High Hopes: The Institutes of Architecture of Western Australia / Duncan Richards – RAIA (WA Chapter), 2003

A comprehensive historical study of the architectural profession in Western Australia, High Hopes traces the development, influence, and contribution of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (W.A. Chapter). Written by Duncan Richards, this detailed volume examines the evolution of architectural practice, key figures, organisational growth, and the broader social and cultural context shaping architecture across the state.

Commissioned by the RAIA (WA Chapter) and produced in association with the School of Architecture, Construction & Planning at Curtin University, the work is richly illustrated and thoroughly referenced, making it a valuable resource for architectural historians, researchers, and practitioners.

Author
Duncan Richards

Illustrator
John Mungham

Publisher
Royal Australian Institute of Architects (W.A. Chapter), Perth

Date
2003

Format
Softcover

Pages
192 p. : illustrations ; 30 cm

ISBN
0958161704

Notes
Prepared for the RAIA (W.A. Chapter) on behalf of the School of Architecture, Construction & Planning, Curtin University of Technology.
Includes bibliographical references.

Subject
Royal Australian Institute of Architects — W.A. Chapter — History
Architecture — Western Australia — History
Architecture — Western Australia — Societies, etc. — History

Condition
Very Good – light shelf wear to base; light creasing to corners.

Why You’ll Love It
A substantial and scholarly history of architectural practice in Western Australia. Ideal for architects, students, heritage researchers, and collectors of Australian architectural history. This large-format, well-illustrated edition is both informative and visually engaging.