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Sandy Anghie Architect

Sandy Anghie is a Perth based architect committed to creating great homes for her clients.

Whether it's a new home, extension or renovation, she believes the foundation of a great home is a collaborative working relationship between architect and client.

11/06/2026

Thank you to the team at Business News for recognizing the impact of Perth Design Week by including me in their “Power 500” again this year.

Power 500 is an annual biographical guide and publication by Western Australian publisher Business News. It ranks and profiles the 500 most influential leaders across business, politics, the public sector and the community in WA.

My fourth year in their list, but my first year specifically as Perth Design Week founder. In previous years, I was acknowledged for my roles with Historic Heart and as a City of Perth Councillor/Deputy Mayor (2022) and as President of the Institute of Architects in WA (2023-2024)—starting in their political list and then moving into property.

I founded Perth Design Week with David Smith in 2022 because I believe in the power of good design to shape positive outcomes. Design is everywhere and for everyone—from our city streets to our homes and everything inside them. Design is in the background, quietly dictating quality of life. It’s far more than an aesthetic endeavor, the design sector is a significant part of WA’s economy, with huge potential for growth. Perth Design Week exists to highlight this, showcasing design through thought-provoking discussions, installations and exhibitions.

Thanks to the team working alongside me to help make Perth Design Week possible: Juliana Torres, Reinette Roux, Andree McIntyre, Eugene Hooks, Amy Clark, Amber Sheldon, Fiona Kalaf, the team at Block, and many more.

And thanks again to WA Business News!

See Business News for the complete list.

01/06/2026

Amidst the chaos at good to see progress on the revitalisation of James Street - a project I initiated as a Councillor back in 2021.

At the May 2021 Council meeting I put forward a Notice of Motion to investigate a “Main Street Refresh” program for the key streets across our City neighbourhoods, including James Street, Northbridge. After several years of work by the administration, last week the current Council approved $22.8 million for a revamp of the iconic main street of Northbridge.

The much-needed transformation aims to reshape James Street into a greener, safer and more pedestrian-friendly destination while boosting local businesses, everyday activity and events. The plan was shaped by consultation with residents, businesses and stakeholders - all supporting improvements in lighting and safety, greenery, better maintenance as well as greater recognition of Northbridge’s rich cultural diversity and history.

Other streets I had included in my 2021 Notice of Motion as needing a spruce up were: Adelaide Terrace, East Perth; Hampden Road, Nedlands; and Hay Street, West Perth. Hopefully they also get some attention one day!

Image: Northbridge in 2020, photographed by Kelly Pilgrim-Byrne. In this photo you can see the prominent public sculpture known as The Arch (created by Western Australian artist Lorenna Grant), previously located at the intersection of James Street and Lake Street in Northbridge, but now removed.

27/05/2026

The Ore Obelisk by Paul Ritter - the much loved “kebab” - will go on permanent display at Council House. Thank you to the City of Perth Council for taking on my idea and ensuring this significant piece of WA history is retained. Importantly, huge credit to the campaign, led by Helen Curtis and Reece Harley who have worked tirelessly in recent years to speak up for our city’s history.

In earlier posts, I documented the City of Perth Administration Report which said the Ore Obelisk can no longer be reinstated. The Administration recommended the Council approve the deaccessioning of Ore Obelisk and approve funding of $75,000 for the digital commemoration of the artwork only.

Given reinstatement of the artwork is now not viable, last month I asked the Council to consider placing pieces of the monument on permanent display in the Council House foyer, to commemorate the work - which they have now decided to do.

A city is a physical thing. Walking through its streets and buildings allows readers to immerse themselves in the stories and experiences that have shaped the city—and this requires physical reminders. You cannot replace a landmark with a website link.

Images: Artist Paul Ritter and former Lord Mayor Peter Nattrass at the Ore Obelisk, 1997; and the artwork being cut up in 2021.

24/05/2026

Today, consultation closes on Australia’s new National Cultural Policy.

Australia is a sporting nation – and that’s by design. Policy settings for culture need to mirror our national commitment to sport, embedding the arts into community life from childhood.

Currently, the National Cultural Policy’s discussion of children is limited to in-school activities and engagement through digital platforms and television. We need to go further.

The benefits of arts, culture and creativity are far-reaching, delivering social and economic benefit to individuals, communities and the country. Participation in the arts strengthens belonging, identity, education, wellbeing, social cohesion, regional liveability and Australia’s relationship with the world.

Studies show that engaging children builds deep brand loyalty. This happens with sports – and even in banking, where children are given piggy banks to transition them into lifelong clients.

For children to have the opportunity to engage in arts, culture and creativity, implementation requires adequate funding, and coordination across all jurisdictions and all levels of government. Just as the Australian Government invests heavily in road infrastructure for public safety, cultural investment is essential for public wellbeing.

Countless studies haves shown that engaging with arts and culture provides profound physical and mental health benefits. This is critically important with the current epidemic of youth mental health challenges. Cultural events and community art programs bring people together, creating robust social support networks that prevent isolation which can lead to mental health challenges.

You can read Perth Design Week’s complete submission via the link in bio.

Images: snapshots from Perth Design Week. Last photo: me. My lifelong love of arts and design started in childhood. Transformative memories include a Kardinya Primary School excursion to the ballet in 1982 and high school excursions to the theatre.

14/05/2026

Thanks to .magazine for publishing one of my recent projects this week. Editor Florence Leung captured the spirit of the project beautifully in her words. “The design did not work around the tree so much as it worked with it, accepting the tree’s presence as a given and letting that acceptance shape every subsequent move.” Thank you Florence!🍃

05/05/2026

Snapshots from the 1970s 🕺

I’ve been a bit preoccupied with heritage the past month - trying to help pieces and attending a few events on heritage architecture. Being a child of 1970s (like the Ore Obelisk!), and my birthday this month, it prompted me to think about architecture icons of that era …

In the residential space, Iwanoff captured the spirit of the times with iconic homes including Marsala House (1974) and Kessell House (1975). Iconic 1970s public buildings include the Perth Concert Hall (1973) by Howlett and Bailey Architects, Art Gallery of Western Australia (1977) by Charles Sierakowski and, at a much smaller scale, the South City Beach kiosk (1970) by Tony Brand. (Interestingly, the Heritage Council listing for the kiosk states Brand is thought to have designed the kiosk in response to Paul Ritter’s adjacent curved wall and the landscape - Ritter being the artist behind the Ore Obelisk ...)

It was a time of progress in the City. Hay Street became Perth’s earliest conversion from street to mall, introduced in 1972. The Entertainment Centre was built. And in the name of progress, heritage buildings tumbled, including the AMP Chambers (1915) by Oldham & Cox knocked down to make way for the AMP Tower (1975), the tallest building in Perth at the time.

It was also a time of progress in the suburbs, with shopping centres springing up from north to south, including Karrinyup Shopping Centre (1973) by architects.

50+ years on, the tables have turned, with many 1970s buildings knocked down, and others no longer recognisable. A recent architecture conversation organised by Heritage Advocate Warren Anderson explored the challenges of protecting and restoring mid-century modernist buildings. The same applies to the late modernist and brutalist buildings of the 1970s … We need to love them before we lose them! ❤️

Heritage architecture, and artwork, tell the story of our city in built form.

28/04/2026

Crunch time for the kebab! The Ore Obelisk by Paul Ritter has been cut into pieces - it has been destroyed. What now? Last week I went along to the Council meeting to request the Council place pieces of the much loved “kebab” on permanent display at Council House.

Turn up the volume for this reel to hear what I said 🎤

The City of Perth Administration Report presented to Council acknowledged the Ore Obelisk can no longer be reinstated and recommended deaccessioning the artwork with only a digital commemoration. It is unclear from the (flawed) Report what will happen to the pieces - will some pieces of the artwork end up at the tip!

In summary, what I asked is that given reinstatement of the artwork is now not viable, that Council consider—subject to advice from the City of Perth’s Elders Advisory Group and the Ritter Family—that several pieces of the monument, including the “drill bit”, be placed on permanent display in the Council House foyer, to commemorate the work.

The cost of placing pieces on display would be minimal. This is not a reimagining. This is about memory in physical form and commemorating a part of our City’s history. Nothing can replace the original.

Tomorrow night, Wednesday 28th April, the Council will decide …

13/04/2026

Thanks to for publishing one of my recent projects this week. Shou Sugi Ban House Is a renovation and addition to a beautiful character home in one of Perth’s established suburbs. A key element of the design was to increase the connection with the garden. Despite the beautiful backyard and leafy suburb, the original house was completely cut off from the garden. Now you can see the backyard the moment you step in the front door … 🍃

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06/04/2026

Some snapshots from Perth Design Week 2026, which officially wrapped up 10 days ago. Always a huge amount of work but also a huge amount of fun!

This year, our fourth, was a little bit different with a condensed, curated program of 3 installations and exhibitions, and 20 events. Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, speakers, moderators, installers, crew, volunteers, photographers, attendees and everyone who helped make PDW 2026 possible.

Many more snapshots on the way on the page .... And stay tuned for what’s next in 2027!

24/03/2026

Ever wondered what lies behind the historic façades of our city? Just two days left to step inside The Liberty Theatre – a hidden Perth landmark reopened especially for

The Hay Street district in the city was once glittering with cinemas, theatres and hotels. Originally opening on 1 March 1954 as Perth’s first dedicated art house cinema, The Liberty was designed by Krantz & Sheldon to screen foreign-language and European films within an intimate, contemporary setting. While its life as a speciality cinema was relatively brief, the venue continued to evolve, screening diverse film genres until the early 1990s.

Today, thanks to current owner Randal Humich and the Humich Group, the theatre has been carefully reimagined as a live music and cultural venue. Since reopening in 2022 it has hosted events for Perth Fringe Festival and Perth Design Week – once again bringing audiences together to experience creativity in a historic setting.

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Photographers enjoing the space, capturing different moments. Thank you:

Images 1 - 6 by Jenna French
Images 7 - 12 by Jody D’Arcy
Images 13 - 18 by David Broadway

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