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Featured in Season 7, Episode 7 of Australia ByDesign, the Iron Creek Bay Farm Stay pavilions by Misho + Associates present a contemporary interpretation of Tasmania’s coastal landscape. Set against sweeping views of Iron Creek Bay, the project combines hospitality and architectural expression, offering visitors a retreat deeply connected to its environment.
Architect Misho Vasiljevich explains the starting point for material selection:
“The existing buildings across the site were all cladding metal, and that was what was sort of the genesis of the ideas in relation to how we might clad the rest of the buildings.”
This decision established continuity with the surrounding farm buildings, while opening opportunities for a fresh architectural language.
Why LYSAGHT® Steel Works Here
The design team selected LYSAGHT® steel for both roofing and wall cladding, leveraging its practicality and proven performance. As Misho notes:
“It’s lightweight, it’s easy to install. It comes as a prefabricated finish. It comes as a stock standard length.”
For a multi-pavilion project in a remote coastal setting, these qualities reduced construction complexity, improved efficiency, and ensured precision in finish.
Beyond the roof and walling, LYSAGHT® steel was also applied in unexpected ways, such as the disabled access ramp, designed to weather naturally over time.
Performance in coastal conditions
Tasmania’s south-east coast brings beauty and challenge in equal measure. Proximity to the sea means materials must endure salt-laden air and shifting conditions. According to Misho:
“We’re close to the sea and we’ve got a lot of issues with saltwater. LYSAGHT® steel tolerates that and is one of the better materials around saltwater, and it’s one of the go-to products that we use.”
This durability makes LYSAGHT® steel a reliable choice for coastal projects, where structural integrity and low maintenance are essential for long-term performance.
Sustainability designed in
Iron Creek Bay Farm Stay also illustrates how sustainability can be embedded from the material stage. Steel’s inherent recyclability and efficient use align with contemporary environmental expectations. As Misho highlights:
“With LYSAGHT® materials, we’ve got really, really good sustainability out of the materials. It’s also environmentally sustainable, from its production through to its usage. And then it’s recycling.”
By using LYSAGHT® steel, the project demonstrates how architectural design and environmental responsibility can complement one another.
A material for the future
Durability and sustainability were not the only drivers. For Misho, trust in the brand’s legacy was also significant:
“LYSAGHT® material has been around for many years, and I’ll be using it into the future.”
This long-standing reputation for quality and innovation provides confidence to architects, builders and clients alike.
Bringing it together
The Iron Creek Bay Farm Stay pavilions show how LYSAGHT® steel can deliver more than function, it provides design flexibility, durability in harsh conditions, and a sustainable path forward. By combining architectural vision with proven materials, the project enriches Tasmania’s coastal landscape while setting a benchmark for regional design.
