Wednesday, 19 August, 2020 - 15:18
Moore made govt architect
Rebecca Moore will have the opportunity to shape the future design of Perth, after being appointed the state’s new government architect today.
Rebecca Moore
Council Member / Heritage Council of WA
Rebecca Moore is an architect with extensive experience in architecture, planning and building.
She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Western Australia and a Graduate Diploma in Built Architecture (Construction Economics and Management) from University College London.
Ms Moore has been a sessional member of the State Administrative Tribunal of WA since its establishment in 2005, and a senior sessional member between 2007 and 2011 before becoming a full-time member in June 2011. She has gained extensive experience in decision-making and mediation across a broad range of design, planning, heritage and construction matters.
Ms Moore became the first woman appointed as WA's Government Architect from August 2020 to February 2024. She was also chair of the State Design Review Panel where she played a key role in the design review and assessment of METRONET plans and significant development proposals to be determined by the Western Australian Planning Commission under the planning reform laws. She also provided expert and independent advice to the Planning Minister and WA Premier on key projects and strategic planning and development matters.
