. That is poor design in my book.

[Auxodium]

maybe it is just a model error in the rendering?

[Australiasia]

:dance2:Maybe it’s just me,

Don’t the” Architects of Perth” have any flare, imagination, style, it must be cheaper to build a box and stick an antenna on it, where is the creativity?

[Auxodium]

:dance2:Maybe it’s just me,

Don’t the” Architects of Perth” have any flare, imagination, style, it must be cheaper to build a box and stick an antenna on it, where is the creativity?

this is as creative as you will get from architects being churned out of the universities and the tafes of Western Australia... a WHOLE school of dull dour and lifeless thought...

but the funny thing is... we accept it...

[Mat_351]

Well...if almost everyone here thinks that the buildings in Perth are so crap why don't we start a new thread where the wannabe architects in this forum can submit their designs for buildings. They can't just copy a building from another city but design one from scratch...and then suggest where it should be placed in Perth. You can use software or good old fashion pencil and paper then scan it.

Show us all how easy it to design these "grand buildings" you all demand?

[crave]

lol. i don't actually mind this building.

it has many elements which steer it away from a boring glass box... i've seen this look many times, and when tha quality of material isn't compromised it's actually really good.

:p

[Homeroids]

Significant height for that part of town.

[miensie]

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/6973/5407110fl1212997580pg3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


What does that say?

I actually like the design...and I like the existing hotel even more...

That's true, Homer. I don't think there's a building of that height or anywhere near it in East Perth. I don't know whether it'll stand out like a sore thumb or just look really impressive.

[acc521]

^^A sculpture that says 'sculpture'. How pomo!

[NailZ]

"Sculpture" spelt backwards... I think the architects were being facetious :)

[miensie]

Aha...I see it now. At first I thought the image had just been flipped.

I can see how some would view that as being artistic but that's just a waste of space in my opinion. Why not have an actual sculpture/statue that's pleasing to the eye?

Like that twisted cross (?) in the middle of that roundabout in East Perth. I don't get that either.

[repi]

Aha...I see it now. At first I thought the image had just been flipped.

I can see how some would view that as being artistic but that's just a waste of space in my opinion. Why not have an actual sculpture/statue that's pleasing to the eye?

Like that twisted cross (?) in the middle of that roundabout in East Perth. I don't get that either.

Because life would be boring if everyone 'got' everything.

[acc521]

There is a fine line between great random art and something that is crap. It doesn't always work, but when it does it's great.

[miensie]

Because life would be boring if everyone 'got' everything.

True. You have to wonder if artists do it on purpose - to be so esoteric that people look at it and just go ??? How can it be appreciated when it doesn't even look good, that's my point.

I agree with acc. Artists try so hard sometimes that it just doesn't come across. I know it's all about pushing boundaries and being creative but if it looks plain stupid, what have you achieved?

What's it supposed to be though, repi, do you know?

[Auxodium]

in the US there are many cities that have laws that state there should be works of public art in public buildings be it commercial or residential. The developer has to set aside 2% for public art and it has to be placed in a promminent place.

so maybe the City of Perth should create a policy such as the one i mentioned?

[miensie]

in the US there are many cities that have laws that state there should be works of public art in public buildings be it commercial or residential. The developer has to set aside 2% for public art and it has to be placed in a promminent place.

so maybe the City of Perth should create a policy such as the one i mentioned?

You're still doing it Aux, how long have you been back now? :lol: I kid.

That's just saying that there has to be art, Aux. That law doesn't say the art can't be crapular. Not that it ever would mind you. 1) because 'crap' is hard to define in terms of art; and 2) it's purely subjective.

[RocStar]

The CoP award additional plot ratio for artwork and shite as you probably know. Developers in the NB link have to set aside 1%? I believe.

Next to Grosvenor Sq is Royale then Domus…Nice density developing on Hay.
http://www.finbar.com.au/images/projects/current%20projects/royale.jpghttp://www.finbar.com.au/images/projects/current%20projects/domus_cp2.jpg

[desperaterobots]

True. You have to wonder if artists do it on purpose - to be so esoteric that people look at it and just go ??? How can it be appreciated when it doesn't even look good, that's my point.

I agree with acc. Artists try so hard sometimes that it just doesn't come across. I know it's all about pushing boundaries and being creative but if it looks plain stupid, what have you achieved?

What's it supposed to be though, repi, do you know?

I'm sure the goal of some artists is to confound people for their own amusement, but generally speaking, art isn't always something you have to decode and feel profoundly about. Sometimes it's just the joy of looking at something new or different or immense or tiny or colourful or dark. You don't have to fall into a pile of raw emotion at the foot of a sculpture to still appreciate something about it; humour or stillness or quality of workmanship or the form or whatever.

People don't have enough interaction with art so when they come across something they don't understand they write off the artist as being a wanker, or overpaid, or too arrogant to 'dumb it down' for the masses. But it's something that can enrich your experience of the city and life in general, if you stop worrying about looking stupid and just start enjoying it. :P

[miensie]

I'm sure the goal of some artists is to confound people for their own amusement

Is that your goal then, DR? With all your paintings? :lol: Don't you want people to wonder what it's about or what it's meant to portray?

Artists are free to do and create whatever they want to, for sure. I'm just saying that when it's so abstract, it's downright confusing and hard to appreciate. Maybe it stems from taking Art in High School and having to derive meanings and motives and emotions behind paintings etc; and maybe it's from my own personal preference for obviously beautiful pieces. I don't know. What I do know is that it's difficult for me to see and appreciate the simplicity of clean lines when the overall object/painting seems so wrong. For example, I love Monet's paintings while others call him sentimental and bland. Like I said, it's purely subjective.

[Auxodium]

You're still doing it Aux, how long have you been back now? :lol: I kid.

That's just saying that there has to be art, Aux. That law doesn't say the art can't be crapular. Not that it ever would mind you. 1) because 'crap' is hard to define in terms of art; and 2) it's purely subjective.

but there are so many buildings in the city that dont have art works in their forecourts... wasting space.

[desperaterobots]

Is that your goal then, DR? With all your paintings? :lol: Don't you want people to wonder what it's about or what it's meant to portray?

Artists are free to do and create whatever they want to, for sure. I'm just saying that when it's so abstract, it's downright confusing and hard to appreciate. Maybe it stems from taking Art in High School and having to derive meanings and motives and emotions behind paintings etc; and maybe it's from my own personal preference for obviously beautiful pieces. I don't know. What I do know is that it's difficult for me to see and appreciate the simplicity of clean lines when the overall object/painting seems so wrong. For example, I love Monet's paintings while others call him sentimental and bland. Like I said, it's purely subjective.

Yeah. It's all subjective. What I'm saying is that generally an artist isn't trying to confuse you, or force you to figure out any specific meaning to take away. When you start making judgements like "It looks stupid" or "It confuses me" then you're being lazy, and that's not the artists fault. You don't get a prize for figuring out what the artist "meant" to portray; he probably has no singular point he's trying to make anyway. The art is there for you to derive any meaning you like!

You can choose to believe the artist is bad because he doesn't spell it out for you, or you can decide he's good because he gave you the option to figure it out for yourself. One choice makes you look more like a philistine than the other. :P

[miensie]

Yeah. It's all subjective. What I'm saying is that generally an artist isn't trying to confuse you, or force you to figure out any specific meaning to take away. When you start making judgements like "It looks stupid" or "It confuses me" then you're being lazy, and that's not the artists fault. You don't get a prize for figuring out what the artist "meant" to portray; he probably has no singular point he's trying to make anyway. The art is there for you to derive any meaning you like!

You can choose to believe the artist is bad because he doesn't spell it out for you, or you can decide he's good because he gave you the option to figure it out for yourself. One choice makes you look more like a philistine than the other. :P

Alrighty then. We both agree it's subjective. That's about the only thing we agree on, but we agree nonetheless. Let's leave it at that shall we, DR. This is moving into 'epic' proportions :)

Back onto Grosvenor Square we go...

Sorry, Aux, only just saw your post...I'm not sure if that would work. In all buildings I mean. Say the building is quite small with very little space for a statue or some form of art. What then? But some city buildings could definitely do with a nice piece in the lobby. Is the law a bit more specific?

[desperaterobots]

Okay miensie, you're right, any art that you don't understand is crap (even though I'm telling you there's nothing there to "understand" unless you want there to be).

This building is shit.

[Auxodium]

well obviously there has to be a limit, but public art can be placed anywhere really. But i am talking about buildings that are taller than 3 levels should have some artistic creation on streetside.

[miensie]

Okay miensie, you're right, any art that you don't understand is crap (even though I'm telling you there's nothing there to "understand" unless you want there to be).


DR, that's not what I meant at all. I just didn't want this to get out of hand so I suggested that we leave it at the understanding that it was all subjective.

I got what you posted (there being no one correct meaning for anything). I actually agree with that in general. However, my opinion is just that I've always thought an artist would create something based on a feeling or an experience or maybe it was just a result of what he felt at the time he was painting/sculpting etc. I've always believed that an artist would want to inspire people through their work so I appreciate your insight from an artists point of view though.

Just because I don't like it personally, doesn't mean other people can't find it appealing. It would make the environment even more beautiful for that person - this is what I mean by it being subjective.

I'm sorry if I offended you.

Ah, well then Aux, that sounds a bit more reasonable. Does it always work though - forcing people to place art in their buildings? Wouldn't it result in some pieces that the designers don't really care about, just to fulfill the requirements?

[Sanj]

in the US there are many cities that have laws that state there should be works of public art in public buildings be it commercial or residential. The developer has to set aside 2% for public art and it has to be placed in a promminent place.

so maybe the City of Perth should create a policy such as the one i mentioned?


Aux - i was recently looking at a conditional approval for a commercial office site and as part of that the council had put a minimum $ that had to be spent on artwork.

Was the first time i had seen that but maybe it is used more often than we realise.

[acc521]

I think the fact that the discussion on art is being had at all means that the artwork has served one of it's objectives - inspiring discussion and the sharing of ideas or just thought in general. This all from a little sculpture in a render.

That's why, in my opinion, art is great. Hopefully whatever does end up on the site, if anything at all, can spark debate and discussion.

[desperaterobots]

I'm not offended. Stop calling me doctor. :P

Actually, no. Keep calling me doctor. ;)

[miensie]

Aux - i was recently looking at a conditional approval for a commercial office site and as part of that the council had put a minimum $ that had to be spent on artwork.

Was the first time i had seen that but maybe it is used more often than we realise.

Which site was that, Sanj? Or can't you say? First time I've heard of anything like what Aux mentioned.

I think the fact that the discussion on art is being had at all means that the artwork has served one of it's objectives - inspiring discussion and the sharing of ideas or just thought in general. This all from a little sculpture in a render.

That's why, in my opinion, art is great. Hopefully whatever does end up on the site, if anything at all, can spark debate and discussion.

Always putting things into perspective, that's acc :)

Stop calling me doctor. :P

Actually, no. Keep calling me doctor. ;)

LOL :lol: It's not doctor - that would be Dr. I've shortened your username to DR - as in 'dee-arr'.

[Sanj]

miensie - sorry cant say, it is not on the market and im trying to secure an option on it at the moment. once that's done am happy to do so.

[desperaterobots]

LOL :lol: It's not doctor - that would be Dr. I've shortened your username to DR - as in 'dee-arr'.

It's okay that you call me Doctor. There are no take-backs. You're too kind.

When will this building be finished, hurry up, arrrgh.

[perthgazer]

Aux

http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au/212_591.asp

The Percent for Art Scheme is a State Government initiative aimed at integrating art into the built environment. Commencing in 1989, the Scheme is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in partnership with the Department for Culture and the Arts.

Over the years, the Percent for Art Scheme has been involved in many art projects for new buildings such as schools, police stations, and health services throughout Western Australia. While the scheme focuses on new State Government Buildings and major addition

[crave]

check out tha surrounds... so odd.. it seems so built up after this and tha next lot is complete... looks like tha next lot has already stared... quite built up on tha southern side... but empty lots on tha northern side.

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[Auxodium]

...

Ah, well then Aux, that sounds a bit more reasonable. Does it always work though - forcing people to place art in their buildings? Wouldn't it result in some pieces that the designers don't really care about, just to fulfill the requirements?

Well in many US cities i have seen they look better if they didnt. the State of Minnesota has this (well Minneapolis does) and the city looks pretty good.

Aux

http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au/212_591.asp

The Percent for Art Scheme is a State Government initiative aimed at integrating art into the built environment. Commencing in 1989, the Scheme is managed by the Department of Housing and Works in partnership with the Department for Culture and the Arts.

Over the years, the Percent for Art Scheme has been involved in many art projects for new buildings such as schools, police stations, and health services throughout Western Australia. While the scheme focuses on new State Government Buildings and major addition

thanks for that mate. I think i need to rephrase my 'case' in saying that the Perth Council needs to make private developers do the same as the Government buildings.

[desperaterobots]

check out tha surrounds... so odd.. it seems so built up after this and tha next lot is complete... looks like tha next lot has already stared... quite built up on tha southern side... but empty lots on tha northern side.

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Pretty sure those empty lots are part of that perth private school, mercedes is it? It's grass or something.

[PD]

check out tha surrounds... so odd.. it seems so built up after this and tha next lot is complete... looks like tha next lot has already stared... quite built up on tha southern side... but empty lots on tha northern side.

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I believe the Northern side is a private school.

So dont expect it to get built up any time soon!

[desperaterobots]

Beat you PD :P

[Citystyle]

:dance2:Maybe it’s just me,

Don’t the” Architects of Perth” have any flare, imagination, style, it must be cheaper to build a box and stick an antenna on it, where is the creativity?

This was designed by an architect?

[miensie]

Went past it this morning on the way to work. They have put up the for lease sign and I have to say that the render on there is significantly different to the ones on the first page of this thread.

Dock, if you're around the East Perth area and find yourself with some spare time, you could always wander down to take a photo. Otherwise I'll try to get down there on Sunday.

[samboy]

better or worse?

[docker]

i can't go walking for several days, i have to keep my feet elevated after the surgery, and this morning my big toes were rather painful, so i think it will be for quite a few more days yet, so i suggest you will have to do it...

and goran you will have to do the monthly update for Cul...

[miensie]

better or worse?

I'm sorry, maybe what I wrote was misleading. I probably should've said they've used a different render than the ones posted in the first page of this thread.

I was in the CAT when I saw it but it's essentially still the same design, that in iteself hasn't changed (don't quote me on that), but I can't really say until I get a better look at it.

I'll post the photo then you can all decide for yourselves whether it's better or worse.

i can't go walking for several days, i have to keep my feet elevated after the surgery, and this morning my big toes were rather painful, so i think it will be for quite a few more days yet, so i suggest you will have to do it...


Replied to you regarding the first portion in spam.

No problemo. I'll do it this Sunday.

[Click79]

I actually quite like this design. The Grosvenor is a favorite pub of mine (even if my appendix did explode after eating the Chicken Parmigiana there) - it is a beautiful old building with a great beer garden and a fantastic atmosphere and I think the planned office tower works well with the existing structure. I'm a bit sad that the old back room will be going - I've been to some great gigs there in my time - but then they haven't any gigs there since that noise complaint from a single resident shut them down, so it's hardly the end of an era; and the main restaurant section too by the looks of it. I wonder if the Grosvenor will get part of the ground floor of the new tower or whether they'll have to squeeze everyone into the main building.

[Auxodium]

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5681/perth157cm2.jpghttp://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7196/perth158qj4.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1351/perth160by2.jpg

[desperaterobots]

What! It's already going ahead?

[WAuzzie]

its just stuff from the thing next door

[Auxodium]

thanks im glad he knows now because my explanation must be written in japanese, sorry about the mix up.

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/745/perth151rb9.jpg

[docker]

either, this is another typo like in the fairlanes document, or the spire has been taken off or this has gotten smaller,

http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/documentdb/1056.pdf

47.4 metres

[Dilaz89]

47m it is then.

[WCG]

Since Fairlanes has neen revised these look very similar

[docker]

http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/documentdb/1080.pdf

ITEM NO: 6

347 AND 339 - 341 (LOTS 1, 2 AND 50) HAY STREET, EAST PERTH -
PROPOSED 12 STOREY OFFICE DEVELOPMENT PLUS GROUND
FLOOR CAFÉ AND A TWO LEVEL BASEMENT CAR PARK -
REQUEST FOR BONUS PLOT RATIO
RECOMMENDATION: (APPROVAL)

LANDOWNER: Morevale Investments Pty Ltd & Northbank Holdings Pty
Ltd
APPLICANT: MacCormac Architects
ZONING: (MRS Zone) Central City Area
(City Planning Scheme Precinct) Adelaide (P13)
(City Planning Scheme Use Area) Office / Residential
APPROXIMATE COST: $48 million


DETAILS:
The application proposes conservation works to the heritage listed Governor Hotel at
347 and 339 - 341 Hay Street, East Perth. The conservation works have been
detailed in a draft conservation management plan and include the reconstruction of
the external façade of the hotel and include internal modification works. It is
proposed to demolish the elevated car park structure to the south of the hotel
building and the concrete ramp on the western elevation.

The application also proposes the construction of a 12 storey office development to
the south of the Governor Hotel and is seeking 20% bonus plot ratio. The building
will include a ground floor café and two basement levels for car parking. The key
elements of the new office tower are as follows:-
Basement levels - The lower basement includes 45 tenant car parking bays, 16
bicycle bays, lift and lift lobby and plant rooms. The upper semi - basement level
includes an 83m2 retail tenancy fronting Hill Street, 35 tenant car parking bays
including one universal access bay, plant rooms, a delivery room for the hotel, male
and female end of trip facilities, stairs, lift lobby and parking for eight bicycles. The
crossover to the basement car park is adjacent to the southern lot boundary.

Ground Floor - The entry lobby to the office building provides entry from both Hay
and Hill Streets. The design of the 60m2 public plaza off Hill Street promotes the
pedestrian links within the site. A curved low–rise building has been designed to front
Hay Street with the aim of maintaining views of the Grosvenor Hotel from the west.

Office levels - The first and second floors of the office building consist of a typical
office floor plate of 795m2 respectively with a void area over the ground floor lobby.
Floors three to eleven have a typical floor plate area of 993m2 and floor 12 a floor
plate area of 897m2.

The simple design of the building includes a mainly glazed façade that has been
designed to provide a sympathetic background to the significant Grosvenor Hotel.
Sunscreen panels will be fixed to all elevations. The main feature blades and
exposed columns will be clad with matching sandwich panel material to within 2,400
millimetres of ground level. A black polished granite stone cladding is proposed for
the ground floor facade.

[urbanwriter]

Approved by planning committee tonight.

And PS, Docker, changing the labels to "approved" is a little premature. We'll know if they've been approved after next Tuesday when they go to full council.