EIW Architects is thrilled to announce its partnership with Melbourne-based firm ARM Architecture to design the much-anticipated East Perth Primary School. With the role of project lead and foremost being a Perth based firm, EIW will ensure the project remains empathetic to the local area. A significant milestone was reached by the West Australian Government on the $165-million project with the appointment of architects and allocation of funding in the state budget.
“The appointment of architects and start of early works this week are exciting milestones for the East Perth Primary School development, which is essential to accommodate growing enrolments as more families choose to live in and around the Perth CBD,” said WA Premier Roger Cook.
“This project will not only deliver the first vertical public primary school in WA, but also a bespoke design that will take advantage of the site with facilities to deliver a world-class education for students,” added WA Education Minister Dr Tony Buti.
This state-of-the-art, vertically designed school will set a new benchmark for educational infrastructure in Western Australia. EIW and ARM will leverage their combined expertise – spanning diverse educational projects across WA, interstate and internationally – to create a contemporary learning environment that supports innovative teaching practices while embracing the unique challenges of its inner-city location.
The project has entered the design stage, with $19 million allocated for detailed design, forward works, and the relocation of services. Construction is set to begin soon, ensuring the school is on track to open for the 2029 school year. The initial stage will accommodate 600 students, with the flexibility to expand to 800 students as East Perth grows.
EIW is proud to take the lead on this landmark project, supporting the local community to flourish into a vibrant and more liveable area. The project will ease enrolment pressure on Highgate Primary School whilst providing first-class facilities for local families. Our design team is foremost committed to creating a school that serves the current educational needs of the community but that it has a lasting effect on education in Perth at a world class scale.
“Design is underway to ensure the new school provides well designed inspirational learning environments and associated community facilities that will significantly enhance the delivery of education in Perth,” said EIW Director Tony D’Andrea.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with EIW and the Department of Education on this city-shaping project,” said ARM Director Andrew Lilleyman.
“Designing primary and early learning environments is an enormous responsibility for architects, balancing the needs of developing minds with community amenity. This project will play a key role in enhancing Perth’s vibrancy and liveability for years to come.”
This collaboration with ARM represents an exciting opportunity to deliver a bold and innovative vision for the next generation of students in Western Australia.
Read the full press release here.