Whadjuk Country
Western Australia
AngliSchools House reimagines a former concrete CBD office building as a vertical education precinct that brings new daily life to Perth’s city west end. Through adaptive reuse, the project retains and upgrades the existing structure, extending the life of a significant asset while delivering contemporary learning environments in the heart of the city.
Three organisations operate under one roof, creating a connected precinct that supports students, educators and the wider AngliSchools community. The design is shaped by a clear pedagogical idea – 'the city is our campus' – with learning extending beyond classrooms into Perth’s cultural, civic and industry networks. Inside, flexible, light-filled spaces support both focused study and social connection, reinforcing wellbeing and belonging in a high density setting.
Future proofing is built in from the outset, with capacity planned for a substantial vertical expansion as the school grows, ensuring long-term adaptability and community value.
Commendation for Educational Architecture
The brief to establish both a centre of administration and learning in the CBD within an existing building brought with it significant opportunity and enormous challenges. The architects took on these challenges, along with the foreseen need for future major additions.
The planning, design and built outcomes deliver highly intelligent and innovative responses to provide the maximum use of available space, utilise outlook and respond to the city context.
A most commendable project.
Commendation for Educational Architecture
The brief to establish both a centre of administration and learning in the CBD within an existing building brought with it significant opportunity and enormous challenges. The architects took on these challenges, along with the foreseen need for future major additions.
The planning, design and built outcomes deliver highly intelligent and innovative responses to provide the maximum use of available space, utilise outlook and respond to the city context.
A most commendable project.
“By day, AngliSchools House will be alive with students in red blazers, teachers and head office staff. This is a building with purpose and energy, and one we believe will help continue to shape Perth’s future as a vibrant education destination.” (The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, CEO of AngliSchools)
“This is a transformative moment not just for our students but for education in WA. Our identity as Perth’s only inner-city school remains unchanged, but with this new campus we can offer so much more. It’s a school built for tomorrow, open today.” (Tina Campbell, Principal, St George’s Anglican Grammar School)
Sophie Bond, Design Architect
Alexandra Smith, Project Architect
Matthias Widjaja, Design Architect
David Gulland, Project Architect
Ben Rees, Design Architect
John Ducey, Project Architect
Casy Yang, Design Team Member
Kahla Murphy, Design Team Member
Kaine Jenkins, Design Team Member
James Brougham, Design Team Member
Renae Basso, Design Team Member
Savannah Touihri, Interior Design
Hassell, Landscape Consultant
Tomahawk Property, Project Manager
Owen Consulting, Quantity Surveyor
Pritchard Francis, Structural Engineer
BEST Consultants, Electrical Consultant
BCA Consultants, Hydraulic Consultant
SMW&C, Services Consultant
BCA Consultants, Building Surveyor
Marshall Day, Acoustic Consultant
Full Circle Design, ESD Consultant