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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.

September 24, 2015 In

Catholic Schools

The ‘Building the Education Revolution’ initiative was instigated and funded by the Federal Government to help kick start the economy following the Global Financial Crisis in 2008.

In association with Santelli Architects, KPA was involved in the documentation & contract administration of a number of projects for the WA Catholic Education Office.

These projects ranged in value from approximately $1 million to approximately $3 million. Depending on the requirements of the particular school, the projects included a combination of new buildings, alterations and additions, as well as refurbishments in both single and double storey construction. As the new works were designed to compliment the architecture of the existing school buildings, a variety of building styles and materials were used across the different projects.

KPA provided Architectural Services to Santelli Architects on the following projects; • Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, Karrinyup Extensions to the Administration Area and Multi-Purpose Hall • St Domenic’s Catholic Primary School, Innaloo Library extension and new Multi-Purpose Hall • St Lawrence Catholic Primary School, Balcatta New Multi-Purpose Hall and Library • St Kieran Catholic Primary School, Tuart Hill New Multi-Purpose Hall and Library • Assumption Catholic Primary School, Mandurah Library extension and new Multi-Purpose Hall • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Northam Administration Area alterations and new Performing Arts Centre • St Joseph’s Catholic High School, Northam New Science and Language Laboratories.

September 24, 2015 In

Broome Boulevard Stage Two

Set in the sub-tropical tourist destination of Broome, this project was the second stage of the refreshingly spacious Broome Boulevard Shopping Centre.

KPA’s scope included a new Target Discount Department Store as well as specialty shops, extended mall and a grand new entry statement, to make Broome Boulevard the main shopping centre for the local area. The car park was expanded to over 700 cars and the access to the centre was made easy by the installation of a new roundabout off Frederick Street.

This project was a return to the construction methods utilised by KPA in its work during the 1980’s and 90’s on shopping centres in the North West. Design for cyclonic conditions, heavy rainfall and flooding were necessary architectural considerations. The design for the extension was required to address the iconic ‘Broome Style’ of architecture. Although in stark contrast to the materials and construction methods normally used for shopping centres, a pitched roof with feature gables, lattice and custom-orb cladding were included, complementing the Stage 1 design. The mall interior included origami-inspired raking ceilings, which are flooded with natural light through skylights, taking full advantage of the beautiful local weather.

In addition, KPA and QPM (Quality Project Management) were involved with a ‘Broome Style’ Woolworths Petrol Station, adjacent to the shopping centre.

August 30, 2015 In

Bethanie Esprit Apartments

This project comprises of two separate two storey apartment buildings and associated site-works, which provide a total of 26 one and two bedroom apartments adjacent to the recently completed Clubhouse and Workshop. The apartments have been fully documented by KPA Architects and are currently awaiting construction.

Externally the building is linked to the Clubhouse via landscaped pathways, providing easy access to the gymnasium, heated swimming pool, workshop, outdoor pizza oven and bowling green.

Our design philosophy was to provide a design that recognises the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs and aspirations of retirees and the financial and long term economic development considerations.  These considerations are incorporated within the master plan and building designs in a holistic, integrated manner providing urban clarity, security, comfort, appeal, identity and a sense of “pride of place”.

August 30, 2015 In

Bethanie Beachside Villas

This project is a two storey apartment building and associated siteworks, which provides a total of 41 one and two bedroom apartments adjacent to the recently completed Clubhouse.

Externally the building is linked to the Clubhouse with a covered walkway, providing easy access to the Beachside gymnasium, heated swimming pool, outdoor pizza oven and bowling green.

The apartments are designed to provide residents with the option of independent living or, alternatively, residents can take advantage of the adjacent clubhouse and have their meals and laundry needs provided. In plan the building forms an ‘L’ with the long axis aligned east – west and the shorter axis aligned north – south, maximising solar access and capturing cooling south west breezes, resulting in an effective and welcoming passive design. All apartments are designed with views to the adjacent natural bushland, or to intimate courtyards separating the development from the clubhouse. Natural materials, a contemporary style and a relaxed colour palette will all contribute to the holiday, seaside aesthetic.

Clever use of the steep site has resulted in universal access being provided to the whole facility.

August 26, 2015 In

Peel Stage 2

The proposal comprises of two new two storey senior community housing buildings which provides an additional  98 one and two bedroom apartments to the 96 apartments completed in stage 1.

The new building together with the existing stage 1 are complimented with numerous residential features including arts and crafts rooms, fitness/gymnasium rooms, a café meeting place and hairdresser and the existing auditoria will be significantly increased in area. Externally the buildings are linked with a louvered walkway linking facilities such as a children’s playground, alfresco area, putting green, BBQ area and gardens.

Our design philosophy was to provide master planning and design that recognises the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs and aspirations of retirees and the financial and long term economic development considerations. These considerations are incorporated within the Master Plan and building designs in a holistic, integrated manner providing urban clarity, security, comfort, appeal, identity and a sense of “pride of place”.

Clear, clever site planning achieved maximum yields for Bethanie Community Housing in Peel while maintaining a high level of environmental responsibility and sustainability. Functional and well thought out designs provided practical solutions of high standard and aesthetic appeal, along with our usual energy efficient and water wise solutions.

August 26, 2015 In

Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care

Named after the diamond in the Crown of Queen Elizabeth, this development involved the demolition of an existing aged care facility and replaced with the new construction of ‘Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care’.

The new facility is two storey’s, specifically designed with 80 aged care and dementia care beds. New amenities include activity and dining areas with intimate domestic kitchens for residents to enjoy. These are complemented with a commercial kitchen, laundry and staff areas. There are views and access to dementia wandering gardens and internal courtyards throughout the building.

The external design reflects the residential nature of the surrounding suburb of Wembley. It sits comfortably within this context, having consideration for the neighbours. Artwork is integral to the architecture, creating a stunning natural entry from Pangbourne Street.

This project received Winner for ‘Residential Aged Care Project of the Year’ at the Eldercare Innovation Awards 2019.

Scroll to the last image to watch a video we created of this project.