Willing Property to bring New York to Mt Lawley with West Residences apartments

Perth builder developer, Willing Property, is bringing a touch of New York to the Perth suburb of Mount Lawley with the launch of their latest off the plan apartment development, West Residences.

Willing Property called in local architecture firm Klopper & Davis to design a building that takes inspiration from the Big Apple's famous Flatiron building, a building which has stood in the heart of Manhattan since 1902.

There will be just 29 two and three-bedroom apartments on offer in the eight-level West Residences on the corner of West Parade and Aria Lane, near Forrest Park and a short walk to Mount Lawley Station. The apartments will sit above a ground-floor cafe, and will sit in landscaping by CAPA.

West Residences is characterised by its angular forms and large private balconies, offering panoramic views of the city, river, and hills. 

Klopper & Davis Architects Founder and Director, Sam Klopper, says like the famous Flatiron building, the site of West forms the junction between the orderly and the sublime

"The avenues of Mount Lawley are crossed by West Parade and the train line, creating an opportunity to celebrate this contrast with a beautiful angled form. Similarly, the local context around West Parade was developed during a period of hopeful optimism of our local gold rush and, like the explosive development of New York, speaks to and embraces this joyful vision of a greater and broader future.

"West draws on these connections to celebrate the beauty of the existing context and the wonder and the new to create a timeless and ageless icon."

Each apartment features high ceilings, solar access, and efficient ventilation to offer spacious and comfortable living. They are designed with custom kitchens and bathrooms, incorporating designer lighting and Miele appliances.

Buyers will have the option of two different colour schemes. The Steam colour scheme features refined details of copper, black and brushed nickel, complemented by warm and pared back touches of timber, while the Patina scheme offers residents a more bold and lively approach, with sophisticated hues of deep greens contrasting with vivid whites, glimmering Inca gold, and an array of mixed metals.

Residents will benefit from several amenities, including access to an Orangerie, which can be used for dining or yoga.  The building also provides private, secure storerooms and bicycle storage. Common areas are powered by solar energy, reflecting Willing's commitment to sustainability.

Willing Property's construction arm will handle the build of the striking development.

Willing Property was founded by Tim Willing in 2012, but the Willing family name has been synonymous with Perth development since the late 1960s.

Tim's father Doug built homes across Western Australia from 1969, with Tim and his brother Dayne growing up on building sites.