Karrinyup library

Karrinyup Library building is a notable example of the brutalist style, which emerged in the post-war era, characterized by rough or raw, off-form concrete (béton brut), heavy mass, and sculptural, blocky shapes.

The Karrinyup library is part of the broader collection of 1970s Perth public buildings that reflect a "subtle" or "reserved" style of WA brutalism. The library was part of a construction boom in the 1970s, possibly funded by the expansion in the mining sector, which aimed to make Perth a more modern and vibrant place.