2. 01. RICH PAST – CREATIVE FUTURE
An exclusive opportunity exists to house your business in a creative, elegant space
whilst sharing a new era for this historic, landmark building.
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Located in the heart of Perth’s CBD, 1 Forrest Place merges majestic, columned façades, towering windows
and high ceilings, with modern, industrial chic.
Built for the Commonwealth Bank in 1933 from local Greenmount Quarry stone, hauled 30 kilometres to site by
horse and cart, the current address was named after Sir John Forrest, the first Premier of Western Australia (WA).
Shortly after the Commonwealth Bank constructed its Martin Place, Sydney building in 1928, plans for a Perth
equivalent were drawn up. Designed by John Smith Murdoch, the Commonwealth Government Architect of the
time, the Beaux-Arts design style was used to express wealth, confidence and security, attributes most befitting
a bank.
Although the Commonwealth Bank remains a tenant of this landmark heritage building, the bank sold it to WA
property group Primewest in 2003. Then in 2004 the building was given a major refurbishment and upgrade
to deliver modern retail and office space.
In 2015, international design practice HASSELL signed a 10 year lease over Level 1, with plans for a loft
styled, industrial décor interior. A design that promises to embrace the building’s classic history.
This new look can potentially be available to your
business, in creating your place at 1 Forrest Place.
3. 02. REFURBISHMENT
• New state-of-the-art utilities and services – chilled beam air-conditioning
provides a quiet, fresh air, once through only system, for the environment
and health conscious.
• New end of trip – where modern shower and change facilities can service
employees who chose to ride, walk or run to work.
• A new lobby upgrade – for an impressive welcome experience for visitors
and staff.
• Exposed services to complement a loft style design or suspended ceiling
– tenant’s choice.
• New bathrooms on each floor – modern facilities for enhanced comfort.
• Choice of flooring – original wooden, herringbone, parquetry floor can be
reinstated or a new modern floor finish selected.
The refurbishment and upgrade has provided some key benefits for the office space,
reflecting the modern expectation for healthy, environmentally friendly buildings.
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4. 03. THE SPACE
Natural light is abundant thanks to large heritage windows offering a
vibrant working space with a wow factor.
To accompany the natural light are grand, high ceilings of up to four
metres, providing an airy, spacious, office interior.
The marriage of the refurbishment and intended interior design, suits
tenants seeking to reflect their brand’s character via the energy
expressed by their premises.
1 Forrest Place offers a modern space with floor
plates of over 1,000 square metres suitable for
businesses with 70+ employees.
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5. 04. LOCATION
Creatively landscaped, Forrest Place is home to Jeppe Hein
sculptures, festivals, live shows and markets, creating a lively and
creative atmosphere for staff to enjoy.
Public Transport and local amenities such as the Perth Central
Train and Bus Station, banks restaurants, theatre and retail are at
the buildings doorstep.
With the creation of Perth City Link, Forrest Place is becoming the
central hub of the CBD, and a vital link between the city and Perth
Cultural Centre.
‘Vibrant’ is the word to describe 1 Forrest Place. Situated at Perth’s
premier civic space on the corner of Murray Street Mall and Forrest Place
with frontage to both, people are in abundance.
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MAP
WILLIAMST
WELLINGTON ST
MURRAY ST
HAY ST
ST GEORGES TCE
BARRACKST
MILLST
MOUNTS BAY RD
FREEWAY NORTH
RIVERSIDE DR
TERRACE RD
VICTORIAAVE
KINGST
NORTH BRIDGE
ELIZABETH QUAY
PERTH CBDSHOPPING DISTRICT
SUPREME COURT GARDENS
BELL TOWER
SWAN RIVER
COVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
ESPLANADE BUS POSRT
ROYAL PERTH HOSPITAL
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PERTH UNDERGROUND STATION
PERTH CENTRAL STATION
ESPLANADE STATION
6. Three and a half floor levels are available for lease and will appeal
to businesses of 70+ with a creative edge and sense of cultural fringe.
Ultimately, tenants will aspire to an open plan industrial feel,
complementing the interior design.
1 Forrest Place will align your business with internationally respected
brands such as HASSELL and, Primewest - WA’s leading property
syndicate.
Primewest has more than $2 billion worth of properties
across Australia. Its syndicated investment model is built on
delivering strong, reliable returns for investors in a variety of
economic conditions and trends.
The building has ground and mezzanine
level banking chambers and four upper
office levels plus basement.
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NOTIONAL FIT OUT PLAN FOR LEVEL 3
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05. THE BUILDING
