Facade Upgrade ● West Perth, WA
Parliament Place Façade Upgrade
Designed by Matt Burleigh ● In collaboration with Oriol Design Studio
Parliament Place Façade Upgrade is a comprehensive replacement of the existing façade at 46 Parliament Place, addressing deterioration, waterproofing failure, and public safety concerns associated with the ageing cladding system. The project involves a full façade renewal alongside necessary structural upgrades to support the new system.
The design process has included extensive value engineering and multiple iterations to balance performance, durability, and cost, resulting in a revised façade solution suitable for construction. The project is currently progressing toward site commencement.
The design prioritised clarity and performance over visual excess, focusing on façade integrity, weatherproofing, and safe, durable detailing. Material selection and structural coordination were carefully resolved to address existing failures while improving long-term performance and maintainability.
The result is a considered façade solution shaped through iterative testing and value engineering, supporting informed client decision-making and a clear path toward construction.
A restrained material palette and carefully resolved building envelope informed the proposed extension, allowing it to sit comfortably within the existing aged care facility while prioritising durability, accessibility, and long-term performance. Subtle material articulation and controlled openings were used to support energy efficiency and ease of maintenance, rather than visual excess.
The envelope design reinforced comfort through spatial planning and environmental control, supporting a calm, functional dining environment appropriate to an operational aged care setting.
A clear and legible architectural approach informed the façade replacement, with emphasis placed on envelope performance, structural integration, and material expression as experienced from the public realm. Structure, junctions, and surface treatments were carefully resolved to prioritise safety, weatherproofing, and durability over visual excess.
The upgraded façade establishes a coherent, robust external identity while addressing the technical shortcomings of the existing system, supporting long-term performance within a dense urban context.