Perth Film Studios

Perth Film Studios is a landmark screen production facility in Malaga, northeast of Perth’s central business district. The 16-hectare development delivers four purpose built sound stages, workshops, production offices and dedicated facilities for hair, makeup and costume suites. The project has been designed to support growth of Western Australian’s screen industry and attract major international productions.

Cundall was appointed as lead sustainability consultant, shaping the overall sustainability strategy and guiding the project toward a 4 Star Green Star rating. Life cycle assessment, energy and greenhouse gas modelling, and daylight analysis supported outcomes including a 60 percent reduction in embodied carbon through the use of durra panels made from reclaimed wheat straw and low-carbon concrete, annual savings of 280,000 litres of potable water via rainwater harvesting, and the integration of more than 287,000 native plants across the landscape design.

“Cundall worked closely with the design and construction contractors to embed measurable sustainability outcomes that would enhance the resilience and long-term operation of the facility. Overall, our team guided the project to achieve a 23 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared with a similar development, exceeding the original 10 per cent reduction target,” said David Collins, Partner & Managing Director.

Perth film studios are owned by the Arts and Culture Trust on behalf of the WA Government and operated by Home Fire.