Located on Fremantle’s cappuccino strip, this thrifty small bar pairs the existing heritage fabric with colourful, textured insertions, channeling 70’s Australiana.

Promoting the ethos of ‘long life loose fit,’ the small bar successfully activates a tired space, borrowing charm from its past lives, whilst adding an exciting new layer to its history. Our decorative approach ensures flexibility for different programs, allowing room for improvisation with design that is agile, rather than rigid and dictatorial.

Local labour, materials and talent sustains the local economy and creates sense of place and belonging. The project demonstrates the magic and potential in our existing built fabric, which can be realised in a fun and economic fashion.

A balancing act between new and old the result is a small bar that feels at once youthful and conversely as if its always been there.