New South Wales
The Bondi Pavilion, designed by Robertson Marks Architects in the Inter-War Mediterranean Style, has been an iconic Bondi Beach landmark since 1929.
The condition of the building had degraded over time due to the harsh marine environment, and intrusive additions had led to a loss of significance. The project sought to achieve best practice heritage conservation outcomes. Original building fabric was retained and conserved, whilst intrusive additions were removed to restore the building’s symmetry. Works included structural repairs to the brickwork, render and timber joinery repairs, reconstruction of moulded elements, restoration of painted murals and new Cordova patterned terracotta roof tiles.
A wide range of community uses are accommodated within the building including a Bondi Story Room, along with food and beverage offerings. The colonnaded courtyards provide adaptable, vibrant public spaces suitable for both relaxation and events with a ground plane that interprets the pattern of the original dressing sheds.
In the short time since its completion, the revitalised Pavilion has brought the residents of Waverley and visitors together, enhancing the community experience as well as attracting tourists, beachgoers and artists to this famous landmark.
TZG’s innovative solutions to our brief met the modern day demands of our 90-year-old unofficial town hall, overcoming a challenging restoration, whilst ensuring the site’s character was celebrated through strategic design moves and considered heritage choices.
Features like the interactive Bondi Story room, the building’s certified 5 Star Greenstar rating and wide range of high-quality facilities have contributed to the real success of the Pav.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
