17/03/2026
We are thrilled to share a few photos from the recent opening of the new Mark Taylor Oval Pavilion at Waitara Park in Hornsby, officially opened by former Australian cricket captain, Mark Taylor AO.
Mark played with Northern District Cricket Club after moving to Sydney as a teenager. He was Test opening batsman from 1988 to 1999, as well as captain from 1994 to 1999, succeeding Allan Border. Mark retired in 1999 and was awarded Australian of the Year the same year, recognising his significant contribution to Australian culture. We are honoured to have designed this pavilion dedicated in his name.
Rather than demolish the existing grandstand that has served the community since 1929, our proposal introduces a ‘complementary twin’ to sit respectfully alongside the existing building. The new building provides community facilities including an elevated club and community room, with kiosk, public amenities and support spaces opening on all sides. By retaining the existing building that has served the community since 1929, the available budget was consolidated towards providing durable facilities for the next 100 years!
We wish to thank our Clients, Northern District Cricket Club and Hornsby Council; Head Contractor, Westbury Constructions; Project Manager Mostyn Copper; Structural Engineers, Eckersley O’Callaghan; Services Engineers, Evolved Engineering; and Heritage consultants, Heritage 21.
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