Chadstone’s The Market Pavilion is a dynamic reimagining of the traditional market hall, blending the vibrancy of fresh food destinations with the sophistication of contemporary retail and lifestyle design.
A flagship precinct within Chadstone spanning 26,500 sqm of ground-floor retail, it is home to over 50 retailers offering fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, artisanal products, and immersive food experiences. At its heart, food defines the experience, setting a new benchmark in experiential retail.
More than a place to shop, The Market Pavilion is a curated destination. Everyday essentials sit alongside artisan-led offerings in an environment shaped around community needs. Immersive food pavilions, communal dining, and event-led activations create a flexible precinct appealing to weekday shoppers, local office workers, and international visitors.
A landscaped, alfresco Dining Laneway extends the precinct outdoors, where festoon lighting, evergreen planting, and integrated seating cultivate a welcoming atmosphere.
A subterranean logistics hub with more than 30 truck bays supports the precinct. Above, workplace, wellness, and lifestyle offerings – including a childcare centre – create a destination where the community can work, shop, dine, and be entertained.
- Discipline | Architecture, Interior Design
- Sector | Retail
- Region | Australia
- Location | Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country Melbourne, Victoria
- Client | Vicinity Centres, The Gandel Group
- Scale | 26,500sqm
- Photography | Shannon McGrath
Architecturally, the design elevates the familiar market experience through a sophisticated yet approachable design language. Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and a rhythmic sequence of arches create a light-filled, naturally ventilated environment, echoed by the circular tenancies that encourage fluid movement. High-transparency shopfronts maximise visibility, while a tactile palette of natural timbers, brass and gold finishes, greenery and integrated lighting enrich the sensory experience.
Importantly, the transformation retains the original slab and grid, respecting Chadstone’s architectural heritage while enabling soaring new vaulted roofs.
Sustainability is also central to the design. The Market Pavilion has achieved a 5-Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.3 rating and is targeting net-zero operational emissions. A combination of solar PV systems, natural ventilation louvres (estimated to reduce energy use by 500,000kWh annually), and a dedicated waste management plan ensures the precinct maintains a minimal environmental footprint.
The Market Pavilion embodies a progressive retail philosophy where food is a catalyst for connection, culture, and community – a place where design and experience converge, setting a new standard for how we live, shop, and dine.
Photography I Shannon McGrath
Photography I Shannon McGrath
Photography I Shannon McGrath
Photography I Shannon McGrath
Photography I Shannon McGrath
