P17608 Iwanoff House, Floreat

The unique style of Iwan Iwanoff

Overview

The Heritage Council of Western Australia is currently considering whether Iwanoff House, Floreat should be included in the State Register of Heritage Places. The Council believes the place is likely to be of State cultural heritage significance as the private residence and studio of notable architect Iwan Iwanoff which he designed for himself and his family.

A Bulgarian migrant to Western Australia in the post-WWII era, Iwanoff made an indelible contribution to the built landscape of the State via the championing of bold, new international architectural design styles. It was from this home studio that he designed some of his most well-known and recognisable works.

Registration will celebrate this story and acknowledge the important contributions of non-British migrants to Western Australia.

Have your say

We recently invited you to share your thoughts on the proposal to include Iwanoff House, Floreat in the State Register of Heritage Places. Your feedback has been invaluable in highlighting the significance of this place and its stories.

Thank you for completing our online survey and for your comments on the proposed registration of Iwanoff House. The consultation period closed on Tuesday, 7 January 2025.

Next steps

The Heritage Council will now consider all submissions and decide whether to recommend to the Minister for Heritage that Iwanoff House be included in the State Register of Heritage Places. The Minister will make the final decision on registration.

Thank you for your interest in the proposal to include Iwanoff House in the State Register of Heritage Places.

Image credit: Griffiths Architects