More than just "instagrammable"? A visit to the "Burleigh Pavilion" on Australia's Gold Coast

Pale pastels meet bold colors, concrete meets tropical plants. In Burleigh Heads, a typical Australian beach pavilion has been completely refurbished and styled through. In the past, this place was a popular meeting place for the aborigines due to the abundance of fresh water and oyster deposits. Architects Jeremy Bull, Sophie Harris, Samantha Birtles thus faced the task of not only making the pavilion safe from the forces of the sea and giving it a new look, but also respecting the culture of the place - and once again transforming it into a gathering place for all.

A poem for any Instagram account - the pastel colors of Burleigh Pavilion.

From the beach straight to the bar.

The 1200 square meter venue houses a pool and three different areas: In addition to the a la carte restaurant, The Pavilion, beachgoers can opt for either lunch at the coastal brasserie, The Tropic Restaurant, among rattan, cobblestone floors and pink and brass highlights, or pizza and drinks at the beach bar. This is kept simple, sturdy and low-maintenance, but like the other rooms, is reminiscent of the Gold Coast of the '70s. The focus on elegance and durability of the material runs through the entire concept. Built in the 80s on coastal cliffs, the pavilion is vulnerable to flooding from storm surges. Rather than resist the forces of nature, the architects reinforced the supporting steel structure and designed the lower portion of the Burleigh Pavilion so that the glazing is removable - allowing storm surges to move through the building.

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