Wynnum Convent

Landscapology was engaged as the landscape architect for this project, which saw the heritage listed Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel converted into a community building with upper-floor office space.

The imposing front elevation on Bay Terrace is historically important, so our planting design was respectful of the architecture, using species seen in older Brisbane gardens and landscapes.

An existing poinciana at the back of the building will form the focus for a quiet garden that can also be used by the neighbouring school as an outdoor chapel.

Collaboration:

Client: Brisbane Catholic Education.
Architecture: Guymer Bailey.
Heritage: Australian Heritage Specialists.

Subtle changes to the Bay Terrace frontage, including replenished garden beds. Image : Mandy Rounsefell.

Subtle changes to the Bay Terrace frontage, including replenished garden beds.

Image: Mandy Rounsefell.

The State-heritage listed building prior to works commencing.

The State-heritage listed building prior to works commencing.

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New paths prior equitable access from the carpark to the main building entry, and to the school next door. Image : Mandy Rounsefell.

New paths prior equitable access from the carpark to the main building entry, and to the school next door.

Image: Mandy Rounsefell.

As heritage requirements meant the front garden had to be kept quite austere, we tried to squeeze as much planting as possible around the entrances and accessways. Image : Mandy Rounsefell.

As heritage requirements meant the front garden had to be kept quite austere, we tried to squeeze as much planting as possible around the entrances and accessways.

Image: Mandy Rounsefell.

We tested several options for using the area around this glorious poinciana, which the client and adjacent school will continue to explore.

We tested several options for using the area around this glorious poinciana, which the client and adjacent school will continue to explore.