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Location
Kenmore, Brisbane
Build
Westside Carpentry
Photographer
Andy Mcpherson
Kenmore, Brisbane
Build
Westside Carpentry
Photographer
Andy Mcpherson
Kenmore Pavilion is an outdoor living addition to a post-war cottage in Brisbane. The project forms part of a broader renovation that retains the existing house while reworking its internal layout to improve access to the garden and make better use of the subtropical climate.
The pavilion extends the living area beyond the original footprint, providing a covered space for outdoor dining, cooking and gathering. Its open structure draws on the familiar Queensland verandah, with timber framing, battens and a lightweight roof providing shelter while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding garden.
The design takes a relatively simple approach to material and construction. Kwila and Spotted Gum are used throughout the structure, with the exposed timber elements defining the pavilion's character. Rather than creating a fully enclosed room, the pavilion provides a degree of protection from sun and rain while remaining open to the elements.
The project is underpinned by a broader approach to reuse and resourcefulness. Retaining the existing post-war structure, reusing materials from the original house and incorporating salvaged elements throughout the garden allowed the renovation to work within a modest budget while limiting unnecessary demolition.
The pavilion extends the living area beyond the original footprint, providing a covered space for outdoor dining, cooking and gathering. Its open structure draws on the familiar Queensland verandah, with timber framing, battens and a lightweight roof providing shelter while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding garden.
The design takes a relatively simple approach to material and construction. Kwila and Spotted Gum are used throughout the structure, with the exposed timber elements defining the pavilion's character. Rather than creating a fully enclosed room, the pavilion provides a degree of protection from sun and rain while remaining open to the elements.
The project is underpinned by a broader approach to reuse and resourcefulness. Retaining the existing post-war structure, reusing materials from the original house and incorporating salvaged elements throughout the garden allowed the renovation to work within a modest budget while limiting unnecessary demolition.