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Health 14 May 2026

Curtin Heritage progresses Mosman Park plan

An integrated aged care community plan spanning 2.8 hectares in Mosman Park has progressed, with Cox Architecture and Urbis selected to design the master plan.

Government 06 Nov 2025

‘PCEC halt will cost WA billions’, says TCWA

Tourism Council WA says the state government's decision to halt the convention centre redevelopment will cost Western Australia “billions”.

Property 03 Nov 2025

State govt shifts tone on PCEC

The government says it is “working on costings” for the project, as doubts continue to plague the development.

Property 12 Jul 2025

Cox scoops global prize

The Perth studio has been recognised at the Australian Institute of Architect's international chapter awards.

Property 10 Jun 2024

Subi school scoops architecture prize

The second stage of Bob Hawke College is among the 16 award winners and commendations in this year's WA architecture awards.

Special Reports 15 May 2024

Design community finds its repurpose

Architects are increasingly repurposing existing assets, as the world's focus on climate change intensifies.

Property 16 Mar 2023

Panel knocks back Matilda Bay Brewery site plan

A $185 million proposal to build an apartment complex at the former Ford Motors and Matilda Bay brewery site in North Fremantle has been unanimously rejected by a state development panel.

Property 15 Feb 2023

Matilda Bay Brewery site project renewed

A proposed apartment complex at the former Ford Motors and Matilda Bay brewery site has been revised after a panel was unable to decide on its fate last year.

Contracts 01 Dec 2022

Cox to lead cultural revamp

Cox Architecture has been tasked with progressing the design of the $35 million Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation project under a new contract from the state government.

Property 22 Jul 2022

Gucci’s move from King to Queen

The luxury retailer has lodged plans for a Raine Square store, cementing its move from King Street.

Property 16 Jun 2022

$185m plan for Matilda Bay Brewery site

The former Matilda Bay Brewery site on Stirling Highway has been earmarked for a $185 million, 16-storey apartment development and more than 10,000 square metres of community space.

Property 10 Jun 2022

Cultural Centre design rises above the pack

Fremantle's Walyalup Civic Centre navigated some choppy waters to emerge as the top project at this year's WA Architecture Awards.

Property 09 Jun 2022

Architecture awards winners announced

Fremantle's Walyalup Civic Centre scooped the major prize at the event.

Infrastructure 12 Nov 2021

Duratec wins $50m airport contract

Engineering and construction company Duratec has secured work on Sydney's new $5.3 billion international airport through a subcontract with Multiplex Constructions.

Education 29 Oct 2021

Builders win $23m in school contracts

FIRM Construction will complete a series of upgrades to senior schools in Ocean Reef and Mandurah, while ADCO Constructions has secured work in South Hedland.

Property 01 Oct 2021

Hawaiian’s people near its premium portfolio

Hawaiian's refurbishment of the Parmelia Hilton Hotel brought with it an opportunity for a change of scenery.

Property 03 Aug 2021

Georgiou to build $17m Bunbury office

Georgiou Group has been contracted to build a $17 million, four-storey office in Bunbury that will be used for government-related services.

Property 15 Jun 2021

Hassell, OMA top architecture awards

The WA Museum Boola Bardip received several accolades for architectural excellence at the latest instalment of the Australian Institute of Architects WA awards.

Property 26 Feb 2021

Primewest to deliver Bunbury office

A fund managed by Primewest has signed a deal with the federal government to develop a 4,500-square-metre office building in Bunbury.

Property 11 Feb 2021

Parmelia checks in to new space

The Parmelia Hilton Perth has a fresh look, with Cox Architecture seeking to marry the old with the new.

Property 08 Dec 2020

Hawaiian to shift to new office

After more than a decade at 235 St Georges Terrace, property group Hawaiian will shift to its new purpose-built CBD headquarters in early 2021.

Events 29 Sep 2020

VenuesWest: international acts unlikely in near future

VenuesWest maintained a cash-based operating surplus of $16.8 million for the 2019-20 financial year, despite all 13 of its venues closing during the peak COVID-19 period.

Cultural Industries 17 Jul 2020

Historic Heart to keep city beating

Historic Heart of Perth Inc management is finalising its projects before handing the scheme to a community-run successor, having revitalised the east end of Perth since 2017.

Property 16 Jun 2020

Design sparks office renewal

Blending the boundaries between old and new has resulted in Cox Architecture being named finalists in the 2020 WA Architecture Awards.

News 15 May 2020

Designing an economic recovery

Architects are hoping the government will consider a series of targeted initiatives to stimulate the economy as attention shifts to COVID-19 recovery plans.

News 18 Dec 2019

Five new schools for Perth’s emerging suburbs

Alkimos, Piara Waters, Treeby, Burns Beach and Wellard will all receive new primary schools ahead of the 2022 school year, with the state government announcing the $116 million investment ahead of today's mid-year budget update.

Property 30 Jun 2018

Optus Stadium takes design honours

Design firms HASSELL, Cox Architecture and HKS have received plaudits for their work on Perth's Optus Stadium at the 2018 WA Architecture Awards, with the sports and entertainment precinct winning the top accolade and prizes in four other categories.

Property 07 Feb 2018

Sense of place in stadium design

The team behind Optus Stadium wanted to make sure the venue's design had a distinctly local flavour.

Property 05 Dec 2017

JCY goes into liquidation

Major Perth architecture practice JCY has been placed into liquidation after being hit by the slowdown in work volumes, pricing pressures and losses on the Perth Children's Hospital.

Property 28 Aug 2017

City retail revamp aims to rival the ’burbs

SPECIAL REPORT: Property groups are chasing retail opportunities in Perth's CBD with a pipeline of upgrades and developments worth more than $250 million.

Property 11 Jul 2017

Built signed to redevelop Raine Square

National construction outfit Built Holdings will start work shortly on Charter Hall Group's $240 million redevelopment of Raine Square, after being appointed as primary contractor.

Property 05 Dec 2016

New skyscraper to be Perth's tallest

Plans for what would become Perth's tallest building have been lodged for approval, with Singapore's Fragrance Group seeking to build a 62-level, 485-room hotel at St Andrew's Church on St Georges Terrace.

Deals 10 Oct 2016

AMP buys $232m Kalgoorlie prison

AMP Capital has bought the newly built Eastern Goldfields regional prison, joining the likes of Catholic Super, Australian Super and Aberdeen Asset Management as private owners of public infrastructure assets in Western Australia. Click through to see the BNiQ listing of public assets in private hands.

Property 18 Jul 2016

New tower planned for Raine Square

One of Perth's newest office precincts is in line to get a fresh face, with Charter Hall seeking to build a second tower at Raine Square, part of a $150 million redevelopment plan.

Property 12 Jan 2016

Hospitality mix at Woods Bagot Palace

Architecture firm Woods Bagot will shift its Perth studio to the Palace Hotel on St Georges Terrace in May, after overseeing a comprehensive restoration of the historic building that will also inco

Property 03 Dec 2015

Lee’s human touch to counter rise of machines

The head of the architecture firm responsible for reshaping Perth is preparing for some big changes in the industry.

Cultural Industries 03 Sep 2015

WACA to spend $200m downsizing

The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) has announced a $200 million redevelopment that will transition its ground to a 'boutique' venue designed to complement the new Perth Stadium, which will host all Big Bash League and major international matches.

Cultural Industries 06 Jul 2015

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