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August 15, 2016 In

Kelmscott Library

Following KPA’s work on the refurbishment of Stargate Shopping Centre in Kelmscott, we were given the opportunity to provide architectural services for the creation of a tenancy space for the Kelmscott Library.

The project brief required the reconfiguration and refurbishment of a vacant supermarket tenancy and loading dock area to create the new space for the library.  The loading dock was transformed into a landscaped forecourt and a new entry was created utilising large existing wall openings.  Suspended awnings and a modern blade feature reflect the architectural elements of the shopping centre and pad site buildings, enhancing the harmonious language of the built form across the site.  Along the side walls, new floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light into the building interior and new ceilings, wall linings and services created a fresh shell in which the library tenants could carry out their own fit-out works.

November 20, 2015 In

Austin Lakes Shopping Centre

Austin Lakes Shopping Centre is a newly completed retail project that includes a new supermarket, specialty shops, associated plant, services and amenities.

This project incorporates site works including an external public piazza/forecourt, pedestrian access ways and paths, car parking, loading dock, utilities and services, landscaping and other associated work. Set in South Yunderup, this shopping centre links with the extended Austin Lakes estate and provide a central retail hub for the surrounding future community.

This project as also featured in the Builders Choice Magazine in December 2016. Click here to view the article.

November 20, 2015 In

Wattle Grove Shopping Centre

 

The proposal was for a “Neighbourhood Centre” that comprised of a supermarket, liquor store, specialty shops and a pharmacy.

The site backs onto the Woodlupine Brook Drain and is adjacent to a future public open space. The built form addresses these areas, as well as the street, by means of landscaped pedestrian access, activation of shopfronts and adjacent parking. The building fabric was designed to complement the direction of the Shire’s ‘Wattle Grove Village Centre’ master plan and the selected colour palette reflects the local vernacular in accordance with the Shire’s planning requirements.

November 20, 2015 In

Waterhall Shopping Centre

Waterhall Shopping Centre is a new retail development located in South Guildford consisting of a supermarket, specialty shops, medical centre and community tenancy with associated car parking and services.

Recognising the existing heritage surrounds, the project captures traditional brick construction and architecture in a contemporary way. With an art component to the project, the artwork is based on the surrounding trees of the site to further enhance its heritage surroundings.

This project was featured in the Builders Choice Magazine December 2016 issue. Click here to view the article.

November 18, 2015 In

Woolworths Petrol Stations

In conjunction with Scott Paterson at QPM (Quality Project Management), KPA has been working on the site planning and documentation of Woolworth’s and Woolworth’s co-branded Caltex Petrol Stations since year 2000.

Together, KPA and QPM have worked on petrol station sites in Western Australia, ranging from Albany in the South through regional and metropolitan sites up to Broome in WA’s Kimberley region.

November 17, 2015 In

Bethanie Gwelup Interiors

The simple material and colour palette of Bethanie Gwelup helps residents feel comfortable within their homes and communal areas.

The arrangement and design of spaces allow for ease of access and circulation whilst providing for the residents everyday needs. This thought process is evident throughout development from  communal areas to the homes of the residents. With calm soft colours and subtle textures and fabrics, Bethanie Gwelup is unique in providing a palette that creates inviting spaces for the residents, their visitors and staff.

November 17, 2015 In

Eaton Fair Shopping Centre Interiors

The interior spaces for Eaton Fair range from existing malls, new malls and a main street.

The new malls are wide and spacious with light flooding through from high voids. Timber ceiling panels add warmth and scale whilst the feature pendant lights add a touch of elegance. The main street has an indoor / outdoor feel and connects with the town square. Filled with trees, park benches, paving and sunlight the main street provides a different and unique shopping experience.

September 24, 2015 In

The Mezz Mount Hawthorn

This innovative refurbishment of the original Mount Hawthorn Shopping Centre includes special features such as an internal street to the shopping centre, enhancing the existing café strip culture.

The refurbishment works included modern new facades and entry statements, as well as new mall finishes and amenities. New specialty shops were established under the level of a new deck parking area.

The original open-air parking has been redeveloped into a multi-level undercroft and deck parking facility, significantly increasing amenity for patrons and improving potential income for tenants. All works were undertaken during continuous trading, minimising disruption for patrons and tenants.

The project has received a number of award nominations including; shortlisted for the 2008 National Property Council of Australia Pitney Bowes Mapinfo Award for Shopping Centres, a nomination for the 2008 RAIA WA Architecture Awards, Category 5—Commercial Architecture and was the winner of two Property Council of Australia Awards for Excellence in Retail Marketing.

The sketch design, to DA stage was undertaken by James Christou + Partners Architects. KPA took on the project from working drawing stage until completion.

September 24, 2015 In

Secret Harbour Shopping Centre

Secret Harbour Shopping Centre is located approximately one hour south of Perth in a relatively new beachside residential development.

It is bounded by Oasis Drive, Secret Harbour Road and Warnbro Sound Avenue, with space for further expansion in the future.

This project was the first stage of the development, based on a site master plan originally prepared by KPA. Stage 1 consisted of a Woolworths Supermarket of 3,800m2 and 14 Specialty Shops totalling 1,820m2. The Tavern, the design of which was not done by KPA, was not part of this development and was added later. The project is a steel framed building with concrete tilt panels and glazed shopfronts. The concrete panels have had decorative mouldings applied to help achieve its distinctive appearance, with a colour palette inspired by the local coastal environment.

This centre was one of the first designed by KPA involving the popular main street concept and when fully developed will contain a row of shops fronting Oasis Drive. After KPA had successfully obtained Development Approval for the project, construction was undertaken by the Doric Group on a Design and Construct basis and KPA became the Consulting Architects for this phase of the project.

September 24, 2015 In

Miami Plaza Shopping Centre

Miami Plaza is located on Old Coast Road, Falcon, in Western Australia’s South West.

As part of the strategic plan, KPA was involved in the overall design of the site which, when completed, contained new access roads to enable easy access to the centre, the installation of traffic lights on Old Coast Road and the creation of a number of fast food outlets also fronting Old Coast Road.

Following the preparation of the strategic plan, KPA designed the Shopping Centre, including a Woolworths Supermarket and 17 specialty shops, as well as a medical suite. KPA was the Project Architect for this development from sketch design stage, until the completion of the construction phase. The architectural design incorporated Colorbond roofs to the entry statements and verandahs, and the incorporation of timber look panelling to the external facades. The design intent was to reduce the overall scale of the development, resulting in a laid back, beachside aesthetic, typical of a holiday town or seaside village.

The site for a Shopping Centre wrapped around an existing Liquor Store building which was retained in the development and due to the high water table in the area some interesting drainage solutions were employed to contain the stormwater, away from the existing building.