The Whitfield

LOCATION

78-80 Old Perth Road, Bassendean, WA

ARCHITECT

John Silbert & Associates

TYPE OF PROJECT

Construction

VALUE

$8.6 million

STATUS

Completed

PROJECT SNAPSHOT

The Whitfield is a mixed-use development located in the heart of the Bassendean Town Centre and comprises of a ground floor café, offices and carpark with 34 apartments over a four-storey development. The building envelope has been constructed using traditional brickwork, glazed balustrading and Colorbond roofing. It was developed by Willing Property.

We won the project through a competitive tender process.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

The site had a high water table which required extensive dewatering to enable in-ground concrete footings and services installations. Dewatering took place for approximately eight weeks and the water was discharged into the sewer in coordination with Water Corporation.
To meet the tight program, we saved time by changing pour sequences and altering the fascia truss detail.

HIGHLIGHTS

The attractive extensive brickwork is a highlight of this development.
Another highlight is the tower and spire featuring a structural steel frame, CFC cladding to lantern frame, metal roof sheeting and purpose-made metal roof capping.

FEATURES OF DEVELOPMENT

Apartments consist of one and two bedroom layouts with private balconies. The communal areas feature an atrium garden with planters containing water wise planting and pergola areas together with BBQ and seating facilities.

The ground floor carpark features CCTV-monitored secure parking, with 48 car bays, stores, waste management area and end of trip facilities including bike racks and communal restrooms. The verge has also been altered to accommodate visitor car parking and local council services to the site.

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