Perth by Design

Written for Tatler Asia in March 2024

Known for its sun-kissed sandy beaches and relaxed lifestyle, it’s easy to see why Perth is regarded as one of the world’s most liveable cities, ranking 12th on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s annual Global Liveability Index 2023.

Although the capital of Western Australia is also infamously known as one of the most isolated cities in the world—the nearest major city Adelaide is over 2,000 kilometres away—this geographic quality has helped nurture a design scene in Perth that “embraces the local”, says Rowena Hockin, curatorial director of Bar Studio. According to the architecturally-trained Hockin, this ranges from “celebrating Western Australian craftspeople and makers to a hospitality scene dominated by the adaptive reuse of local architectural landmarks”.

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