Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 FAD housing trends of the past are being phased out and buyers are increasingly conscious of architecturally designed spaces, architects say. And while good design does not necessarily have to be reflected in building costs, it will add to the sale price. Australian Institute of Architects WA president David Karotkin said an Australian architectural identity had emerged. Drawn from the modernist movement of the 20th century – a period of minimalist design with strong lines – the style had evolved to suit the Aussie love of outdoor living and the provision of protection from the harsh environment, Mr Karotkin said. Any style that did not respond appropriately to Perth’s climate and lifestyle needed to be phased out, he said. ‘‘Thankfully oversized Tuscan villas with no shading and limited outdoor lifestyle features seem to be going out of fashion,’’ Mr Karotkin said. Iredale Pedersen Hook director Adrian Iredale, jointly up for several national architecture awards this year for the West Kimberley Regional Prison, said home styles such as Tuscan, Corsican or Greek Islands, devalued the original architecture and contributed to an identity crisis for some suburbs. The architects said well-designed spaces added value to homes ‘‘Good architecture creates healthy living and working spaces with lots of natural light, intelligent planning of spaces, passive-solar principles, healthy material selections and the like,’’ Gresley Abas Architects co-director Philip Gresley said. ‘‘People like living and working in pleasant spaces and are therefore willing to pay a higher price. ‘‘In saying this, good architecture should not necessarily cost more. ‘‘Simply arranging spaces on the block to control the ingress of sun and breezes can make a massive difference at no additional cost.’’ Mr Gresley said younger people were more design conscious and wanted developments that were different and contemporary, while being functional and ‘‘liveable’’. ‘‘These qualities are becoming more desirable and commanding a higher price,’’ he said. Mr Karotkin said a well-designed home would last for the life of the building and result in lower maintenance or renovation costs, as well as increased resale value. ‘‘While lifestyles and fashion will continue to change, really good design has qualities that are timeless and will add value for many years.’’ The Good, the Bad and The Ugly, according to Perth architects: Philip Gresley, co-director Gresley Abas Architects AREAS TO WATCH "Northbridge - it brings lots of activities within a short walk from home – an increasingly desirable commodity not available in outer suburbs. "East Perth, Leederville, North Perth, and Inglewood are also areas to watch." PERTH NEEDS MORE "Designs that provide quality spaces rather than a quantity of spaces are vital, and adopting passive solar design principles is now generally a no-brainer." GOOD PUBLIC SPACES "Central Park, the Cultural Centre revitalisation and Brookfield place." NEED A FACELIFT "The question is how to unlock all the empty upper-level spaces in heritage buildings. "There is so much opportunity for creative solutions, but the city is stuck behind inappropriate building and planning controls. "Perth also needs to deliver a diverse range of development. "We are in danger of creating an overly shiny retail-based city." FUTURE VIEW "The city is about to become a very vibrant, inhabited, and highly walkable environment." Adrian Iredale, director of Iredale Pedersen Hook AREAS THAT WORK "Coolbinia contains a large number of 1950s modernist houses designed to embrace Perth’s climate. "The suburb’s part-circular arrangement creates numerous fragments of land that are occupied by surrounding residents in often innovative ways. "Floreat, City Beach and Dianella also contain numerous 1950s and ’60s homes and a concentration of Iwan Iwanoff homes." AREAS TO WATCH "The more interesting areas are generally small, inner-city sites or city and coastal fringes. "Warehouse conversions and strata properties are attracting the adventurous." NEEDS A FACELIFT "Northbridge requires some love and care. "One should look to Beaufort St and Vincent St for inspiration, or the recent restoration and development of the buildings next to the State Theatre." PERTH’S BEST "QV1 and 140 William Street, for their engagement to the street and surrounding buildings, and sustainable design principles; Council House and the Perth Concert Hall for their civic power; and the State Theatre and Perth Arena for giving Perth two valid and completely contrasting forms of architecture." PERTH’S WORST "The private developer-driven apartment towers along the east end of the city. "They continue one line of monotony. "Overall, we have progressed from the ‘toddler’ stage of design and are now entering our teenage years. "The only question is when will we reach maturity?" David Karotkin, Australian Institute of Architects WA president AREAS THAT WORK "Garden suburbs developed in the ’50s, such as parts of City Beach, Floreat and Coolbinia. "What appeals to me is the network of landscaped parks and streetscapes, plus the modernist houses, many of which have similar materials, palettes and design elements. "The result is a consistency that is missing in many of Perth’s suburbs where house designs often seem to compete for attention." AREAS TO WATCH "Anywhere around transport hubs, including established areas around existing train stations, such as Maylands." FUTURE VIEW "Fremantle is a wonderful city that has suffered from stagnation over the past 10-15 years. "There are signs this is changing, with the local council determined to create a planning environment that encourages investment. "The proposed Kings Square redevelopment project will be a major stimulant for the city centre." PERTH’S BEST "We still have many excellent examples of Victorian architecture, such as the Perth Town Hall, mid-century modernist buildings like Council House and the Perth Concert Hall, as well as world class contemporary buildings – the State Theatre Centre, Perth Arena and Brookfield Place." PERTH’S WORST "There are several large buildings in the city from the ’80s and ’90s that do not provide amenity for the public at ground level." Kelly Rattigan, Formworks Architecture managing director AREAS TO WATCH "North Fremantle, South Fremantle, Northbridge and the surrounding areas." LESS, PLEASE "Large, single dwellings that hug the block. "For single residential, we should move towards a smaller building footprint with bigger outdoor areas, move our back gardens to the front and create livelier streets." MORE, PLEASE "Smaller single or grouped housing, well-designed multi-residential units with good access to daylight and shared courtyards, and facilities close to transport and adjacent to, or above, retail areas such as in the Claremont Quarter." PERTH’S BEST "The Perth Cultural Centre. It provides activities for all ages as well as a great venue for different types of ‘pop-up’ events." NEEDS A FACELIFT "Fremantle, Fremantle, Fremantle!" PERTH’S BEST "Perth Arena, the Art Gallery of WA and Central Park." - See more at: http://www.perthnow.com.au/realestate/news/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-perth-according-to-the-experts/story-fnhlgriw-1226743995749#sthash.HQKUOf6S.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Agree with Freo needing a facelift. disagree with the Arena being a best building....I truely don't think I've ever seen such a hideous thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbradley Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 That's music to my ears, as a 44 year old residential architect, hopefully coming over to WA next year with a 190 visa!!! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaclec Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Had to laugh at that article as 90% of Perth is exactly the same. Houses are not designed here they are copied and pasted. They almost all have the same basic bland design and you cant really tell much difference beetween a lot of the suburbs. Freo does need a facelift but at least it looks a bit differant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I actually like the Arena and who can complain when it's bringing in so many great acts, with tickets including public transport ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Agree with Freo needing a facelift. disagree with the Arena being a best building....I truely don't think I've ever seen such a hideous thing. Mixed house here Fifi - I like it hubby doesn't - not been to a concert yet though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 What a pompous man, telling us what we should like. Much of Perth's recent residential architecture offends my eyes, houses look more like office buildings than homes, many huge monstrosities displaying vulgar wealth and homogenised budget houses , slums and eyesores of the future. The reason there are som many Tuscan, Greek , English houses etc is where we all originate, you cannot create an architectural identity it develops over generations. Rant over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I don't dislike any of Perth that I've seen to be honest. I might be in the minority that doesn't care for Freo. Just can't see the attraction apart from a yearly visit. I'm more a suburb girl . I prefer living on the edge of the Bush, and visiting the CBD. I feel that Perth is blossoming. Quite exciting I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Agree with Freo needing a facelift. disagree with the Arena being a best building....I truely don't think I've ever seen such a hideous thing. Agree and the inside is worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee13 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Agree with Colin, most estatey places just feature samey samey designs.. your house is just different to your neighbours in colour scheme .....hmm but not as bad as your typical split personality twin cramp duplexes of greater london tho.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Had to laugh at that article as 90% of Perth is exactly the same. Houses are not designed here they are copied and pasted. They almost all have the same basic bland design and you cant really tell much difference beetween a lot of the suburbs. Freo does need a facelift but at least it looks a bit differant Yes, of course, must be a London thingo... https://www.google.com.au/search?q=uk+terrace+houses&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&hs=t4U&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=K8i0Upy_KI2XiQfJsoG4Cg&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=605 Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaclec Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The point i am making is that all houses in oz are almost exactly the same. Yes in the UK whole estates look the same but i could buy a huge variety of different houses such as terraced , georgian, victorian, bungalow , villa, townhouse etc and areas of of a city have a distinct different feel unless you live in Milton Keynes or Hull or somewhere else ****,areas look the same yes but there is a huge variety of different property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Same here. New suburbs all same just like UK but older areas..hills..north perth..dalkieth...freo...for an area of similar size as much variety as UK. Go outside the metro area and some delightful properties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Who cares if they're the same, not me. It's a house, but bricks and mortar! Get out and about, enjoy the outdoors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaclec Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Same here. New suburbs all same just like UK but older areas..hills..north perth..dalkieth...freo...for an area of similar size as much variety as UK. Go outside the metro area and some delightful properties You have got to be kidding me? Yes they have the crappy 2 storey concrete shitty mansions in Dalkieth (again all same design but slightly different) but they don't really compare to the proper stone built detached houses or even the newer large homes in the UK. Actually metro area has the most varied properties here its is when you leave those areas they all look the same do they not? Freo has a bit of character with the older type buildings I agree which I why I like it there but that is a very small part of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 you must either..a) walk around with your eyes shut..b) see only what you want to..or c) stay in a tiny geographical area and thus make sweeping assumptions re all'of WA. I suspect all three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 What exactly do you expect in a modern land...200 year old stone farmhouses??? Get your head out of your uk rose tinted bits...most of the uks housing is shoebox size dogholes...the uk invented 'estates' same old..where every home is identical...not like that here where diff builders buld side by side...diff designs. youre talking rubbish tbh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaclec Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 What exactly do you expect in a modern land...200 year old stone farmhouses??? Get your head out of your uk rose tinted bits...most of the uks housing is shoebox size dogholes...the uk invented 'estates' same old..where every home is identical...not like that here where diff builders buld side by side...diff designs. youre talking rubbish tbh... Only when you live in the shxx areas of the UK Yes the house look different outside but we almost all live in 4x2 with the same living area etc and built like a shed. I have never lived in a shoebox in the UK but then i never lived in council estates either. Can you explain to me what is different? all have 4 tiny beds check, living area with kitchen, dining and living area together check , oh and cinema room that is about the size of a decent TV. Can you explain how this is variety? Yes i know Butler is paradise to you but to me it is like communist Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Youre talking bollocks im sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Youre talking bollocks im sorry. Having lived in Perth for many years, I can vouch for the range of house types. However even I think the new areas are starting to look cloned. Part of this is the small blocks don't allow much variation. In the older areas with more space, you have more room to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 If you worked in the community visiting peoples homes then you would get to see a massive variety. Get off the main freeways and right into the community, so many different homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Having lived in Perth for many years, I can vouch for the range of house types. However even I think the new areas are starting to look cloned. Part of this is the small blocks don't allow much variation. In the older areas with more space, you have more room to be different. Very much the case. Check out Queens Park. (as an example, and not a new area) full of look alike so called villas which replaced the houses on those sites previously. We are talking big numbers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Yes, of course, must be a London thingo... https://www.google.com.au/search?q=uk+terrace+houses&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&hs=t4U&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=K8i0Upy_KI2XiQfJsoG4Cg&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=605 Cheers, Bobj. There is the sameness but on the hand well planned grid and a sense of harmony in design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Who cares if they're the same, not me. It's a house, but bricks and mortar! Get out and about, enjoy the outdoors! I agree more should get out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 There is the sameness but on the hand well planned grid and a sense of harmony in design. And cars parked on the wrong side of the roads.:laugh: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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