Designed by Victorian landscape architects (and frequent BKK collaborators) TCL, the Australian Garden is an award-winning contemporary botanic garden located in the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. The Cranbourne Gardens are recognised as a site of State significance for plant and wildlife conservation, with over 25 endangered or rare and threatened species living within its sprawling 363 hectares.
Between 2010–12 BKK delivered three sculptural pavilions within the 25-hectare Australian Garden portion of the Gardens. With Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria looking to diversify their event and education offerings, this series of pavilions would enable extended, flexible programming in all kinds of weather, as well as a place of respite amid the broader gardens.
The three structures included a simple covered seating area that acts as a gateway to the Gondwana area of the garden; a shelter inside the Gondwana area, made from tree trunks and a slender steel roof, frequently hosting school groups, weddings and other events; and a large third shelter housing a kiosk, rest facility and children’s educational area.
