Harbor
2025
Overview
Civic Works commissioned Solum to transform an underused waterfront depot into a public exchange for learning, making, and everyday gathering.
Client
Civic Works
Type
Civic Architecture & Public Realm
Duration
24 months
The Challenge
The existing structure had strong industrial character but poor daylight, fragmented access, and no legible connection to the promenade beyond it.
The project had to preserve the memory of the depot without turning it into a museum piece. We also needed to create a flexible civic interior that could support workshops, exhibitions, and informal events while remaining open and welcoming throughout the day.
The solution
We opened the building with a new central passage, turning the old loading route into a generous civic spine that links the street to the water.
Large roof lights bring an even wash of daylight into the deepest parts of the plan, while a family of timber screens creates smaller rooms without closing them off. Outside, new seating terraces and planted edges make the waterfront feel occupied long after the building closes.
Overview
Civic Works commissioned Solum to transform an underused waterfront depot into a public exchange for learning, making, and everyday gathering.
Client
Civic Works
Type
Civic Architecture & Public Realm
Duration
24 months
The Challenge
The existing structure had strong industrial character but poor daylight, fragmented access, and no legible connection to the promenade beyond it.
The project had to preserve the memory of the depot without turning it into a museum piece. We also needed to create a flexible civic interior that could support workshops, exhibitions, and informal events while remaining open and welcoming throughout the day.
The solution
We opened the building with a new central passage, turning the old loading route into a generous civic spine that links the street to the water.
Large roof lights bring an even wash of daylight into the deepest parts of the plan, while a family of timber screens creates smaller rooms without closing them off. Outside, new seating terraces and planted edges make the waterfront feel occupied long after the building closes.
Overview
Civic Works commissioned Solum to transform an underused waterfront depot into a public exchange for learning, making, and everyday gathering.
Client
Civic Works
Type
Civic Architecture & Public Realm
Duration
24 months
The Challenge
The existing structure had strong industrial character but poor daylight, fragmented access, and no legible connection to the promenade beyond it.
The project had to preserve the memory of the depot without turning it into a museum piece. We also needed to create a flexible civic interior that could support workshops, exhibitions, and informal events while remaining open and welcoming throughout the day.
The solution
We opened the building with a new central passage, turning the old loading route into a generous civic spine that links the street to the water.
Large roof lights bring an even wash of daylight into the deepest parts of the plan, while a family of timber screens creates smaller rooms without closing them off. Outside, new seating terraces and planted edges make the waterfront feel occupied long after the building closes.
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