#CBD | Site Works | Cathedral Square Development [155m | Mixed ]

[Perth4life3]

omg, how do u get this stuff?

[Dilaz89]

Refurbishment of theOld Treasury Building



The Old Treasury Building is one of the prime civic buildings in Perth and as such its refurbishment is crucial to the City of Perth ’s aim to activate the central streetscape of Perth and make it more people-friendly.

The City of Perth sees four important underlying principles inherent in the redevelopment of the Old Treasury Building:

1. It should enhance rather than detract from the grand old Perth Town Hall.

2. It should ensure that the building remains an activated building at night rather than closing at 6pm, therefore learning by the mistake of the past whereby the Palace Hotel became a bank.

3. It should open up a once-in-a-century opportunity to create an adjacent “ Cathedral Square ” as a new focal point for people in the city.

4. The additional development required to be constructed above the Treasury Building should be unique in design so that it will enhance this prime heritage precinct.

The Lord Mayor, Dr Peter Nattrass said “With these important aspects in mind, I am delighted that the Minister, Fran Logan, has been so receptive and cooperative in working closely with the City of Perth Council to ensure we have an outcome that the people of Perth can be proud of for the next century.”


http://perth.wa.gov.au/html/org10_.p...ate=2005-12-20

[RocStar]

Originally Posted by Scribbler

RocStar ... your wish is my command!

..You’re a very welcomed forum member

Phone 1900 999 341 to support this project, The West poll, if you can be bothered. I lost the vote 'no' number

[Scribbler]

Results of the WestPoll: 62 people approved of the plan, 427 did not approve.

[Dilaz89]

Dammit I voted 2 times, Chris voted 3 or four times!

427 Are just jelous hehe.

[RocStar]

Oh Gee what a huge surprise!

[Perth4life3]

OMG , why did they not approve of it, it's not knocking any of the nice bits down is it? they would be heritage listed?

[waustralia]

Damn. Stupid NIMBYS! There making Perth look dull.

[Dilaz89]

My bet is a bulk of the population would not be knocking it on the basis of lacking something ie. Design, Retail ect.. But on the basis is is going to impact on to have on the old building. "it doesn't go with old architecture blah blah blah". That is the mentallity most West Australians have and would probably rather a large, grassed area as compared to something that will have a good impact on the CBD and bring some more life to a dull area of town.

[Perth4life3]

LMAO grassed area!!

[jcocks]

If you've ever read the letters to the editor in the West Australian Newspaper you'd know that, on the whole, they are nothing but a bunch of whingers. Of course they'd knock back the proposal - but luckily they don't constitute a valid sample of the wider community's beliefs and opinions..

[Ipggi]

They don't understand that by imposing a clash of style of both new and old creates a contrast between the two that makes them work together. In that they will make each other stand out and define themselves.

If you created a dominating building that just blended in with the surrounding buildings, then the those heritage buildings would loose their impact because they would all seem smaller part of a larger similar theme.

[Citystyle]

Who gives a fuck what a few nimby's think. Not like the state government will listen they have stated there plans to facelift perth with great architecture and we are seeing the begining. Perths evolution and revolution is begining, with the setback of swan pano the city feels more vibrant and active.

Went to a party on king street on tuesday on the roof of the building near the arts center, four seasons where playing and people stoped in the street and listened.

[Dilaz89]

Ahh i know that place, i'v had many a coffee at the place below that party venue.

[Perth4life3]

sounds exciting

[Citystyle]

It's a perfect location and with a very very urban feel to it. If thats the direction perth is heading in, good times ahead.

[RocStar]

Old Treasury plans on display


23/12/05

The high level of interest in the State Government's plans for the redevelopment of Perth's historic Old Treasury Buildings has prompted a display of the plans in the heart of the city.

From today, the initial architectural designs for the buildings will be displayed in the foyer of the Governor Stirling Tower at 197 St George's Terrace.

They can also be accessed on the internet by following the 'Old Treasury Building' link on the Department of Housing and Works website at http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au

The designs by Melbourne-based architect Peter Elliott and local architects Donaldson-Warn, Sandover Pinder and Palassis Architects were unveiled by Acting Premier Eric Ripper and Housing and Works Minister Francis Logan on Monday.

Mr Ripper and Mr Logan welcomed the designs and agreed that they represented a very contemporary solution to a difficult heritage project.

They include the complete refurbishment and restoration of the existing heritage-listed Old Treasury buildings. No significant building will be demolished. A new multi-storey office block facing Barrack Street will also be constructed.

"This will become a landmark building that will reinvigorate a part of the city which has become lifeless," Mr Ripper said.

"This design will allow the heritage buildings to be fully conserved and re-occupied for the first time in 10 years."

"I am now more convinced than ever that we will create a fabulous building for Perth," Mr Logan said.

"The proposed redevelopment will facilitate access through the buildings, encourage after-hours activity and reinvigorate the areas."

The State Government is working with the Perth City Council, the Heritage Council and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure - through a design review committee chaired by the Government Architect - to resolve heritage and planning issues associated with the redevelopment.

Comments on the design can be made clicking on the 'feedback' link on Mr Logan's website at http://www.ministers.wa.gov.au/logan

*Ok ...This is our chance to stick it up the nimbies! Any positive comments will do even if it's just to say the plans a great!!

The pics on the site are the same ones we have already.

[Perth4life3]

this what i sed lol ("yours truly" lol!)

"Just saying i love the plans for the Treasury building ! i really hope it goes ahead and it will rejuvinate this part of the CBD

Yours Truly,
Patrick Hay"

[chrisaus]

Old Treasury plans on display

The high level of interest in the State Government's plans for the redevelopment of Perth's historic Old Treasury Buildings has prompted a display of the plans in the heart of the city.

From today, the initial architectural designs for the buildings will be displayed in the foyer of the Governor Stirling Tower at 197 St George's Terrace.

They can also be accessed on the internet by following the 'Old Treasury Building' link on the Department of Housing and Works website at http://www.dhw.wa.gov.au

The designs by Melbourne-based architect Peter Elliott and local architects Donaldson-Warn, Sandover Pinder and Palassis Architects were unveiled by Acting Premier Eric Ripper and Housing and Works Minister Francis Logan on Monday.

Mr Ripper and Mr Logan welcomed the designs and agreed that they represented a very contemporary solution to a difficult heritage project.

They include the complete refurbishment and restoration of the existing heritage-listed Old Treasury buildings. No significant building will be demolished. A new multi-storey office block facing Barrack Street will also be constructed.

"This will become a landmark building that will reinvigorate a part of the city which has become lifeless," Mr Ripper said.

"This design will allow the heritage buildings to be fully conserved and re-occupied for the first time in 10 years."

"I am now more convinced than ever that we will create a fabulous building for Perth," Mr Logan said.

"The proposed redevelopment will facilitate access through the buildings, encourage after-hours activity and reinvigorate the areas."

The State Government is working with the Perth City Council, the Heritage Council and the Department for Planning and Infrastructure - through a design review committee chaired by the Government Architect - to resolve heritage and planning issues associated with the redevelopment.

Comments on the design can be made clicking on the 'feedback' link on Mr Logan's website at http://www.ministers.wa.gov.au/logan

[Perth4life3]

um rocstar already posted that!