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Perth is known for its endless sunshine, gorgeous beaches, and verdant bushlands, which is great for sun-and-sand worshippers and nature lovers. But fans of architecture and design need not despair because Western Australia's capital has a number of attractions suited to them.
On the Esplanade, one can take a tour of the four-story Atlas Building. Built in the Classical Style during the Inter-War period, the building is made out of stone with a beautiful salmon-pink tinge. While the statue of Atlas carrying supporting the globe is no longer there, having been taken down in 1969, the Atlas Building still maintains the same impressive art deco bronze doors from when the building was erected.
Another architectural work of art worth visiting is The Cloisters, found in St. Georges Terrace, a dark red brick building erected in 1858 to serve as the Perth Church of England School. The building's style comes from various influences, notably using Tudor and Gothic features. Today it's a mixed-use property with offices, retail spaces, and a café.
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A standout because of its bright orange or red colors is Bishop's House, a two-story Victorian Georgian home where Bishop Mathew Blagden Hale, first Anglican bishop of the area, lived. The heritage site was home to Anglican bishops from 1859 to 1946 and has served various functions since then. It's currently a Modern Australian restaurant called Lamont's Bishop's House.
Along with these three examples of heritage buildings, there are the Governor's House, Perth Town Hall, A.W. Dobbie Building, among others, that are sure to satisfy a construction and design tourist in Perth.
Lisa Dudzik, from Perth, Western Australia, has overseen large-scale construction projects like subways and highways. Follow this Twitter account to learn more about her industry and her interests.
