Wavell Heights Garden Pavilion is a carefully considered renovation and extension of a post-war home, designed to better support contemporary family life while responding to Brisbane’s subtropical climate.
The project reworks the existing house into a dedicated bedroom wing, with a new living pavilion extending into the garden. A key driver of the design was creating a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the home to open up to breezes, natural light, and landscape.
The new pavilion steps down to a concrete slab-on-ground, introducing thermal mass to help moderate internal temperatures and improve comfort year-round. Generous openings, operable windows, and a considered orientation work together to capture prevailing breezes and promote natural ventilation.
Material selection balances durability and warmth, with a focus on low-maintenance finishes suited to the subtropics. The project also involved upgrading the existing home, including insulation, replastering, and refreshing original timber floors, ensuring the whole house performs as a cohesive, comfortable environment.
The result is a home that feels calm, connected, and highly liveable, where everyday family life is supported through thoughtful planning, passive design, and a strong relationship to the garden.
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm
Wheelchair access
Limited