Western Australia
Karlup Ceramics Studio is a significant investment in the arts and is a rare opportunity to deliver a custom creative space in a central urban area.
Since 1978, Atwell House has been a home for artists and local community arts groups, and the addition of Karlup Ceramics Studio only strengthens this vibrant creative community precinct.
The name Karlup is a Noongar word for ‘place of fire’ and resulted from consultation with Whadjuk Aboriginal heritage site informants, Elders and Traditional Owners.
Karlup Ceramic Studio not only adds important infrastructure to the cultural and community landscape, but it will also foster an environment in which everyone has access to cultural stories, knowledge, heritage, resources and opportunities to learn, create, and enjoy life.
“Karlup Ceramics Studio has grown from a series of garden sheds to the only purpose-built community ceramic studio in WA.
The inside of the studio is light and has special fans for ionising dust particles, air conditioning and extractor fans in the kiln area and wet room. The shelving allows us to easily see the equipment we have accumulated over the years.
Slavin have provided us with a well-finished building where we can now run classes and workshops for all age groups in the wider community to learn new skills, develop their artistic abilities, socialise and maintain their mental health”
Airey Taylor Consulting, Structural Engineer
Ecoscape, Landscape Consultant
Focus WA Consulting, Electrical Consultant
PGD Consulting, Hydraulic Consultant
Sustainability WA, ESD Consultant
Taycon Group, Building Surveyor
Wilde & Woollard, Quantity Surveyor
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
