THE PAVILION

WHEELERS HILL, VICTORIA

The Pavilion is centered around creating a versatile and inclusive space that enhances the lives and experiences of students, teachers/staff, and the wider school community. It features purpose-built areas for athlete training, rehabilitation, classroom instruction, spectatorship, coaching facilities, and celebratory gatherings, thereby establishing itself as a vibrant center for a diverse array of activities.

The project was inspired by the need to seamlessly integrate the building into the hillside without disrupting the existing ridge line next to the sports and aquatics center. This influenced the site placement, materials, and design details, allowing the Pavilion to blend into the landscape while providing views of the Main Oval. The design offers sheltered, uninterrupted views of the Main Oval along the entire length of the building, providing comfort for sports spectators throughout the year. The expansive vista also provides a stunning setting for social gatherings and events. The comprehensive approach ensures that the space not only meets its functional requirements but also enhances the surrounding environment

The Pavilion was designed to be versatile, accommodating various functions, including scholastic requirements and semi-professional sports activities. The project evolved to meet changing requirements and the school’s vision(s), requiring flexibility in the Pavilion design to accommodate a variety of uses. The project considered the needs of various stakeholders, including the school board, parents, sporting clubs, and students, ensuring that the space can be used during the day and night, including weekends for different purposes. It importantly serves to the sports precinct to host school sports training and carnivals throughout the week and weekend ‘game day’ sports, for the wider public to enjoy. Operable walls can be used to create two functional rooms from one.

 

STATUS

Completed 2022

TYPE

Commercial / Education

SERVICES

Concept Design, Design Development, Full Documentation, Material, Finshes & Lighitng Specifications, Contract Administration, Consultant coordination.

AWARDS

2024 Design Matters National Winner: New Commercial Project $2m+

PHOTOGRAPHY

Tatjana Plitt

 

The Pavilion Site Plan

The Pavilion Floor Plans

The Pavilion Elevations