Garden Pod Over the Pond

This garden pod in Newport, VIC redefines what a small backyard studio can be. Designed as part of a broader home renovation in Hobsons Bay, the 12m² pavilion cantilevers over an existing pond, creating a quiet retreat immersed in landscape. Clad in green tile and lined internally with warm plywood, the pod balances coastal durability with calm, flexible design. Navigating a heritage overlay and rear easement, the project demonstrates how thoughtful, architect-led renovation design can transform even modest additions into spatially rich, light-filled spaces connected deeply to garden and water.