Harper on Swan

Developers Edge Visionary Living and Hillam Architects, in close collaboration with a highly skilled consultant team, have engaged extensively with the City of South Perth and the Design Review Panel (DRP) to produce a thoughtfully considered design, ensuring this development meets high architectural and urban design standards.

At ground level, the podium integrates a dynamic and fluid design, echoing the gentle settling of sediments and earthy tones of the banks of the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River), reflecting the Whadjuk name for the river bend near Harper Terrace, ‘Gaboodjoolup’ (Place of the Shore), which remains culturally significant for First Nation’s peoples as a meeting point of land and water.

Hillam Architects’ design exceeds planning requirements for sustainability, achieving an average 7-star NatHERS rating. This project is targeting a 4 Star Green Star Buildings rating, representing best practice in better, healthier and more responsible buildings.

Environmental consultants EMF Griffiths said the project has set “real and attainable goals to achieve a superior design outcome”.

At street level, the development will introduce highly activated commercial tenancies along Harper Terrace, creating local employment opportunities and increasing foot traffic to surrounding businesses. A corner café with panoramic river views, complemented by a feature canopy and lush landscaping, will further contribute to an engaging and lively public realm.

Along the Esplanade frontage, the development transitions to a more residential character, incorporating generous setbacks and landscaping to ensure a seamless interface with the neighbouring residential properties.

The landscape design, curated by See Design Studio, prioritises the use of native plant species, further embedding the development within its natural and cultural context.

Harper on Swan both complements and advances the dynamic nature of South Perth, creating additional links to a beautifully walkable community, with easy access to the Perth Ferry service.