Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
South Beach Public Facilities is a contemporary, inclusive public amenity designed by Bernard Seeber Architects for the City of Fremantle, located on Whadjuk Noongar Country. The project responds to its coastal setting, enhancing the social and cultural significance of South Beach while providing accessible, enduring facilities for the community.
The change rooms are open and inclusive, with natural ventilation, light, and shade carefully integrated into the architectural solution. The material selection balances transparency and enclosure, connecting occupants to light, air, and the surrounding parkland.
Glazed circular skylights bring daylight into the spaces while supporting passive ventilation, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment. Generous change rooms, showers, and toilets prioritise universal accessibility, family use and dignity.
The facility delivers an inclusive, resilient, and engaging public space that strengthens community connection and celebrates South Beach’s coastal character.
The South Beach Public Facilities enrich how our community engages with this important coastal precinct in the City of Fremantle. The architecture delivers inclusive, accessible spaces that support everyday recreation, family use, and shared community life, offering an inclusive experience for all. Natural light, ventilation, and generous circulation enhance comfort and usability for people of all ages and abilities. Bernard Seeber Architects have skilfully balanced beauty with durability and have delivered thoughtfully designed public asset that strengthens connections between people, place, and landscape; ensuring South Beach remains a welcoming, inclusive destination for residents and visitors alike.Â
Georgina Willis, Design Architect
Bernard Seeber, Design Architect
Jonathan Strauss, Design Architect
Anna Harford, Graduate of Architecture
Alexandra Willis, Design Assistant
Alex Willis, Quality Assurance and Assistant to Superintendent
WA Structural, Structural Engineer
Hydraulics Design Australia, Hydraulic Consultant
E-Consulting Engineers, Electrical Consultant
O’Brien Harrop Access, Access Consultant
Building Lines, Building Surveyor
Owen Consulting, Quantity Surveyor