About the building
Located in the heart of the Faulkner Park Civic Precinct, Belmont Hub is a modern multi-purpose, cross-generational community building with flexible and adaptable spaces.
The building features a library over two levels, a multimedia recording suite, seniors hub, state-of-the-art museum, office space for community service organisation providers and much more.
This is the largest construction project the City of Belmont has undertaken to date in its history and demonstrates Council’s commitment to its community.
The architecturally striking building is a vision created by Bollig Design Group and delivered by PACT Construction who successfully overcame a number of challenges during the construction phase.
The design of this community asset meets the requirements of the City to cater for the needs of our community into the future.
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Architecture, Environment and Art
Low maintenance, hard wearing polished concrete floors, high ceiling spaces with exposed services and suspended acoustic ceiling panels feature throughout to create an industrial aesthetic. This reflects the City of Belmont’s unique mix of residential, industrial and commercial character.
The building’s core is built from concrete slabs and structural steel frames, covered by contrasting façade elements that create varied textures.
Internally, the large central void and exposed bulkheads give a sense of space over the two main levels and basement car park. The glass-walled observation lift in an open shaft is a feature of the internal space.
- Entire building sits on a 500mm thick in-situ concrete raft slab;
- Every major piece of steel is bespoke and either curved or cambered;
- A total of approximately 280 tonne of structural steel installed;
- Façade combines Curtain walling, Kingspan cladding, shingles and aluminium panels all slanted at different angles around the building;
- Kingspan aluminium shingles on all sides of the building are a feature façade element and are an Australian first;
- Each gold 500mm x 500mm shingle was fixed individually, making the installation of the 1,000 shingles a time consuming process. On average, only 15 tiles could be fixed in any one day;
- Lift supported by a 20 tonne structural steel frame and sits within exposed space allowing view of beams and mechanics of equipment;
- Mix of in-situ beams, post-tension beams, pre-tension slabs and a polished concrete topping utilised;
- Floating staircase and central skylight – veneer clad stairs have no supporting columns or beams underneath, and skylight sits over central void running down the entire central spine of building;
- Floor finishes include exposed aggregate polished concrete, vinyl flooring and carpet tiles.
- Achieved a 6 Star Green Star (Public Building) Design and As Built certification;
- Features numerous active and passive design elements to minimise environmental impacts while optimising occupant comfort and well-being;
- Natural ventilation system maximises use of fresh air during the day and night purging of hot air;
- 100kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system for offset power generation;
- Integrated BMS controls monitoring power and energy usage;
- LED lighting controlled via intelligent programmable lighting control system;
- Automatic window and blind adjustment system for temperature regulation.
Paths of Many by Stuart Green is an internal and external public artwork with the internal artwork suspended in the ground floor entry void.
The artwork explores the idea of community: made out of a cloud-like shape to represent the journey of many individual units, coming together in random formation signifying the democratic notion of community.
Ground and First Floor
The Seniors Hub is the home of the Belmont Senior Citizens Centre and a number of seniors services.
The space includes:
Retail store showcasing City merchandise and local artists’ artwork.
City merchandise:
- Stationery supplies;
- Local history books, merchandise and souvenirs;
- The Adventures of the Belmonsters books and merchandise.
Artists’ merchandise:
- Showcasing art and craft from local emerging artists ranging from photography, paintings, jewellery, cards and ceramics;
- Supporting the local artist community;
- All art sold commission free;
- Art pre-purchased by City to minimise financial risk to artist;
- Hosts Artist in Residence series.
On Level 1 of the Ruth Faulkner Library, The Artist’s Place supports local visual artists by providing a free exhibition space. Showcasing the creative talents of our residents, the exhibition space works to promote the growth of arts and culture in our City by providing both exhibitors and the public opportunities for creative expression and exchange.
More information on The Artist's Place Gallery is available on our website.
If you are a local artist and would like to learn more about The Artist's Place, please email artsandplace@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City’s Arts team on 9477 7460.
- Ground floor tenancy looking out onto Wright Street;
- 293sqm internal, with generous elevated alfresco area.
Learn more about our tenant, 8 Yolks Cafe
Second Floor (restricted access)
Dedicated and flexible office space for community service organisation providers, thanks to
Lotterywest with:
Funding
The City of Belmont received a $9.6 Million Federal Government grant towards the project, and $3.8 Million grant from Lotterywest for the community service providers office space.
The City also received a $540,000 Federal Government grant for state-of-the-art security systems and infrastructure, and a $196,736 Federal Government grant for 79 CCTV cameras.