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A little heavier-than-usual hump day edition of the Wednesday newsletter this morning, which is always gonna be the case whenever someone in Perth dares to whisper the words… “Matilda Bay ferries”. Get the latest from the State Government, along with comment from the group campaigning against the ferries, below.
If you prefer, though, you can instead just engage daydreaming mode and dive into a magnificently minimalist retreat floating above the trees down near Injidup, or picture a $15 steak and chips by the beach this arvo. Plus, we’ve got some social and affordable housing news for Butler, shoppers are being urged to take it easy on retail staff this festive season (sucks we have to be reminded, but here we are), and another jam-packed guide to what’s on around town this weekend!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
Escape to a minimalist retreat floating amongst the Injidup trees
Interconnected spacing floating above the tree canopy, and nestled into the earth. Impermeable forms interspersed with translucency, an inherent connection to seasons while standing in stark contrast to the landscape.
Injidup Springs House is a project of opposites – a collision of contradictory elements that somehow come together all the more harmoniously.
Designed by Fremantle-based architectural studio Whispering Smith, Indijup Springs brings together a main house, a recording studio (Tone City Records) and two separate bungalows.
As well as being available for the owner’s guests and artists using the recording studio, these are available as accommodation!
The main house – box-like, clad in black – sits suspended above the canopy, hovering above the surrounding, sloping landscape, its raised position offering not only a stunning outlook to the horizon, but optimising its passive solar performance and cross-ventilation, which are used in concert with other sustainable measures like water tanks and wastewater treatment.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
HOMES
New six-storey social and affordable housing complex for Butler
Construction is underway on a new apartment complex in Perth’s north that will deliver 60 social and affordable units.
SPONSORED
Get your first look at Ocean Reef Marina’s new beach and parklands this month
Soon there’ll be a new spot to add to your summer adventures along Perth’s northern coastline, and you’re invited to get a first look on November 21.
NEWS
Shoppers urged to be kind this Christmas as worker abuse remains widespread
With the Christmas shopping rush fast approaching (don’t worry, we’re sweating too), a national campaign is reminding Australians to show a little kindness to those behind the counter.
NEWS
New ferry routes unveiled in bid to ease Matilda Bay safety concerns
The State Government has unveiled new flexible ferry routes for the planned Matilda Bay terminal in a bid to ease safety concerns, but campaign group Save Matilda Bay isn't convinced…
TODAY/TONIGHT
$15 steak and chips night at The Lookout
This weather has us fangin’ for some beach action this arvo, which also makes for a great excuse to pop into The Lookout for their $15 Wednesday steak special. One of the cheapest, if not the cheapest, in Perth we reckon.
WHAT'S ON
What’s on around Perth this week
Looking for fun things to do around Perth this week? Read on for a curated list of the best things to do around Perth this week and beyond including Electric Symphony, Courtyard Club, a pop culture mega fair, Pollen Festival at Port Beach Brewery, a Jurassic Park double-feature on film and loads more.
CCAPTUREDC
‘Gram of the Week
Leederville (and its little sister West Leederville) is OK!
Before becoming the bustling inner-city hubs they are today, Leederville and West Leederville grew from farmland into vibrant communities fueled by the 1880s railway opening and 1890s gold boom…