Taylor Gazebo

Need entertainment space?  Don’t really want to modify the house?  How about a separate gazebo?

The Taylor Gazebo is a cost effective way to achieve a lot of useful entertainment space.  In its first run, it performed brilliantly apparently during a very wet Easter, by keeping everyone dry and outdoors while food & drink was easily supplied.

We chose an elevated structure on LevelMaster posts, with minimal concrete.  This avoided costly pumping of concrete around the house for a slab which would be most people’s first thought.

The gazebo’s roof shape of a gable was chosen to allow a doubling of the PV solar cells on the property.  This also allowed it to have feature battens on the gable to match the house.

A fully waterproof kitchen unit has been installed with all that is needed for a full event.  The fridge is even lockable.  Behind the kitchen recess is a much needed storage room.

Early on during design, even though not required, in conjunction with the Taylors, glass balustrading was added.  This looks elegant and prevents accidental slips onto the ground.  It also neatly ‘defines’ the volume.

Team

Design – Peter + Kaylene

Documentation – Kaylene

Structural Engineer – AD Structure

Town Planners for advice – Brisbane Town Planning

Certifier – Building Approvals & Advice

Builder – Liona Constructions

Posts – LevelMaster

Photos – Jose Figlioli