Week 2 - Introducing The Site: Howard Smith Wharves

Constructed in the 1930's Howard Smith Wharves significant to Brisbane's history both historically and culturally.  


Historical Context
From mid 1930's to early 1960's the site was leased to the shipping company Howard Smith Co. Ltd. The construction of storage sheds and air-raid shelters were erected from the 1930's and 1940's respectively. Since the 1930's the Howard Smith Wharves has remained vacant, it is however registered as a heritage building in the Queensland Heritage Register.  



Recent Occurrences
The Howard Smith Wharves was not unaffected by the Brisbane floods in 2011 where high water levels saw the site inundated with water. 

In it's undeveloped state, it is a prime location to begin a refurbishment of the site to highlight and maximise its full potential.  The area accentuated in red is the boundaries the Folie has to be situated within.