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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.

April 5, 2015 In

Stargate Kelmscott

The works at Stargate Shopping Centre in Kelmscott began as proposed additions and alterations to an existing neighbourhood centre and throughout the course of the project the scope expanded to include one new restaurant pad site and later, one new retail pad site.

The original dated facades and entries were replaced with crisp new parapets and modern blade-style entry statements. A corner of the building was removed to create a sundrenched alfresco area, surrounded by lush landscaping. The resurfacing of the existing car park and the establishment of secure staff parking have increased amenity for patrons and employees alike. To address the low ceilings and darkness in the existing malls, three new skylights were added. A combination of natural light and new designer fittings now illuminate the new curved bulkheads and the realigned, retiled malls. The two new pad site buildings are located on a prominent corner of the site, on Albany Highway and create a ‘main street’ presence.

The works to both the building and the car park were staged to allow for continued trading, even throughout the installation of the large new skylight structures directly outside the Coles and IGA Supermarkets. Continued trading and the delivery of significant cost benefits were enabled by the substantial reuse of the existing building.

 

April 5, 2015 In

Bethanie On The Park

Bethanie on the Park is a retirement estate located in Menora, owned and operated by the Bethanie Group. The original Clubhouse building was constructed in a similar style to the residential units, housing administration and communal facilities with an open central courtyard.

To create additional facilities and to provide a modern statement on arrival, KPA was appointed to undertake an internal and external refurbishment, as well as some alterations to the building envelope.

On approach, visitors are greeted by a stone-clad porte-cochère, which utilises the existing structure to create a functional statement. The external walls have been rendered and new entry signage added. Internally, glossy travertine flooring stretches through the expansive entry foyer, past the refurbished reception and offices to the right and through into the community facilities. In place of the original central courtyard sits the new reading deck, library and IT nook. The ethereal illumination of the coffered ceilings contrasts with the bamboo floor boards to create a peaceful and inviting space. The dining and bar areas extend through bi-fold doors into new alfresco and barbeque areas, creating flexible, trans-seasonal spaces in which residents can socialise. Amenities including a physiotherapy room, hairdresser, staff room and toilets have also been relocated and upgraded, together providing a high quality asset for the residents and the Bethanie Group.

April 5, 2015 In

Eaton Fair Shopping Centre

Eaton Fair is a regional shopping centre located between Bunbury and Australind, originally consisting of a Woolworths Supermarket and specialty shops, positioned along an air conditioned mall.

The Eaton Fair Redevelopment has seen the existing centre more than triple in size. The extension of the existing air conditioned mall is lined with new retail specialty shops as it runs from the existing mall through to a large forecourt to the Kmart Discount Department Store. A perpendicular link mall spills out to a new open-air ‘main street’ pedestrian mall, with a visual link to a new conditioned mall and a new Coles forecourt, with further specialty shops.

The main street mall is lined with retail and food tenancies, full length skylights above drench the space in natural light and dramatic ribbon-inspired entry statements dance at each of its ends. To the north, a grand new town square surrounded by restaurants, cafes and a small bar, opens out to local recreational space and Shire Offices, creating a lively community hub.

Most of the parking for the development is located on the deck above, which created a number of challenges, including access, skylights, services and provision for future development, all of which KPA worked hard to address. In addition, 12 residential apartments are located over two levels, on the parking deck, looking out over the town square and adjacent open space.

April 5, 2015 In

Kwinana Marketplace

The original Kwinana Hub Shopping Centre was built in the early 1970’s and extended in the 1980’s.

Approximately 20 years on, it had become a dated and disconnected shopping centre in need of major redevelopment. KPA worked on this project for several different clients for approximately 10 years prior the Kwinana Marketplace Redevelopment commencement proper, including extensive master planning exercises.

The age and layout of the old shopping centre added to the complexity of a project of this size and nature. There were massive additions, alterations and services upgrades involved in the project, in addition to new works including a BIG W Discount Department Store, specialty shops, malls, food court, main street shops and a Dan Murphy’s store. The existing building has been refurbished to tie in with the new extensions; including modern new facades, contemporary interior finishes, new entries, amenities, car parking and landscaping.

The centre was substantially open and trading in November 2012 and at that point it was sold to new owners, Shopping Centres Australasia Property Group. In June 2013, Fabcot’s Kwinana Marketplace Redevelopment was honoured with the City of Kwinana’s ‘City Award’, being recognised as a key component in the revitalisation of the Kwinana Town Centre. KPA Architects is exceptionally proud of its role in this project and the delivery of a very good result for Fabcot.

November 5, 1999 In

Bethanie Gwelup Aged Care

Completed in March 2017, this state of the art Aged Care Facility situated in Perth’s north-west provides 112 specifically designed high care and dementia en-suite bedrooms.

Ancillary rooms include a hair salon, library, social rooms for arts and crafts, treatment rooms, café and dining rooms. The external façade of the facility also reflects the quality of design within, with a mix of elegant materials from stonework, facebrick, aluminium cladding and metal roofing.

With designed sustainability in mind, the waste water is retained from the industrial washing machines and used to reticulate through surrounding landscaping, which in turn saves water and reduces running costs. The power provisions for these buildings are predominantly self-sufficient with over 680 PV (Photo Voltaic) modules situated on both roofs.

The new worship centre and community outreach facilities developed in conjunction with the Lake Gwelup Christian Church, will significantly enhance the quality of life for residents, staff and the broader community of Gwelup. The co-location of the church facilities with the aged care facilities will foster an ongoing relationship and sense of belonging between a vast range of people, resulting in a strong spirit and support network amidst a multi-generational, multicultural community.

 

Click here to watch a fly through to see the full extent of the development.

Click here to view the completed project feature in the West Australian TV program ‘Home in WA’.

This meticulously planned suite of buildings provide a world class, state of the art aged care environment.