{"id":15031,"date":"2025-10-06T17:29:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/landscape-roof-tops-besley-spressers-pavilion-in-sydney-made-from-recycled-oyster-shells\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T17:29:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:29:38","slug":"landscape-roof-tops-besley-spressers-pavilion-in-sydney-made-from-recycled-oyster-shells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/landscape-roof-tops-besley-spressers-pavilion-in-sydney-made-from-recycled-oyster-shells\/","title":{"rendered":"landscape roof tops besley &amp; spresser\u2019s pavilion in sydney, made from recycled oyster shells"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Besley &amp; Spresser unveils sculptural structure on Sydney Harbor<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Pier Pavilion, a permanent civic landmark designed by Besley &amp; Spresser, made almost entirely from a bespoke terrazzo embedded with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/recycling\/\">recycled<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/materials\/\">rock oyster shells<\/a><\/strong>, opens on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-australia\/\"><strong>Sydney Harbor<\/strong><\/a>. The project, completed in 2025 after winning a national design competition in 2020, is the latest addition to the ongoing regeneration of the harbor along its western edge. Anchoring the pavilion, a freestanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/wood-and-timber-architecture\/\"><strong>timber<\/strong><\/a> volume accommodates a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/bar\/\"><strong>bar<\/strong><\/a>, storage, and service functions for events, while the rest of the space remains flexible for public use, whether for gatherings, performances, or simply pausing by the water. <em>\u2018We wanted the pavilion to have a distinctly civic feel; all are welcome here,\u2019<\/em> <strong>says Peter Besley.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The sculptural structure draws on the layered identity of the site, where land, sea, and sky meet. Its plan takes cues from the distinctive coves and peninsulas of the harbor, unfolding as a series of open and enclosed spaces framed by a double colonnade. Eighty-six slender, moment-resisting columns hold up a landscape roof planted with native species, sandstone, and hollow logs to attract birds and insects. A circular oculus punctures the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/rooftop-architecture-and-design\/\"><strong>roof<\/strong><\/a>, allowing daylight and weather to pass through, projecting a shifting circle of light that moves across the terrazzo floor. The Pier Pavilion\u2019s custom oyster terrazzo is crafted from recycled aggregates and thousands of reclaimed Sydney rock oyster shells.<\/p>\n<p>all images by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rory-gardiner.com\/\">Rory Gardiner<\/a>, unless stated otherwise<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Oyster shells find new life as the pier pavilion\u2019s defining material<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The defining material of Pier Pavilion, oyster terrazzo, was developed specifically for the pavilion in collaboration with Terrazzo Australian Marble. Over a year of experimentation led to a mix combining whole Sydney rock oyster shells with various recycled aggregates. When polished, the terrazzo shows the detailed patterns of the shells, connecting the building to the area\u2019s coastal environment and ancient oyster reefs. Nearly half a million shells, otherwise destined for landfill, were reused in the process. <em>\u2018The Pavilion references human gathering by the sea through its use of recycled Sydney Rock Oyster shells,\u2019<\/em> <strong>explains the co-director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besleyspresser.com\/\">Australian practice<\/a>, Jessica Spresser.<\/strong> <em>\u2018We wanted to pay respect to the long history of oyster feasting in the area, and to celebrate the use of a unique material in the public realm.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Besley &amp; Spresser completes the Pier Pavilion in Sydney<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">turning structure into landscape<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Structurally, Besley &amp; Spresser\u2019s pavilion achieves a long free span by concentrating its load at the perimeter, leaving the central space open and uninterrupted. The terrazzo is hung in panels from the ceiling, columns, and fascia in the manner of stone cladding, while the folded timber deck of the roof mirrors the geometry of surrounding headlands.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Selected through a design competition by Infrastructure NSW, the Pier Pavilion reflects the agency\u2019s brief for a civic space that feels both monumental and welcoming. <em>\u2018Besley &amp; Spresser\u2019s design celebrates the defining elements of the site\u2014land, sky, and sea\u2014while creating a prominent visual landmark,\u2019<\/em><strong> the client notes.<\/strong> <em>\u2018The result is a stunning public space where people can shelter, meet, gather, and relax by the water.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>made almost entirely from a bespoke terrazzo embedded with recycled rock oyster shells<\/p>\n<p>the latest addition to the ongoing regeneration of the harbor along its western edge<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the folded timber deck of the roof mirrors the geometry of surrounding headlands<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>the space remains flexible for public use<\/p>\n<p>a freestanding timber volume accommodates a bar, storage, and service functions for events<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the terrazzo is hung in panels from the ceiling, columns, and fascia in the manner of stone cladding<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>the sculptural structure draws on the layered identity of the site<\/p>\n<p>unfolding as a series of open and enclosed spaces framed by a double colonnade<\/p>\n<p>eighty-six slender, moment-resisting columns hold up the landscape roof<\/p>\n<p>a circular oculus punctures the roof<\/p>\n<p>a shifting circle of light moves across the terrazzo floor<\/p>\n<p>Besley &amp; Spresser\u2019s pavilion achieves a long free span by concentrating its load at the perimeter<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong> Pier Pavilion<\/p>\n<p><strong>architect:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.besleyspresser.com\/\">Besley &amp; Spresser<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/besleyspresser\">@besleyspresser<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Sydney Harbour, Australia<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>client:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.nsw.gov.au\/\">Infrastructure NSW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>builder:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenedwards.com.au\/\">Stephen Edwards Constructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>structural engineer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sdastructures.com.au\/\">SDA Structures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>facade engineer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ironbridge.engineering\/\">Ironbridge Engineering<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>lighting &amp; services:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/steensenvarming.com\/\">Steensen Varming<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>landscape &amp; hydraulics:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cjarms.com\/\"> CJ Arms<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>oyster terrazzo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/terrazzo.net.au\/\">Terrazzo Australian Marble<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>planning consultant:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sjb.com.au\/\">SJB Planning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BCA, access:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.groupdla.com.au\/\">Group DLA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>crown certification:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/philipchun.com\/\">Philip Chun<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>marine engineer:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awmaritime.com\/\"> AW Maritime<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>wind consultant:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/windtechconsult.com\/\">Windtech<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>concrete consultant:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mahaffey.com.au\/\">Mahaffey Associates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>acoustics:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renzotonin.com.au\/\">Renzo Tonin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>transport consultant:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/jmtconsulting.com\/\">JMT Consulting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>safety consultant:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/safedesignaustralia.com.au\/\">Safe Design Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>photographer:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rory-gardiner.com\/\"> Rory Gardiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/landscape-roof-besleyspresser-pavilion-sydney-recycled-oyster-shells-10-06-2025\/\">landscape roof tops besley &amp; 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