David Malcolm Justice Centre

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David Malcolm Justice Centre
Looking up at the glass facade of the building
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General information
StatusCompleted
LocationCathedral Square
Address28 Barrack Street
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Coordinates31°57′18″S 115°51′37″E / 31.95500°S 115.86028°E / -31.95500; 115.86028
Current tenantsSupreme Court of Western Australia
Department of Treasury
Department of Justice
Named forDavid Malcolm
OwnerMirvac
Keppel REIT
Height149 metres (489 ft)
Technical details
Floor count32 to 35
Design and construction
Architecture firmKerry Hill Architects and Hassell
Main contractorMirvac
Other information
Parking200

The David Malcolm Justice Centre is a 33-storey, 149-metre (489 ft) tall skyscraper on Barrack Street in Perth, Western Australia. The building is named after David Malcolm, a former chief justice of Western Australia, and houses civil courtrooms for the Supreme Court of Western Australia as well as office space for the Department of Treasury and the Department of Justice.

History

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In September 2012, Mirvac sold 50% of its stake in the building to Singaporean company Keppel REIT for $165 million (equivalent to $208 million in 2022).[1][2]

Construction was completed in August 2015, with fit-out following that.[3]

The building was officially named the David Malcolm Justice Centre by Premier Colin Barnett on 11 March 2016, after David Malcolm, a former chief justice of Western Australia for eighteen years.[4][5][6][7]

The David Malcolm Justice Centre was officially opened on 29 June 2016.[8][9] The official judicial opening occurred on 27 July 2016 with a ceremonial court sitting.[10]

Design

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The David Malcolm Justice Centre is 32 to 35 storeys tall[11][3][12] and has a height of 149 metres (489 ft) according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, making it the fifth-tallest building in Perth.[11] 32 storeys are habitable and the net lettable area is approximately 31,881 square metres (343,160 sq ft). The building ownership is split 50:50 between Mirvac and Keppel REIT.[13]

The building is at the centre of the Cathedral Square precinct within the central business district of Perth. Next to the building is the heritage-listed Perth Town Hall and the Old Treasury Buildings, the latter of which had its central wing demolished to make way for the David Malcolm Justice Centre.[14][12] The building was constructed on the site of the former R&I Bank building.[12] Architecture Australia describes the building as an "elegant and timeless glazed tower, clearly intended not to compete with the heritage buildings".[14]

The buildings main entrance is at the north-western corner, where there is a forecourt between the Perth Town Hall and the Old Treasury Building. There is a secondary, staff-only entrance on the northern side of the building as well.[14][12]

The David Malcolm Justice Centre was designed for at least 50 years' use. Materials used include light wood and glass which make for a relaxing, rather than intimidating, environment.[10] Malcolm had long wanted to provide a less intimidating environment for those going through the judicial process and that was his one main regret upon retiring as chief justice.[5]

Major tenants

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The David Malcolm Justice Centre houses civil courtrooms for the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The original Supreme Court Building remains in use for appeals and criminal trials. It also has offices for the Department of Treasury and the Department of Justice (formerly the Department of the Attorney General).[4][5][6] Levels two to sixteen are used by the Supreme Court and nineteen to thirty-one are used by the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Kerr, Peter (28 September 2012). "Treasury Building heritage work on track: Fini". The West Australian. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  2. ^ Bishara, Andrew (26 September 2012). "Mirvac sells 50% of the Old Treasury Building, Perth project to K-REIT Asia". Urban.com.au. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  3. ^ a b "David Malcolm Justice Centre towers over Cathedral Square". WA.gov.au. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  4. ^ a b Carmody, Rebecca (11 March 2016). "Former chief justice David Malcolm honoured with 33-storey tower". ABC News. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Banks, Amanda (12 March 2016). "Justice's new home a tribute to a visionary". The West Australian. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Building honours towering figure of WA justice". Media Statements. 11 March 2016. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  7. ^ Campbell, Kate (11 March 2016). "Perth's CBD tower named after late WA Chief Justice David Malcolm". PerthNow. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  8. ^ Johnston, Greig (29 June 2016). "David Malcolm Justice Centre: new building honouring late Chief Justice opened". PerthNow. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  9. ^ "Justice in WA reaches new heights". Media Statements. 29 June 2016. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  10. ^ a b Clarke, Tim (27 July 2016). "Justice seen in new light as court tower opens". The West Australian. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  11. ^ a b "David Malcolm Justice Centre". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  12. ^ a b c d e "Register of Heritage Places: Central Government Offices: Assessment Documentation". inHerit. 14 June 2021. p. 19. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  13. ^ "David Malcolm Justice Centre, 28 Barrack Street, Perth". Mirvac. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  14. ^ a b c Vivian, Philip (10 October 2016). "Civic pride: Cathedral Square". ArchitectureAU. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
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