The Southport Bathing Pavilion, built in 1934 as a change room for people visiting the Broadwater beach, is a historical Gold Coast icon situated in the Broadwater Parklands. Originally designed by architectural firm Hall and Phillips, the Pavilion represents the cultural evolution of Australian beach-going, reflecting the Spanish Mission style architecture which was aesthetically significant in the 1930’s.
As part of a 2009 conservation project, City of Gold Coast refurbished the Pavilion as a community meeting room and gallery, adding a small kitchen and restoring the original clothes peg rails.
Art-Work Agency designed an engaging pictorial timeline of the Pavilion’s history, documenting significant moments, memories and stories for community members to enjoy for years to come.
“It was a great honour to be able to document the passing memories and changes of the Gold Coast through images both from the public and from the libraries. We are proud to have been trusted to deliver this for the City.”
Image credits: City of Gold Coast