Western Australia Government Architect


Between 1891 and 1985 the Principal Architect of the Public Works Department was responsible for the delivery of the state government’s public buildings capital works program throughout Western Australia.
In 2003 the government of Premier Geoff Gallop re-established the office as the Government Architect, with the purpose of improving "the design of public buildings and spaces to enhance the quality of the built environment in WA."

Prior to 1891

Prior to 1901, the Principal Architect was called the Superintendent of Public Works or Clerk of Works or Director of Public Works. Refer to Public Works Department. Those who served in these roles were:
Those who served the State in the role of Principal Architect were as follows: