Local Government
Cambridge
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
5 Howtree Pl Floreat
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1964, Constructed from 1963
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Nov 2018 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value as the first example of the 'American Style' enclosed shopping mall in metropolitan Perth.
The place has aesthetic value as a landmark in the district which is visible from many directions as it is located at a junction of several major roads.
The place has social value to the members of the community as it has been a popular and successful retail complex and venue for social gatherings since 1965.
Physical Description
The centre is single storey construction with stores facing into open walkways and a covered shopping centre. The centre has an inward character with blank elevation to Howtree Place and all the activation taking place within the centre. An active frontage is visible from Floreat Avenue which also provides access into the roof top car park
History
Floreat Forum shopping centre was constructed throughout 1963 to 1965 and opened by Premier David Brand on 20 September 1965. The adjacent suburbs underwent significant development in the early 1960s, particularly following the Commonwealth Games at Perry Lakes in 1962. Originally the centre featured a distinctive conical roof structure which covered the first enclosed 'American Style' shopping centre. This style of shopping centre was new to Western Australia and was subsequently followed in many suburbs in the metropolitan area.
Since its construction the shopping centre has undergone many additions and alterations. The distinctive roof structure was removed in c2002 and the complex was remodelled to achieve its current form and extent. The complex now features several levels, integrates a community centre, hotel and multi level car park.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Low
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron, Chisholm & Nicol | Architect | 1963 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floreat Forum website | Website | 2016 | |
| Aerial photographs, Landgate. | Online Reference | 1953-2016 | |
| BOMA Journal;"Floreat Forum turns 25". | Boma Journal | 1990 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shopping Complex |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Pre-cast concrete panel |
| Roof | OTHER | Other Material |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
16 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 Nov 2020Disclaimer
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