Jan 19

Pavilions, Southport Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast, Australia, by Whitearchitecture

Located on Australia’s  Gold Coast,  this recently completed civic space designed by Whitearchitecture will play host to major sporting and cultural events.

The Parklands development includes several pavilions; the Pier Pavilion; Outdoor Stage; a Southport pier; an Amenities Building; and BBQ pavilions.

The Pier Pavilion facade shades its internal spaces from direct sunlight,  while the integration of green roof areas provide significant insulation of the ground floor’s internal spaces.

The importance of large public events within the site has influenced the structures - accommodation of spectators was a major  factor in which the building’s layout.

Throughout the development opportunities are created for sitting, resting and reflecting with dedicated seating offering framed views of the surrounding landscape.

Project details

Architects: Whitearchitecture
Location: Southport, Gold Coast, Australia
Type of project: Public Parkland / Infrastructure
Landscape architect: Edaw Aecom
Structural engineers: Maunsell Aecom
Project architecture: Simon White and Jeff Brown
Design team: Simon White and Jeff Brown
Client: Gold Coast city council
Funding: Local council and state government funding
Tender date: December 2007
Start on site date: July 2009
Construction duration: 13 months
Gross internal floor area: 800m² (pier pavilion)
Form of contract and/or procurement: Negotiated GCS
Total cost: $32m
M&E consultant: Bassett Aecom
Quantity surveyor: Currie and Brown
Planning supervisor: Storey and Castle Planning
Lighting consultant: Webb Australia
Main contractor: Abigroup contractors

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