Council House, Office building in Perth, Australia
Council House is a 13-story office building on St Georges Terrace featuring floor-to-ceiling windows in aluminum frames that define its modernist design. The structure houses the City of Perth's administrative offices and council chambers where municipal business takes place.
The building was completed in the early 1960s and opened by the Queen in 1963 as Perth's new civic headquarters. Its construction marked a transition toward modern administrative facilities for the growing city.
The building stands as a key example of how Australian cities embraced modernist design in the decades following World War II. Its style shaped how people in Perth think about contemporary civic architecture and municipal spaces.
The building sits in the heart of Perth's business district with straightforward access from the main street. Visitors can explore public areas during business hours, though some sections remain restricted for administrative work.
The exterior facade transforms at night through thousands of LED lights that display in changing colors. This lighting system creates a striking visual effect that makes the building stand out after dark.
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