High Tide Hub

Site Responsive Architecture

Located on the iconic Arthur Head reserve, overlooking the Indian ocean, and flanked by Western Australia's oldest standing building, the Round House - the High Tide Hub is a departure and arrival point, a platform for artist talks, performances and a bar during the Fremantle Biennale. 

A simple, elegant design elaborated from the tidal patterns of Fremantle waters, this cultural encampment is the natural spiritual home for the Biennale and an innovative architectural expression of its theme. It was also awarded a commendation at the  West Australian Institute of Architects 2018 Architecture Awards.

One single material is used to articulate both shell and core of the structure, and gives a nod to the industrial heritage of Fremantle. The plywood sheets were CNC cut by OKHM and forming a friction fitted structure with no nails, screws or glue. 

Source Fremantle Biennale High Tide 2017