Heath Ledger Theatre
June 29th 2010 06:07
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Sat 19 November, 2005 Culture and the Arts
Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will feature the 575 seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 200plus seat flexible Studio Underground. Also included in the Centre is The Courtyard, a multi-purpose outdoor events space, two rehearsal rooms and two flexible use private suites.
Western Australia's new performing arts venue unveiled
19/11/05
The winning concept design for Western Australia's exciting new Performing Arts Venue has been unveiled by Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale.
Ms McHale said an impressive concept design by Kerry Hill Architects had beaten a field of 40 designs submitted by architects from around the world.
'This exciting design was unanimously judged the winner by an international jury panel chaired by WA Government Architect Professor Geoffrey London,' the Minister said.
'The judges unanimously decided the design had the most potential for resolving the urban design and functional requirements of the site.'
Ms McHale said the project, to be built on the corner of William and Roe Streets, Northbridge by late 2008, would comprise a 525-575 seat main theatre and a 200-seat studio theatre, with associated rehearsal and production spaces.
'This winning concept design will now be refined and we look forward to a functional and inspiring venue for performers and audiences - and one which is also a defining architectural landmark,' she said.
WA Government Architect and jury chair Professor Geoffrey London said the design was an intelligent solution to a complex site, which used a well-chosen palette of materials and featured a luminous fly-tower, creating a compelling night-time landmark.
Ms McHale said Kerry Hill Architects was an award-winning firm established in Singapore in 1979 with offices in Singapore and Fremantle.
'Mr Hill studied at UWA and worked on the Perth Concert Hall - the last performing arts venue built in the city 30 years ago,' she said.
'Kerry Hill Architects has won 25 design awards and designed the Darwin Performing Arts Centre and The Black Box theatre in Singapore.'
'Elements of the design include a glowing fly-tower that acts as a beacon to the surrounding city, spacious foyers and an intimate and interactive main theatre,' Mr Hill said.
'I believe this design has the potential to engage the WA public and provide a new identity for performing arts in the State.'
Ms McHale said construction of the venue would create 500 to 1,500 jobs and boost tourism numbers.
'The Gallop Government is providing new jobs and opportunities for Western Australians, as well as enhancing our unique lifestyle,' she said.
For more information about the competition and to view all the stage one and two design submissions, visit the CentreStage website: centre stage design
Now the structure is close to completion.
Building the Centre
Forward works commenced on the site of the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia on 13 November 2006.
Broad Construction Services carried out the forward works, which included demolition, excavation and substructure to prepare the site for the main construction.
The tender for the main construction contract was awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd on 5 October 2007 and work started on site at the end of October that year.
The construction program is scheduled to take approximately 110 weeks.
What is happening on site
June 2010
Things are beginning to come together within the venue and, whilst finishing is still to come, the conclusion of the structural component is getting closer.
In the Heath Ledger Theatre installation of the timber cladding is nearing completion. The upper balcony is under construction and the orchestra pit lift and removable apron are complete. On a technical note, the flying system has been tested and is now operational.
The Studio Underground and Rehearsal Rooms 1 and 2 have had their floors completed and are structurally finished.
Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will feature the 575 seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 200plus seat flexible Studio Underground. Also included in the Centre is The Courtyard, a multi-purpose outdoor events space, two rehearsal rooms and two flexible use private suites.
Designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the design will deliver a building which will not only provide a functional and inspiring venue for performers and their audiences, but will also be a defining architectural landmark for Perth.
The State Theatre Centre will present contemporary performing arts, such as theatre and dance, in diverse ways with a focus on distinctive professional and contemporary work produced locally, nationally and internationally.
Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will feature the 575 seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 200plus seat flexible Studio Underground. Also included in the Centre is The Courtyard, a multi-purpose outdoor events space, two rehearsal rooms and two flexible use private suites.
Western Australia's new performing arts venue unveiled
19/11/05
The winning concept design for Western Australia's exciting new Performing Arts Venue has been unveiled by Culture and Arts Minister Sheila McHale.
Ms McHale said an impressive concept design by Kerry Hill Architects had beaten a field of 40 designs submitted by architects from around the world.
'This exciting design was unanimously judged the winner by an international jury panel chaired by WA Government Architect Professor Geoffrey London,' the Minister said.
'The judges unanimously decided the design had the most potential for resolving the urban design and functional requirements of the site.'
Ms McHale said the project, to be built on the corner of William and Roe Streets, Northbridge by late 2008, would comprise a 525-575 seat main theatre and a 200-seat studio theatre, with associated rehearsal and production spaces.
'This winning concept design will now be refined and we look forward to a functional and inspiring venue for performers and audiences - and one which is also a defining architectural landmark,' she said.
WA Government Architect and jury chair Professor Geoffrey London said the design was an intelligent solution to a complex site, which used a well-chosen palette of materials and featured a luminous fly-tower, creating a compelling night-time landmark.
Ms McHale said Kerry Hill Architects was an award-winning firm established in Singapore in 1979 with offices in Singapore and Fremantle.
'Mr Hill studied at UWA and worked on the Perth Concert Hall - the last performing arts venue built in the city 30 years ago,' she said.
'Kerry Hill Architects has won 25 design awards and designed the Darwin Performing Arts Centre and The Black Box theatre in Singapore.'
'Elements of the design include a glowing fly-tower that acts as a beacon to the surrounding city, spacious foyers and an intimate and interactive main theatre,' Mr Hill said.
'I believe this design has the potential to engage the WA public and provide a new identity for performing arts in the State.'
Ms McHale said construction of the venue would create 500 to 1,500 jobs and boost tourism numbers.
'The Gallop Government is providing new jobs and opportunities for Western Australians, as well as enhancing our unique lifestyle,' she said.
For more information about the competition and to view all the stage one and two design submissions, visit the CentreStage website: centre stage design
Now the structure is close to completion.
Building the Centre
Forward works commenced on the site of the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia on 13 November 2006.
Broad Construction Services carried out the forward works, which included demolition, excavation and substructure to prepare the site for the main construction.
The tender for the main construction contract was awarded to John Holland Pty Ltd on 5 October 2007 and work started on site at the end of October that year.
The construction program is scheduled to take approximately 110 weeks.
What is happening on site
June 2010
Things are beginning to come together within the venue and, whilst finishing is still to come, the conclusion of the structural component is getting closer.
In the Heath Ledger Theatre installation of the timber cladding is nearing completion. The upper balcony is under construction and the orchestra pit lift and removable apron are complete. On a technical note, the flying system has been tested and is now operational.
The Studio Underground and Rehearsal Rooms 1 and 2 have had their floors completed and are structurally finished.
Located on the corner of Roe and William Streets in Northbridge, the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia will feature the 575 seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 200plus seat flexible Studio Underground. Also included in the Centre is The Courtyard, a multi-purpose outdoor events space, two rehearsal rooms and two flexible use private suites.
Designed by award-winning Kerry Hill Architects, the design will deliver a building which will not only provide a functional and inspiring venue for performers and their audiences, but will also be a defining architectural landmark for Perth.
The State Theatre Centre will present contemporary performing arts, such as theatre and dance, in diverse ways with a focus on distinctive professional and contemporary work produced locally, nationally and internationally.
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