The Ogilvie

CLIENT | RPG Capital Pty Ltd

TYPE | Architecture, Interior Design, Documentation

SECTOR | Mixed Use, Residential, Commercial

STATUS | Design Development

LOCATION | Perth, WA

HEIGHT | 32 m, 8 Storeys

SCALE | GFA: 3,769 sqm, Site 1,604 sqm, 66 apartments

RENDERS | ATCHAIN

Contemporary, considered, grounded, functional, elegant, and responsive adaptive-reuse.

Plus Architecture's design for The Ogilvie is a striking mixed-use project with an ordered and simple geometrical facade. It embraces sustainable design backed by adapting and and re-using the existing building on site.

The project responds to the needs for the redevelopment of the local area. It includes a childcare centre, medical suites, serviced apartments, and commercial tenancies reactivating the streets. Inspired by the nearby Swan and Canning Rivers, as well as the surrounding bushland, rowing pavilions, jetties, and bridges, the design aims to connect its community with the natural beauty that surrounds the site.

The project's clean and contemporary living spaces have a timeless finish reminiscent of a hotel, incorporating practical day-to-day living aspects. The interior palette maximises the floorplate with impactful features while maintaining a down-to-earth atmosphere.

Full-height windows, feature lighting, open-plan layouts, and strong connections to gardens create a sense of openness and integration with nature. The use of natural materials like timber and terrazzo enhances the contemporary and clean aesthetic, reflecting the site's natural elements. Integrated planting and greenery further enhance the project's atmosphere.

The guest facilities are well-equipped with bookable and communal spaces, providing an inviting entry experience. Amenities within the building complement the living spaces and deliver a ‘third’ space for residents and create community.

The Ogilvie is a sustainable building in its conception and operation. The project prioritises environmental sustainability with integrated solar control, cross ventilation, and solar panels. The decision to keep the existing building uses embodied carbon of the existing building to offset upfront carbon for the development. Passive solar design strategies provide great amenity and light to active living spaces. Shallow footprint combined with cross ventilation and integrated building systems reduce the ongoing running costs and carbon emissions. On site energy generation via solar powers the building and charges the private and shared electric vehicles available to the residents.

The project prioritises environmental sustainability with integrated solar control, cross ventilation, and solar panels. Ample opportunities for public art and activation at street levels on both sides of the building further enhance its appeal.

Ample opportunities for public art and activation at street levels on both sides of the building further enhance its appeal to make it a recognisable landmark in the neighbourhood

“Adaptive re-use of the existing building at The Ogilvie makes complete sense,” Plus Architecture director Will Schofield says.

“The design reuses the existing structure, reduces upfront carbon emissions and results in a high-quality cost-conscious design. This has allowed us to focus design efforts on energy and carbon saving initiatives making this a sustainable building for the future. A mix of uses supports the needs of the local community and significant public art activates the streets. The movement for creative and adaptive reuse is here.”