Turrbal
Queensland
Brisbane
Everton Park Library has been designed to integrate with its natural surroundings, wrapping around an existing tree canopy and offering tranquil park views. Honouring the area’s timber milling history, the new library’s tactile façade and interior elements enrich the site’s character. The design mitigates noise from a nearby arterial road, creating a peaceful, welcoming space that fosters learning, community, and reflection. Offering flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, the library’s layout and connection to the adjacent park unites people, place, and nature, enhancing functionality while celebrating the landscape and local heritage.
The new Everton Park Library is a dynamic hub supporting the needs of the growing community, celebrating a significant increase in customer visitation. Designed to meet community needs with vibrant, accessible, sustainable spaces for lifelong learning, and a library Collection providing free access to information and leisure. Expanded floor space and outdoor terrace facilitates learning, literacy and cultural programs. The forest-themed children’s area fosters early literacy development, learning through play and a love of reading. New study zones, quiet and meeting rooms support work and study. The parents’ room and undercover carpark provide comfortable, safe environments for all library patrons.
Kelly Geldard, Design Architect
Jack Battle, Graduate of Architecture
Christopher Chetham, Project Principal
Andy Eng, Graduate of Architecture
Kathryn Grant, Interior Designer
Geraldine Dawson, Project Architect
Mecone, Town Planner
Wild Studio, Landscape Consultant
Bligh Tanner, Structural Engineer
LCI, Mechanical
Bligh Tanner, Civil Consultant
LCI, Electrical Consultant
LCI, Hydraulic Consultant
LCI, Fire
McKenzie Group, Certifier
MRCagney, Traffic
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.
