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Architects: Motus Architecture
- Area: 2110 m²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Trasko Photographics
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Manufacturers: Cosentino, Colorbond, Concept Windows, Cube, Everbrite, Merbau, Peru Tan, Ronstan, Verse Cloud
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Lead Architects: Adriano Piviali, Ella Lin
Text description provided by the architects. The existing site was a derelict former bottle shop with zoning of Neighbourhood Centre. It was an eyesore at the end of Hulbert Street famous for its sustainability and community engagement. One of the main design principles was to create an iconic building that clearly identified itself as a Neighbourhood Centre, but at the same time was sensitive to the existing residential streetscape. The architecture attempts to re-create the atmosphere of Fremantle in a contemporary way and draws inspiration from the raw warehouse style aesthetic that is found throughout the precinct. The building was designed to be compatible with the streetscape responding to the quirky community nature of Hulbert St. Another main design principle was to create an ‘Internal Street’ within the residential component of the building that links all apartments and acts as a ‘communal heart’ to the building. The large volumes, abundance of natural light and cross ventilation make the journey to the apartments open and safe.
