Perth Concert Hall, Concert hall and heritage site in City of Perth, Australia.
The Perth Concert Hall is a Brutalist concert venue on St Georges Terrace, next to the Supreme Court Gardens and Government House. Its upper facade is a row of tall, narrow concrete piers with glazed bays between them, above a banded concrete fascia and a red-brown paved terrace with broad steps. Inside, the main auditorium seats 1,729 people and holds a 3,000-pipe organ.
Construction started in 1971 and the building opened on January 26, 1973, during Australia Day celebrations. The project reflects the modernist architectural movement that was reshaping Perth in the 1970s.
The foyer was intended for changing art exhibitions rather than permanent displays. Sidney Nolan offered to lend the city 64 wildflower paintings; after public debate he withdrew the offer, yet the first foyer exhibition showed 54 of them. The bar is named the Wardle Room after Sir Thomas Wardle.
The venue sits within walking distance of several car parks including the City of Perth Car Park and Terrace Road Car Park. Plan extra time for arrival since parking availability in the city center can vary depending on the time of day.
The building holds registration as a State Registered Place, recognizing its architectural importance within Western Australia. This designation marks how the bold design choices of the 1970s continue to shape the city's identity.
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