What the client needed
Western Australia wanted a contemporary performing arts destination in Perth's revitalised cultural centre. Kerry Hill Architects' design was chosen from 40 entries worldwide.
Scope and delivery
- The 575-seat Heath Ledger Theatre and the 200-seat Studio Underground
- Rehearsal and backstage facilities
- The Courtyard, a multi-purpose outdoor space, with public spaces, foyers and bars
- Acoustic treatments isolating noise and vibration from the nearby road and rail
Why it matters
Specialist theatre equipment, demanding finishes and acoustics, all on a tight inner-city footprint.










