‘templestowe reserve sporting pavilion‘ by phooey architects in melbourne australia images courtesy of phooey architects

melbourne based studio, phooey architects has created ‘templestowe reserve sporting pavilion’, a climate, carbon and water neutral building that houses the australian suburbs 100 year old football and cricket club. exploring multiple aspects of sustainability, the construction of the design is largely recycled and cultivated from the previous site.

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion entrance

referencing sports elements such as football jerseys and flags, the building’s elevation features a series of v-shaped patterns. the toothed roof is lined with alternating windows and solar panels, allowing the facility to comply with various sustainable elements, while also bringing natural light into the change rooms that sit beneath them.

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilionside elevation

the overhang that greets the players and visitors at the entrance splices off into three fluid branches that appear as though they are in motion. the architecture, composed of a series of angular and rounded edges, is intended to generate energy and spectacle for the impending game on the nearby playing field. the nondescript facade, which is inscribed with the names of past and present players, volunteers and members of the town, relies on light and shadow to emphasize its form and direction.

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion entry overhang

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion outdoor space

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion entrance to change rooms

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion view from the field

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion detail of recycled brick

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion change rooms connect directly to the field

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion the triangular brick motif is carried onto the pavement, extending the motion and visual footprint of the structure 

phooey architects: templestowe reserve sporting pavilion light and shadow add interest to the facade