Mark Taylor Oval Pavilion | Archer Office

The newly completed Mark Taylor Oval Pavilion at Waitara Park respectfully reimagines a historic sporting venue for a new generation. Rather than demolish the 1929 grandstand, the project retains and restores the original structure, introducing a complementary 'contemporary twin' pavilion alongside it.

The new building delivers accessible facilities, public amenities, a kiosk, umpires’ rooms and a generous first-floor club and community space overlooking the field. Designed to enhance permeability and activation of the park, the pavilion minimises its ground footprint while creating sheltered edges that engage with the surrounding public realm.

The retention of the heritage grandstand significantly reduced embodied carbon, allowing investment to focus on inclusive, future-ready facilities that support increased participation in sport, particularly for women and girls.

Together, the heritage and contemporary elements form a cohesive civic presence, strengthening Waitara Park as a vibrant, accessible and sustainable community destination.