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perth+
May 5, 2017
MRA ‘IN PRINCIPLE’ DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION REPORT

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Project Vision
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority’s vision for the Elizabeth Quay Project is to:
“Transform the relationship between the city and the river and enhance the identity of central Perth. Elizabeth Quay will be a highly
interactive civic space, accessible to the whole region and within walking distance of all major facilities within central Perth.”
Brookfield Property Partners’ design objective is to achieve a landmark, mixed-use development set within the new world-class location
of Elizabeth Quay. The development will establish a new commercial, residential, and hotel address in the Perth CBD and a clear
identity for the Quay. The development will represent Brookfield’s ethos of ‘Best in Class’ when benchmarked against competitive
product, and will be a reflection of Brookfield’s commitment to design excellence.
Design Response: PERTH+
Anchoring the axis linking Elizabeth Quay, the CBD, the Cultural Centre, and Northbridge, PERTH+ is a beacon, a land-mark between
water and city, a signature that celebrates Perth’s future as a world-class destination and global city. In their simple elegance, the two
towers of PERTH+ engage their urban surroundings as a modern and confident center point, and complement the desire to have a mix
of uses, including retail, offices, hotel, and residences.
Less than midway up the taller tower beats a glowing heart, the ‘Plus.’ Perceptible from the ground and at a distance, its cantilevers
present a positively disruptive dynamism in the Perth business district. Aligned with the Plus’ longest arm, the smaller tower strengthens
the pair’s urban scale, its façade and proportions in perfect harmony with its neighbor. Together, the PERTH+ towers embrace the Quay
with new, communal open spaces in the form of a large, civic plaza that extends The Landing and a shared landscaped pedestrian way,
both lined with retail, restaurants, and café terraces.
Residents of PERTH+ enjoy magnificent views of the city and the Swan River from their sheltered balconies. Restaurants, bars, gym,
private dining room for large gatherings, and entertainment room are available to them without leaving the building, at the push of
a high-speed lift’s button. Equally favored, hotel guests benefit from the same grand panorama and views onto the beautiful Plus’
landscaped rooftop, as well as first class amenities. Office workers are immersed in the city with views onto Elizabeth Quay’s lively
activities, closest to the retail and restaurant venues, and with quick and dedicated access to their floors or the amenities in the Plus. All
are directly serviced by ferry, bus, and train.
Beyond its architectural and urban value to the city, PERTH+ is designed to adjust its land use with market fluctuations, both during
design and over the building’s life. The office floorplates are ideally dimensioned, column free, and easily divisible; the hotel follows
guidelines of a high-end brand; the residences are coordinated to maximize sales via flexibility of unit size; and the amenities, in the
Plus, combine into a hive of activities and benefits used by the public. Retail and food & beverage on the two lowest floors of both
buildings energize the street edges and—in combination with civic-scaled sun shading and wind protection in the public space—spill
activity out toward the Quay.
In land use, form, and aesthetic, PERTH+ is an opportunity—and an invitation to visit, to linger, to shop, to work, and to live—in an
environment worthy of its magnificent setting.

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Stage 1

4.
Complete Development

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Stage 1

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Stage 1

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Complete Development

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Complete Development

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Gym
Meeting Rooms

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Restaurant / Bar
Lobby & Ballroom

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View Up from Geoffrey Bolton Avenue

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MRA / Perth+ Elevation Comparison

13.
Design Evolution

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1,481 m²
1,498 m²
The objectives for Lots 5 & 6 seem at odds: a building pair that must be an urban landmark, but must meet the
rigor of speculative development and the MRA Design Guidelines, and be adjustable to market fluctuations during
refinement. The proposed concept generates value from this very dichotomy.
Starting from the MRA Reference Scheme, which permits a maximum of 1,498 m2
and 1,481 m2
for the Lot 5 and
Lot 6 tower footprints respectively,…
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…the floorplates are expanded to 2,050 m2
to allow for 1,650 m2
NLA, the minimum commercially viable area.
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2,050 m²
2,050 m²

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The podium is removed to increase public communal space, enhance view corridors, and reduce bulk,...
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…while both buildings are pulled to the site’s eastern and western boundaries to obtain the MRA’s desired 20 m
interstitial space, and…4
22.3 m

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…pushed to the 5 m setback on the northern edge to create a public forecourt facing The Landing and maximize
sunlight penetration.5
19m

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To accommodate the client’s floor areas with minimal overshadowing of The Landing and surrounding public
spaces—and to create a focal point for the Elizabeth Quay site—the Lot 5 tower is stretched up while Lot 6’s
building is lowered.
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A clear design direction and aesthetic coherence that nonetheless allows programmatic modulation is achieved
by composing the two towers from four discrete elements: three large, efficient, flexible land use ‘blocks’ and one
relatively small, highly unique ‘Plus’ of amenities.
The land use blocks are maximized to meet the most desirable commercial dimensions. The lower, office blocks
have 2,050 m2
floors, 4 m floor-to-floor heights, and a façade grid / planning module of 1.5 m. The upper block
contains the hotel and residences, both with 1,530 m2
floors, 3.4 m floor-to-floor heights, and a façade grid /
planning module of 1.4 m.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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1,530 m²
2,050 m²

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By keeping the hotel and residences conjoined and distinct from the office blocks, the ratio of hotel to residential
floors can easily fluctuate within the upper block.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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The building asserts its landmark stature in two ways.
First, within the nine lots of Elizabeth Quay, all but Lot 4—yet to be sold—have similar uses to Lots 5 & 6, including
their podium functions. To establish Lot 5’s individuality beyond its superior height, and offer a community asset
within the Quay, the hotel, residential, and some office amenities are consolidated into the Plus, a dynamic insert
cantilevered from the tower’s core between the lots’ upper and lower blocks. The Plus becomes a beacon visible
from around the city.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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Most of the amenities contained in the Plus—such as restaurant, bar, ballroom, gym, and meeting facilities—are
open to the public. While roof terraces are likely not possible due to wind loads, the Plus—itself an interior, public
amenity—offers spectacular elevated views over the Swan River and Perth’s CBD.
In addition to generating a vibrant public magnet, aggregating amenities from the hotel, residential, and office
components in the Plus is not only cost-effective by eliminating redundancies, it creates critical mass that affords
more impressive facilities. For example, the gym—required by the brief for all three main building uses—can attain
a size reasonably leased by a third-party operator. This aggregation also results in providing additional and easily
accessible amenities to the offices and residences, which can use the hotel’s ballroom, restaurant, bar, and meeting
rooms.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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Clusters of building use are grouped in each of the Plus’ four arms: restaurant / bar; gym / pool / spa; meeting /
private dining / game room; and function / pre-function, which also includes the hotel lobby. Each cluster has its
own architectural expression, revealed at night to increase its power as an attractor and as a signature feature. By
keeping them independent, the architectural character of each cluster can be easily redefined during design, and—
by using lightweight, sustainable construction materials—can be adaptively changed over the building’s life.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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The second means by which PERTH+ asserts its landmark quality is in its confident simplicity. Amidst the
constellation of highly articulated architectural pieces surrounding Elizabeth Quay and the design of the Quay
itself, the tower’s pure form—like the tower on Lot 2—stands out. The tall, simple edifices of Lots 2 and 5 create a
compositional counterpoint, with Lot 5’s height maintaining the primacy of the Quay’s heart.
Its composition—keeping office and hotel / residential separate—gives prevalence to the efficiency and
functionality of each use while producing a compelling, elegant, and distinct form.
A visual twin to its neighbor on Lot 5, the office block of Lot 6 similarly offers floor plates of 2,050 m2
with a
generous clearance from core to perimeter on its southern, river-facing side. By matching the height of Lot 6 to the
top of Lot 5’s Plus, Lot 6 compositionally complements the landmark tower, but its subsequent staging does not
detract from the latter.
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The two PERTH+ towers are joined by an open-air pedestrian laneway, a ‘Main Street’ of sorts that avoids the
‘superblock’ effect detrimental to human scale, and retail and urban activation. Lifting hotel and partial office
amenities off of grade (many of which—such as function / pre-function spaces and meeting facilities—rarely activate
the edges) eliminates the need for an oversized podium while still providing more retail. This enlarged retail is
supported by the 3,118 m2
of added pedestrian area around the towers afforded by the removal of the podium,
infusing the perimeters of Lots 5 & 6 with light, air, and views.
The enlarged pedestrian zone around the base of the towers has three sub-zones.
On the north, the towers’ 5 m setback provides a more gracious pedestrian circulation and entries to the offices
(prominently located on the northwest corner of Lot 5 and northeast corner of Lot 6) and hotel. Placing the office
entries on the outer corners maintains the formal character of The Esplanade.
Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
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Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
Separating the two structures’ bases creates a pedestrian Main Street that can draw people from The Esplanade
onto Geoffrey Bolton Avenue and the Quay’s activities. This new artery is lined by retail and restaurants.
The removal of the Podium also sets back the towers of PERTH+ from the property line by 14 m, creating a civic
plaza 19 m deep without The Landing and 72 m deep including The Landing. Since the development of Elizabeth
Quay, Perth has grown accustomed to using Lots 4 through 7 for civic functions. As Elizabeth Quay is completed,
these functions will be orphaned. PERTH+ thereby provides an extension of The Landing and area for hosting large
civic events
By lifting the hotel amenities and some of the office amenities, and combining them with the residential amenities,
opportunity is provided to include more retail space at the towers’ bases. The two stories of food & beverage / retail
beckon visitors, providing a lively promenade with beautiful views out to the Quay and the Swan River, and from the
Quay in to the warmth of cafes, restaurants, and stores. Facing the Quay, sun shade and wind protection canopies
define an outdoor public space where food & beverage / retail can spill, art / performance events can be held, or
seasonal kiosks can further fulfill the MRA’s plans for Elizabeth Quay.
With the public amenities—such as the restaurant / bar—inside the Plus, and the ground plane’s plazas and Main
Street, PERTH+ is a landmark destination for urban life and a landmark building on the Perth skyline.
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Architectural Expression
The facade is comprised of a unitized aluminum curtainwall that takes advantage of structural silicone to achieve flush glazing on the
exterior, expressed behind an overlay of structural vertical mullions. The structural vertical mullions have been relocated outboard of
the facade to create a smaller frame on the building’s interior (increasing usable area and improving aesthetics), to perform as a fin
assisting in shading, and to enhance the building’s external beauty. The glass is a typical insulated glass unit with an ultra-neutral, high-
performance low-E coating.
The typical office floor units are 1.5 m x 4 m, and 1.4 m x 3.4 m for the hotel and residential floors. These sizes allow for competitive
bidding, a wide range of procurement options, and straightforward installation of the curtainwall. The facade panels are unitized in the
factory into a four-sided frame and hung from the buildings’ floor slabs like a conventional curtainwall. The aluminum fins are connected
to one side of the curtainwall unit and the other side is braced by the adjacent panel. This allows the facade to accommodate building
movements while also maintaining narrow profiles to maximize sight lines.
The residences’ wintergarden balconies, integrated into the facade, protect residents from Perths’ winds while enjoying the outdoors,
and provide significant shading that reduces heat gain. Operable panels allow the wintergardens to open to the exerior or close to
become an extension of the interior living space.

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500 100 200500 100 200
Facade Details

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Residential Balconies Closed

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Residential Balconies Open

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Building Layout and Orientation
Not only does the PERTH+ configuration fulfill commercial viability for the developer, but it increases workers’, residents’, and visitors’
well-being, and addresses the CBD’s urban fabric.
The taller tower’s two blocks and its smaller twin add office, hotel, and residential uses to Elizabeth Quay. The office floorplates are
maximized at 2,050 m2
with a minimum 12 m core-to-glass dimension, 1.5 m façade grid / planning module, and 4 m floor-to-floor
heights. The hotel and residential floorplates are reduced for maximum efficiency to 1,530 m2
, with a façade grid / planning module of
1.4 m and 3.4 m floor-to-floor heights.
Occupants on the lower blocks of both towers get maximum daylight thanks to the 22.3 m space between the two structures. Residents
and hotel guests above benefit from unobstructed views, thus privacy; natural ventilation through operable windows is also an amenity
for all the residential units. The building façade’s fins and the residence’s interior balconies provide shading and shelter from the wind.
The façade system is also designed to reduce solar heat gain meeting an environmental criteria of 5 Star Green Star rating.
The commercial maximization of PERTH+ does not take away from the towers’ urban contributions. The Plus, with its cantilevers
of different sizes, provides visual interest on each of its sides. The towers’ setbacks maintain the view corridors set in the Design
Guidelines, even adding a new view corridor between them, key to increasing the connection between the CBD and the Quay. Further,
the lack of a massive podium allows for the finer-grained, human-scale landscape and small architectural interventions so essential in
the activation of the public realm.
Note: layouts subject to further design development

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Office Levels
1,650 m2
NLA
1,750 m2
NLA
23.5
Office Levels
1,000 m2
NSA
Hotel Levels
1,008 m2
NSA
Residential Levels

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Podium and Tower
PERTH+ favors opening the city to the Quay via a landscaped Main Street that runs between the two buildings instead of a large
podium—tying the two buildings—whose presence would obstruct views and cordon off access. Removing the podium also reduces
bulk and results in 40% more public realm (on Lots 5 and 6) for active uses, including terraces and landscapes visible and accessible
to all. In the communal open space freed by the separated towers, strategically placed trees and landforms will serve to ameliorate the
wind conditions.
By eliminating the podium, The Landing is extended to the buildings’ bases. This improves the Quay’s viability to host the large public
events the city has held on the vacant Lots 4 through 7. The towers’ separation also increases the visual and physical permeability of
the CBD to the Quay.
The main building’s presence within Perth’s skyline is undisputedly important. The towers competing for preeminence with Lot 5 are
Central Park Tower (250 m), Brookfield Place (235 m), and 108 St. Georges Terrace (214 m). PERTH+ Lot 5 is a 220 m tall building
that asserts itself on the horizon, and even more so within Elizabeth Quay. The tall tower stands as an icon in the city and on the Quay,
an elegant, lean volume interrupted by the dynamic Plus, itself a beacon visible from afar as a symbol of the lively activity down on the
Quay day and night. The lack of clear differentiation between the three uses inside the towers conveys a unified simplicity and humility
that is heightened by the contrasting, bold geometry of the Plus’ cantilevers and their internal, visible animation. The Plus also serves to
articulate the tower’s 220 m height, as it sits on top the office block, separating it from the more private hotel and residential uses above.
Massing and the long fins of the façade emphasize verticality. Although seemingly simple, the tower’s two upper uses can fluctuate in
size through construction without affecting the overall aesthetics.

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Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP
Use Guide

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94.9
76.0
Podium
7,222 m2
The Landing
5,836 m2
Lots 5 & 6 with Podium
OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RESIDENTIALHOTELOFFICE
• Encloses space of Elizabeth Quay
• Limits visual permeability

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Lots 5 & 6 without Podium
• Opens space of Elizabeth Quay
• Increases visual permeability
• Increases open public space at The Landing
• Increases landscape opportunities
Lot 5
2,052 m2
Lot 6
2,052 m2
3,118 m2
1,941 m2
14.0
22.336.0 36.0
94.8
57.0
5.0
76.0
The Landing
5,836 m2
OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RESIDENTIALHOTELOFFICE

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Scale / Use Comparison - Brookfield Place Perth
Lot 5 Lot 6
14.0
22.336.0 36.0
94.8
57.0
5.0
76.0
Lot201
843m2
Lot200
447m2
OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RESIDENTIALHOTELOFFICE

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Scale / Use Comparison - Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Lot 5 Lot 6
14.0
22.336.0 36.0
94.8
57.0
5.0
76.0
Forecourt
Typical Event Footprint
6,675 m2
OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RESIDENTIALHOTELOFFICE

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Envelope Comparison
In order to compare PERTH+ with the intent of the Design Guidelines, it was considered important to reference a built form outcome
from the Design Guidelines. Thus, two design references have been used, an MRA Reference scheme and an MRA Variant scheme, as
defined below.
The MRA Reference scheme is the massing shown in the Site Specific Design Guidelines for Lot 5 and Lot 6.
The MRA Variant scheme is a massing of similarly proportioned floorplates based on the maximum allowable footprint (60% of the area
within the 5 m setbacks of the property line) and in compliance with the Design Guidelines in terms of podium height and setbacks.

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60% area w/in setback = 1,481 m2
60% area w/in setback = 1,498 m2
20.0
60% area w/in setback = 1,481 m2
Lot 5 site area = 3,627 m
Area w/in 5m setback = 2,496 m
Footprint of current design = 2,052 m
60% area w/in setback = 1,498 m
Footprint of current design = 2,052 m2
2
2
2
2
20.0
22.3
Lot 6 site area = 3,594 m2
Area w/in 5m setback = 2,469 m2
MRA / PERTH+ Plan Comparison
OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RESIDENTIALHOTELOFFICE
PERTH+ Upper Level
PERTH+
MRA Reference
MRA Variant

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
PERTH+
PERTH+ Upper Level
MRA Reference
MRA Variant
Perth+
MRA Referen
MRA Variant
Perth+
Lot 5 West Elevation Lot 5 & 6 South Elevation Lot 6 East Elevation
MRA / PERTH+ Elevation Comparison
PERTH+
MRA Reference
MRA Variant

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MRA Variant
PERTH+
MRA Reference

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View Corridors
The four view corridors defined in the Design Guidelines are maintained. From Howard Street looking south, a thin edge of PERTH+
frames unobstructed views to the water. The lower size of Lot 6 opens up skies and views all the way to the Quay looking south on
Sherwood Court. From The Esplanade looking west, the corridor is activated by one of the short cantilevers of the Plus recessed and
high enough to maintain an open view through. Looking east on The Esplanade, the clean edges of both towers line up with the street
edge, and placing the small cantilevered volume in ‘height dialogue’ with the buildings across the street. The building base disappears
on Geoffrey Bolton Avenue looking east and west, while the Plus' southern cantilever stakes its iconic claim in the lower sky. And of
course, looking south in between the two buildings opens everyone to views of the Quay, the water, and The Bridge.

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View Key
St Georges Terrace
The Esplanade
Geoffrey Bolton Avenue
HowardStreet
WilliamStreet
SherwoodCourt
BarrackStreet
1 2
3
4
65
7
8

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(1) Howard Street Looking South
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(2) Sherwood Court Looking South
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(3) The Esplanade Looking East
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(4) The Esplanade Looking West
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(5) Geoffrey Bolton Avenue Looking East
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(6) Geoffrey Bolton Avenue Looking West
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(7) The Esplanade Looking South
PERTH+

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MRA Variant
MRA Reference
(8) The Landing Looking North
PERTH+

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Communal Space
The area between Lot 5 and Lot 6 and the areas in front of both buildings facing the Quay provide the perfect grounds for communal
space. Protected from winds and sun by landscape features, both the Main Street and the civic plaza can host café terraces, kiosks,
water elements, public art, and various public seating, and can also be taken over for the large events the Quay has been hosting on
Lots 4 through 7.
In addition, the Plus houses public restaurant, bar, ballroom, gym, and meeting facilities, with views over the Swan River and Perth’s
CBD. These public amenities can be accessed via dedicated express elevators so as to not disrupt the office functions and to maintain
privacy for the hotel guests and PERTH+ residents. While rooftop terraces are likely not possible due to wind loads, the Plus—itself an
interior, public amenity—meets the MRA’s desire for elevated communal space.

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Residential
Hotel
Amenity
Office
Retail
Service / MEP

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Solar Access
The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate solar access resulting from three architectural massings—PERTH+, the MRA Reference
scheme, and an MRA Variant scheme. While it is noted that the Design Guidelines’ acceptable development criteria may have been
formulated based on a one-tower scheme, this assessment is appropriately based on a two-tower scheme.
The analysis considers two zones in particular—Zone A, the zone of The Landing as defined in the Design Guidelines, and Zone B, any
zone per scheme of at-grade open space on Lot 5 and Lot 6.
The analysis is divided into two broad approaches. The first approach evaluates the percentage of solar access to Zone A as allowed by
the massings. The second approach evaluates the total area in square meters of solar access, calculated as a combination of Zones A
and B.
The necessity of the report derives from the Design Guidelines for Solar Access. The team’s interpretation of this criteria is that a zone
which is fully sunlit and without impeded solar access would equate to 100%. Conversely, a zone which is fully shaded and thus fully
lacking in solar access would equate to 0%. Because the context buildings can be considered an empirical constant, the percentages
in this report only include blocked solar access as a result of the three massings in question as a way to isolate the impact from each
respective massing to generate a basis of comparison.
In addition, the team assessed the three variations with respect to a broader range of annual performance. The analysis was conducted
during typical annual benchmarks of the summer and winter solstices and the spring and fall equinoxes, from sunrise to sunset for each
day. The morning, midday, and afternoon periods for each day were determined by dividing the daylight hours into thirds, as the times of
sunrise and sunset vary per day.
A comparison of the PERTH+, the MRA Reference, and the MRA Variant at one point in time being 12 noon on 1 September indicates
that none of the massings can achieve the acceptable development criteria. We would question whether in fact a two tower proposition
in any configuration can achieve the acceptable development criteria.
The assessment of solar access at one point in time (12 noon on 1 September) is not consistent with expectations regarding solar
access and therefore the evaluation considered the solar average over the morning (first third of the day), midday (middle third of the
day, approx. 11am to 2pm), and afternoon (last third of the day) during the typical annual benchmarks.
Key observations from the evaluation of PERTH+ include:
• Annually, PERTH+ will achieve 75.8% solar access to The Landing
• Solar access to The Landing on 1 September over the morning and midday periods reflects 53% and 50% respectively
• During the equinoxes, solar access to The Landing over the morning and midday periods reflects 68% and 54% respectively
• Other than a minor reduction in mid winter, solar access to The Landing in the afternoon period is 100%, which provides solar
access to The landing after work and prior to evening events
• As expected, there is minimal impact on solar access during the summer months
Therefore, when considering the amount of solar access to The Landing, PERTH+ provides an annual average of 75.8% annual
average and a good level of solar access during the morning and afternoon periods throughout the year.
In addition, PERTH+ includes significant public spaces at ground level, which—when taken into account with The Landing—provides
additional areas of the public realm with solar access.

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PERTH+ Annual Solar Access Analysis
March 21 June 21
6:27am 7:58am 9:29am
10:59am 12:30pm 2:01pm
3:32pm 5:02pm 6:21pm
7:23am 8:38am 9:53am
11:09am 12:25pm 1:40pm
2:55pm 4:10pm 5:09pm
September 21 December 21
6:12am 7:43am 9:14am
10:46am 12:17pm 1:48pm
3:20pm 4:51pm 6:06pm
5:15am 7:02am 8:49am
10:28am 12:22pm 2:09pm
3:55pm 5:43pm 7:15pm
September 1
12:00pm

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Zone A Solar Access Percentage Analysis
% A A
21‐Mar Morning Midday Afternoon Daily Annual
1/3 1/3 1/3 Avg. Avg.
PERTH+ 68.0% 53.7% 100.0% 73.9% 75.8%
MRA Reference 68.0% 58.1% 100.0% 75.4% 75.6%
MRA Variant 64.3% 63.7% 100.0% 76.0% 76.3%
21‐Jun Morning Midday Afternoon Daily
1/3 1/3 1/3 Avg.
PERTH+ 35.9% 38.4% 93.3% 55.9%
MRA Reference 30.6% 38.1% 87.9% 52.2%
MRA Variant 29.9% 38.9% 90.1% 53.0%
1‐Sep Morning Midday Afternoon Daily
1/3 1/3 1/3 Avg.
PERTH+ 53.3% 49.9% 100.0% 67.7%
MRA Reference 50.3% 57.2% 100.0% 69.2%
MRA Variant 47.3% 61.7% 100.0% 69.7%
21‐Sep Morning Midday Afternoon Daily
1/3 1/3 1/3 Avg.
PERTH+ 67.7% 53.6% 100.0% 73.8%
MRA Reference 67.7% 58.1% 100.0% 75.3%
MRA Variant 64.1% 64.5% 100.0% 76.2%
21‐Dec Morning Midday Afternoon Daily
1/3 1/3 1/3 Avg.
PERTH+ 99.6% 98.9% 100.0% 99.5%
MRA Reference 100.0% 98.7% 100.0% 99.6%
MRA Variant 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
A
Zone A
% A ‐ lower A ‐ upper A ‐ total
1‐Sep
PERTH+ 46% 34% 28%
MRA Reference 53% 43% 37%
MRA Variant 53% 43% 36%
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Zone A + Zone B Solar Access Area Analysis
sq meters A B A + B A B A + B A B A + B A + B A + B
21‐Mar Daily Annual
Avg. Avg.
PERTH+ 3,941 1,054 4,995 3,115 1,278 4,393 5,798 1,470 7,268 5,552 5,684
21‐Jun Daily
Avg.
PERTH+ 2,083 1,287 3,371 2,224 1,412 3,637 5,409 1,194 6,603 4,537
1‐Sep Daily
Avg.
PERTH+ 3,090 1,090 4,180 2,893 1,378 4,271 5,798 1,325 7,123 5,191
21‐Sep Daily
Avg.
PERTH+ 3,923 1,059 4,982 3,108 1,275 4,382 5,798 1,475 7,273 5,546
21‐Dec Daily
Avg.
PERTH+ 5,798 1,331 7,129 5,732 1,177 6,910 5,798 1,471 7,269 7,103
Morning Midday Afternoon
1/3 1/3 1/3
Morning Midday Afternoon
1/3 1/3 1/3
Morning Midday Afternoon
1/3 1/3 1/3
Morning Midday Afternoon
1/3 1/3 1/3
Morning Midday Afternoon
1/3 1/3 1/3
Zone A + Zone B
sq meters A B A + B
1‐Sep
PERTH+ 1,647 1,513 3,160
MRA Reference 2,139 0 2,139
MRA Variant 2,058 0 2,058
12:00

60.
Wind Assessment
Wind conditions at pedestrian level around the proposed buildings are highly dependent on the construction of the neighboring large
buildings. If they are constructed, wind conditions around the proposed development in its current form would be expected to be
acceptable for a transient space and pass the distress criterion. If the development is isolated, then the wind conditions would generally
be significantly worse and a strategy would need to be developed to make the space acceptable from a safety perspective.
Stationary outdoor activities around the site will be difficult to achieve without temporary or permanent local amelioration, such as
canopies or dense landscaping. The appropriate amelioration measures for the intended use of the space will be developed after the
initial wind-tunnel test results are conducted.
The rooftops of the mid-height discontinuity are expected to be exceptionally windy and are therefore not recommended for occupation.

61.
Potential extent of high level canopy structure Potential extent of high level canopy structure
Lot 5 Lot 6
14.0
22.336.0 36.0
94.8
57.0
5.0
76.0

62.
Canopy Study 1 - Parisols Retracted
Canopy Study 1 - Parisols Deployed
Wind Amelioration Canopy Studies

63.
Canopy Study 3
Canopy Study 2

64.
ELIZABETH QUAY DESIGN GUIDELINES
REFERENCE OBJECTIVE ACCEPTABLE DEVELOPMENT PERTH+ SCHEME COMPLIANCE
Active Edges Developments are to activate the
street and lane frontages to create
vibrant, diverse, interactive and safe
urban environment.
− 80% activation to the south.
− 50% street level activation to the north, east and
west.
− Multiple at grade access points.
− Variety of uses.
− Visually transparent at ground level.
− Subject to detailed design. Subject to detailed design.
Urban Grain Buildings will provide a high level of
permeability by incorporating
pedestrian connections across
development sites.
These lanes, passages and arcades
will ensure excellent pedestrian
access to the main public spaces
within the Elizabeth Quay Project.
− High quality pedestrian experience.
− Well lit, open to passive and natural ventilation
and protected from the weather.
− Multiple defined entrances.
− Respond to existing connections.
− Encourage a fine grain of permeability.
− A public space as central pedestrian ‘Main Street’ is
offered between Lot 5 and Lot 6.
− Multiple defined entrances are provided around both
bases of the buidlings.
− The pedestrian ‘Main Street’ provides clear visual
relationship and pedestrian connection from The
Esplanade to The Landing.
− The lack of podium also opens up the streets and
sidewalks for greater permeability and access to the
waterfront and back to the city.
Complies with ADC.
Podiums All development are to exhibit a ’fine
grain’ and ‘human scale’ character at
the podium and street level to ensure
a quality street edge and reduce
building bulk and massing.
− Human scale in height.
− Consider the alignment and proportion of
neighbouring buildings and fit appropriately into the
broader city context.
− Introduce fine-grain elements and assist in wind
amelioration.
− Continuous pedestrian awnings to all primary
streets and to activated secondary streets.
− Active uses including communal terraces and
gardens shall be incorporated into podium roofs.
− Podium roofs shall be designed to limit potential
overlooking of residential areas.
− Building bulk is reduced by eliminating the
traditional podium and offering 40% more space to
pedestrians.
− Landscape will be designed within the open public
space to provide wind and sun protection.
Variation
Towers All developments will demonstrate
exemplary contemporary design and
innovation through the exploration of
the tower typology. Towers will be
appropriately proportioned and
separated to integrate with the
existing
Perth
skyline whilst maintaining important
view corridors and minimising any
overshadowing of neighboring
buildings and the public realm.
− Maintain view corridors.
− Maximize visual permeability through the site.
− Maximize solar access to the public realm and
assist in wind amelioration.
− Articulate tower at different intervals to break up
building mass and maximise views.
− Emphasize verticality of tower element(s).
− Towers that ‘come to ground’ or occupy portions
of the setback areas may be supported if it can be
demonstrated that other design criteria have been
met.
− The four view corridors defined in the Design
Guidelines along The Esplanade, Howard St/
Enchantress
Way and Sherwood St/Duchess Way are maintained.
− The massing ‘blocks’ of Lot 5 articulate a new
building typology that breaks bulk.
− Lot 6 is kept at lower height to maximize solar
access of The Landing and Eastern Promenade.
− Massing and facade fins emphasize verticality of
towers.
− Retail is integrated in lower levels of towers
maintaining a clean and modern aesthetic to the
ground.
Complies with ADC.
Solar Access Developments are to be designed to
minimise their impact on the Site
amenity of the public realm and
neighbouring developments.
− Maintain minimum levels of solar access- 80% to
Landing, 80% to east promenade and 100% to the
island.
− Consider the cumulative impact of shadow from all
development to achieve minimum levels.
− Ensure that buildings and open spaces have
access to sunlight and outlook.
− Orientate new buildings to optimise sunlight and
outlook and to minimise overshadowing.
− PERTH+ allows 28% solar access to The Landing
on Sept. 1 at noon and 48% sollar access to the
lower Landing on Sept. 1 at noon. The tower on Lot
6 is kept at lower height to maximize solar access to
100% at the East Promenade. The Island receives
100% sun exposure as well.
− Both towers have outlooks to all four sides.
Variation
Wind Developments are to be designed to
provide acceptable environmental
wind conditions in the public realm in
accordance with the pedestrian
comfort criteria for activity.
− Report prepared by a qualified wind consultant
required with DA.
− Short term criteria (does not exceed 13 ms-1) to
the south of the site.
− Walking criteria (does not exceed 16 ms-1) to the
north, east and west of the site.
− Subject to detailed design. Subject to detailed design.
MRA Design Guidelines: Compliance Table

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ELIZABETH QUAY DESIGN GUIDELINES
REFERENCE OBJECTIVE ACCEPTABLE DEVELOPMENT PERTH+ SCHEME COMPLIANCE
Architectural
Expression
Buildings within Elizabeth Quay are
to demonstrate exemplary design
quality of an international standard,
generating interesting, innovative
and creativearchitectural expression
whilst remaining respectful to the
Perth context.
− All buildings must be designed by registered
architects.
− Demonstrate innovative design by incorporating
contemporary construction techniques and
architectural excellence.
− Respond to adjacent buildings, streetscape design
and city identity when developing a design solution.−
Buildings on corner lots are to provide a legible and
memorable experience.
− Signage and graphics should be an integral
component of the design of buildings and facades,
to avoid ‘cluttering’ the public domain and to
compliment the architectural expression of the
building.
− REX Architecture PC is led by registered architect in
the US and will work with locally registered Architect
of Record.
− Building shape, organization, and sequencing of
construction sets a new building typology.
− The scheme continues Perth historical block
structure and complements the existing urban
massing of high-rises in the CBD, while at the
same time creating a landmark through its iconic
cantilevered Plus and the building height of the Lot 5
tower.
− The fin facade of the tower is brought to the ground
to unify the appearance of the ground floor yet allow
integration of signage and graphics without ‘cluttering’
the public realm.
Complies with ADC.
Materials Developments should incorporate the
use of high quality locally sourced
materials to create innovative and
exemplary design outcomes whilst
recognising the cultural significance
of the site.
− Materials should be of an extremely high quality to
reflect the significance and the cultural heritage of
the site.
− Materials should be locally sourced to minimise
embodied energy levels and create a unique sense
of place.
− The material selection should be appropriate
for the Perth climate and reflect the broader West
Australian landscape.
− Materials should be employed and detailed in
ways that are innovative and non- conventional.
− Subject to detailed design. − Subject to detailed
design.
Building Layout and
Orientation
To enhance the amenity of residents
and workers all buildings are to be
designed to provide usable functional
spacesthat accommodate desired
uses in a manner that maximises
solar access and passive ventilation
whilst minimising overshadowing and
overlooking of adjacent buildings.
− Maintain view corridors.− Provide at least 20
meters spacing between towers to secure outlook,
daylight access and privacy for residents.
− Provide appropriate shading to windows to
minimise solar heat gain, considering orientation,
glare, etc.
− Towers are to be designed to ensure that all sides
of the building provide visual interest.
− View corridors defined in Design Guidelines along
William St, Howard St/Enchantress Way, Sherwood
St/Duchess Way and Barrack St are maintained.
− Residences are above tower of Lot 6 and have
outlook, daylight access, operable windows, and
privacy on all four sites exceeding 20 m.
− Reduction of solar heat gain has been considered in
facade system to meet environmental criteria of 5 Star
Green Star rating.
− Asymmetrical composition of building massing
provides different visual appearance from every side.
Complies with ADC.
Communal Open
Space
Podiums and tower roof spaces
will be designed as accessible and
functional areas for communal use by
residents and or visitors.
This is not applicable as the objective relates to
communal open space for residents and or visitors.
− Programmable public areas are shown at building
base and at amenity levels.
− By removing the podium, the additional open space
at the towers’ bases can be used as an extension of
the landing for hosting large civic events.
− The amenities within the Plus provide additional
areas for communal gathering for not only the
residents, hotel guests, and office workers, but also
the public.
Complies with ADC.
ELIZABETH QUAY DESIGN GUIDELINES
REFERENCE ACCEPTABLE DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA (ADC) PERTH+ SCHEME COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Design Intent Towers should not present as a ‘wall’ of development to the north of the Inlet
and the extent of area between Howard Street and Sherwood Court occupied
by a single tower should be minimised through an appropriate design
response such as:
− Orientating the tower off a direct axis with the street grid;
− Incorporating secondary setbacks at upper levels; or
− An innovative design solution with different sized floor plates oriented to
different views.
− Two separate towers are proposed.
− A central view axis as a pedestrian ‘Main street’
in between them creates pedetrian and massing
permeability while continuing the urban grid.
− The office blocks at the base of Lot 5 and Lot
6 are discretely larger than the upper block of
Lot 5 occupied by residential and hotel uses.
This uniformity interrupted by the Plus gives the
PERTH+ its elegance and dynamism.
Complies with ADC.
Preferred Land Use − Ground Floor: shops, restaurant/café, tavern, small bar.
− Upper Podium: shops, restaurant/café, office, residential, serviced
apartments and hotel.
− Tower: office, residential, serviced apartments and hotel.
− Both buildings provide retail and restaurant
spaces IN their lower two floors.
− Lot 5 uses consist of office, hotel, and
residential.
− Lot 6 houses offices.
Complies with ADC.
Podium Height Minimum 2 storeys up to 8 metres. Maximum 6 storeys up to 24 metres. No podium Variation
Tower Size Maximum 60% of tower area Scheme occupies about 82% of tower area on
both lots.
Variation
Tower Height (incl
Podium)
Minimum 20 storeys.Maximum 30 storeys. − Lot 5: 57 storeys
− Lot 6: 16 storeys
N/A
Setbacks above
podium
Minimum 5 metres. PERTH+ meets 5 m setbacks on the north side,
and 14 m on the south
N/A
Solar Access Maintain 80% minimum solar access to the Landing at 12pm on 1 September Achieves 28% on the Landing at 12pm on 1st
September.
Variation