Marks Park Amenities
- Description Amenities upgrade
- Location Tamarama
- Sector Community
- Sub-Sector Community, Environmental, Lifestyle
- Specialties Alterations, Façade, Live Environment, Refurbishment
- Contract Type Fixed Lump Sum, GC21
- Delivery Method Construct Only
- Client Waverley Council
- Architect Sam Crawford Architects
- Photographer Brett Boardman
At the Bondi end of Sydney’s Coastal Walk, Marks Park opens onto one of the most dramatic coastal panoramas in the city, stretching from Bondi to Maroubra. Set within this sweeping landscape, the existing amenities block had long been a necessary but unloved presence.
The project required the careful renewal of a building that needed significant improvement but could not be demolished. Working on an exposed headland, the team managed weather challenges, public access and the complexities of reconfiguring an existing building. The works included a full internal strip‑out, upgraded services, a new roof, improved access paths and extensive external landscaping, all delivered with a focus on safety and minimal disruption.

The renewed building uses warm, durable materials that connect it to the surrounding landscape. A large veranda on the south‑west side provides shelter from sun and weather while creating a calm, elevated space with communal concrete wash troughs and views towards Tamarama. The exterior is wrapped in recycled hardwood posts salvaged from Council’s former works depot, giving the building a unified, textured skin that will naturally weather to match the tones of the nearby banksia scrub and sandstone.
The completed works deliver a renewed community asset that feels both grounded in its environment and worthy of its extraordinary location. By recycling the existing structure and integrating sustainable, long‑lasting materials, the project transforms a once‑utilitarian block into a refined coastal pavilion that enriches the experience of everyone who walks the iconic coastal track.
Our Awards
Year
2016
New South Wales Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
Public Architecture Award
Awarded to Sam Crawford Architects

Year
2016
New South Wales Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
Small Projects Architecture Award
Awarded to Sam Crawford Architects

Year
2016
New South Wales Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
Sustainable Architecture Award – Shorlist
Awarded to Sam Crawford Architects












