The Seddon Street Public Realm Upgrade has delivered a shared pedestrian focussed space for the community that addresses the broader precinct, connects key facets of the town centre, and has the ability to host events and community activities.

Project Outcomes

• Enhanced public seating opportunities

• Enhanced alfresco dining opportunities

• Renewed surface treatments, pavement and pathways

• Addressed levels and drainage

• Conserved and retained treescapes

• Provided new softscapes including trees and underplanting

• Improved amenity and accessibility

• Installed lighting and electrical treatments

• Created a space for events and community activities

Integrated Artwork

The upgrade included integrated artwork by VOXLAB, reflecting the history of the site.

The original homestead on the site of One Subiaco was built by John Rowland Jones in 1886 and was the second house within the municipal district. The population of Subiaco at the time was still small and only a handful of trains ran each day between Perth and Fremantle. At night the train stopped at the platform when a match was struck. To stop Mr Jones from becoming lost in the bush, Mrs Jones would often leave a candle burning in the window to help guide him home at night from the station.

Seddon Street's feature artwork The Rail, by VOXLAB 2023, is made from railway line sourced from Dwellingup with direct links to the original railway line through Subiaco. Integrated lighting through these forms assist the sculpture in becoming a welcoming beacon for the new precinct.

The Zimpels Catalogue, by VOXLAB 2023 is a steel artwork that serves functionally as bike racks throughout the site. It is inspired by chairs developed by the Zimpels factory, which once ran on the site of ONE Subiaco. The artwork is positioned at a 45 degree angle, as if being viewed in a catalogue.

Project Status

The Seddon Street public realm upgrade was completed in October 2023, with the space formally opened to the public on Saturday 7 October 2023. The new space was celebrated with a ONE Subiaco Market event, presented by Blackburne in partnership with the City. The market celebrated the opening of Seddon Street, while honouring the history of the One Subiaco site, previously host to the old Pavilion Markets.
 

ONE Subiaco Market, October 2023, celebrating the opening of the Seddon Street public realm upgrade.  Activations in Seddon Street.
Left: Stem by Stem, a large scale interactive light and sound installation by ENESS, in celebration of Mother's Day 2024.
Right: Pre-loved markets, 2023. Image courtesy of Kinn & Co. 

Project Timeline

Construction commenced – January 2023
Project completed - October 2023

Project Partners

City of Subiaco
Blackburne Property Group
Aspect Studios 
BOS Civil

Contact 

Project Lead: Manager Economic Development and Place, Adam Cousins
E: place@subiaco.wa.gov.au