Breathing new life into the heart of Leederville.

In the centre of Leederville, this multi-level office with a ground-floor showroom and captivating retail laneway revitalises this well-known commercial and hospitality precinct. The goal of this heritage and adaptive-use project was to reinvigorate the commercial heart of Leederville, including an iconic new urban laneway, Electric Lane.

Status Completed

Location Leederville

Partners FJM Property

Overview

9,000m²

office space

300m²

retail/hospitality

800+

employee capacity

Project Background

Centralising ABN Group’s WA operations, the new building houses over 800 employees and is a catalyst for renewed activation in the Leederville town centre.

Designed by global practice Hassell Studio, the ABN Building integrated within the Leederville community and provides a significant injection of activity that boosts local businesses.

Alongside this project, Hesperia is managed the development of Electric Lane, the areas first laneway hospitality, retail and entertainment precinct. The previously underutilised space turned into a new social centre and community hub. Designed in conjunction with Oclus, a world renowned Landscape Architecture firm, the aim was to create a better ‘every day’ for the people of Leederville.

Recognition

2022 WA Architecture Awards - Commercial Architecture Award

2022 Think Brick High Commendation – Horbury Hunt Commercial Award

2022 UDIA WA Awards for Excellence - Urban Renewal Award

2022 WA Property Council Innovation & Excellence Awards- Best New Commercial Development

Project Details

With a constrained site and an expedited delivery timeframe, the project required a highly collaborative and efficient approach to all aspects of the development process.

The building includes extensive end-of-trip facilities, a state-of-the-art ground floor showroom, integrated fitout throughout and a customised building façade through the commission of artist Tom Muller.

The development is recieved a 5 Star Green Star and 5 Star NABERS rating.

ABN Building

Breathing new life into the heart of Leederville.

Overview

Project Background

Centralising ABN Group’s WA operations, the new building houses over 800 employees and is a catalyst for renewed activation in the Leederville town centre.

Recognition

Project Details

With a constrained site and an expedited delivery timeframe, the project required a highly collaborative and efficient approach to all aspects of the development process.

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