old hungry jacks, fremantle

The Space

Located at 37 South Terrace in the heart of Fremantle, the former Hungry Jacks is a prominent 435sqm site that sat vacant for almost eight years before SPACEMRKT took possession. Positioned on one of Fremantle’s busiest entertainment and hospitality strips, the former fast-food restaurant presented a unique opportunity for creative and community-led activation.

SPACEMRKT took on the temporary activation of the site, reimagining the long-dormant building as an accessible, multi-purpose space for arts, culture and community engagement. Working with the building's existing infrastructure and character, the project demonstrates the potential of temporary activation to breathe new life into long-vacant spaces while creating opportunities for Fremantle's creative community.

The Impact

After almost eight years of vacancy, the project has helped reduce anti-social behaviour around the site, replacing an underutilised eyesore with a lively and positive presence in the town centre.

More importantly, the space has become an accessible third space for the community, offering somewhere to gather, connect and participate without the expectation of spending money. A 2026/27 summer program featuring free creative workshops, funded by the City of Fremantle’s Arts Grant, will help to promote the project, encouraging social connection, supporting local creatives and providing people with a place to simply exist outside of home, work or school.