Council House

Council House is a Perth landmark

Council House is one of the few modern buildings in Perth that are city landmarks. Council House was built in Modernist style. Council House is now 60 years old. It was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in...

Modernist building that stands out

Council House has always been at the heart of the City of Perth. It has been at the centre of controversy since 1962, when it was opened in time for the Commonwealth Games. Council House is a Modernis...

Modern Architecture from the 1960's

The building dates to 1961 and opened as the Council's HQ in 1962. Over the years it has divided opinion with both flattering and unflattering comments. It was the first building in Perth to have ful...

Beautiful illuminated kangaroos

The illuminated kangaroos in front of the council house were awesome. They were part of the Christmas trail. During the day the building doesn't look special but in the evening when it's illuminated o...

From Bauhaus to Council House

Bauhaus was a German design studio that set the agenda for much of modern architecture, including Council House. Love it or loath it, few people forget Council House. It's between Stirling Gardens and...