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November 20, 2025 In News

Modular Housing and Retirement Living

More people are talking about modular housing today, and in regional Western Australia it is really taking shape.

The soon to be completed Collie Riverview Retirement Living project by KPA Architects exemplifies this shift. With Stage 1 comprising of 12 independent living units, it is a purpose-built response to the growing demand for aging-in-place solutions in regional towns. Modular construction is accelerating delivery, reducing costs, and enabling tailored, community-led designs that reflect local needs and aspirations. Government-backed initiatives, such as the low deposit modular loans, are further improving access to homeownership in remote areas.

Beyond affordability, modular homes are energy-efficient and designed to minimize environmental impact. Collie follows on from KPA’s Specialist Disability Accommodation project in Wonthella Geraldton. Delivered by Habilitas in 2024, ‘Gero Oasis’ was Western Australia’s first modular constructed SDA in a regional area, setting a benchmark for accessible housing outside of capital cities.

#ModularHousing #SeniorsLiving #SpecialistDisability Accommodation #RegionalWA #Architecture #KPAArchitects #Habilitas

October 2, 2025 In News

Koondoola SDA Officially Opened

Congratulations to Habilitas on the opening of their latest Specialist Disability Accommodation, proudly designed by KPA.

Located in Koondoola, in the northern suburbs of Perth, this exciting development comprises 3 x one-bedroom modern villas, meticulously designed to meet SDA standards in the Robust category. They will house three NDIS participants and three Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA).

Built by Cloudbreak WA, the properties are constructed in double brickwork with polycarbonate windows to minimise potential harm. The homes also contain a polycarbonate screen for TV protection on the wall, are wheelchair accessible with wide doorways, and have emergency power backup, among other features.

Each villa boasts modern, light-filled interiors, with private ensuites to every bedroom. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area create an airy and light atmosphere. Doors open to a personalised veranda for outdoor seating and large private gardens with more than enough room for a nest swing.

📸 Debbie Collins Photography

September 17, 2025 In News

Regional Retirement Communities Easing the Aged Care Buden

More and more we are finding that upgrades to country retirement communities is another viable solution to the problem of inequitable access to aged care in regional areas discussed by some of Australia’s leading CEO’s in the latest Australian Ageing Agenda . As the Retirement Living Council found in its report Better Housing for Better Health you can take a lot of pressure off the stretched aged care sector by encouraging more ageing in place in retirement villages. The combination of accessible housing retrofits with innovations in healthcare delivery can make a big difference in regional communities struggling to provide aged care.

September 11, 2025 In News

Specialist Disability Accommodation – On Video

Take a tour through three of our recent Specialist Disability Accommodation projects for Habilitas:

– Wonthella, Geraldton

– Gosnells, Perth

– Armadale, Perth

All available on our new YouTube channel: KPA Architects – YouTube

August 25, 2025 In News

Armadale in the News

It was wonderful to see our latest Specialist Disability Accommodation project featured in Perth Now. Designed for Habilitas, this Robust development was built for those with neurodiverse requirements, such as autism.

Read the full article here.

August 14, 2025 In News

Armadale SDA Open!

Another Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) development opened!

Habilitas officially cut the ribbon on their new forever homes in Armadale yesterday, at a special grand opening event with special guests: City of Armadale’s Mayor Ruth Butterfield and Councillor Gary Smith, Enliven Housing’s Nicholas Playoust and team, the Autism Association of Western Australia, Department of Communities, and Western Australian SIL Providers.

We’re proud to have designed this exciting development to meet SDA standards in the Robust category. It comprises three two-bedroom modern villas and will house three NDIS participants and three Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA).

Keep an eye out for our next post where we’ll give you a tour of the property!

📸 Andrew Pritchard
🛋️ VFV Interiors

July 31, 2025 In News

Latest Industrial Project Unveiled

While KPA has been busy working on Specialist Disability Accommodation, Aged Care, and Retirement Living projects, we also recently completed an Industrial project for client, Elders. KPA were engaged to provide architectural services for the tanks, formulation bays, and mezzanines, as well as for the canopy and signage at Elders’ newly-refurbished Rockingham facility. KPA assisted from design through to construction, leveraging on our robust experience working on similar projects for Woolworths Petrol Stations, Bunnings Warehouse, Lift Equip in the Gap Ridge Industrial Estate, and Broome’s Pearl Sea Commercial Laundry Service.

July 10, 2025 In News

Featured in The West Australian’s Property Section

It was great to see our Gosnells #specialistdisabilityaccommodation project featured in The West Australian’s property section last week!

The article is free to read, and you can do so here.

July 8, 2025 In News

Gosnells SDA – Grand Opening

Our partners Habilitas officially cut the ribbon on their new forever home in Gosnells, at a special grand opening event held last week.

Attended by special guests City of Gosnells Mayor, Terresa Lynes, who gave a speech and assisted with the ribbon cutting, as well as Glenda Blake (Director Community Engagement) and Peter Madden (Manager Community Capacity Development), alongside Habilitas’ Participants and SIL Providers.

KPA are proud to have designed this Specialist Disability Accommodation – the first SDA development for Habilitas in the Perth Metropolitan Area, following their SDA in Wonthella, Geraldton – WA’s first modular-built SDA – which opened last year.

We would like to thank all who contributed to the development of these homes as well as our wonderful staff, the new tenants and their families.

Keep an eye out for another post soon where we’ll give you a tour of the property.

Then, next stop: the Armadale SDA!

Photography: Andrew Pritchard Photography
Furniture Staging: VfV Interiors