GlidePod · 30.4 sqm

GlidePod Garden Studio

A Generous 30.4sqm Studio for Your Everyday Flexibility

GlidePod gives you 30.4sqm of backyard space dedicated to those difficult-to-accommodate things. Create a larger home workspace for freelancing, your own creative studio, or simply a flexible space designed around your everyday flexibility.

30.4sqm of flexible internal space
Insulated construction for year-round use
Designed for work, hobbies, creativity and multipurpose use

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GlidePod by Backyard Oasis is a 30.4sqm garden studio in Melbourne, created to enable homeowners to use their backyard flexibly enough. Its prefabricated steel structure, insulated construction, and finished interior make it suitable for use as a hobby studio, a home office, a creative room, or a multipurpose space.

10 YEARS

Structural Warranty

PERSONALISED DESIGN

Design Consultation

INSULATED CONSTRUCTION

Floor, Walls & Roof

PREFABRICATED STEEL

Subfloor, Walls & Roof

Who Is the GlidePod Garden Studio Best Suited To?

GlidePod primarily suits homeowners looking for a dedicated backyard room, large enough to provide them with a more usable space than a compact office pod can.

Its 30.4sqm footprint can be considered for creating:

A larger backyard office with room for workstations, equipment or storage
A hobby studio where projects can stay set up between uses
A creative workspace for art, design, making or other pursuits
A quiet personal space separate from the activity of the main home
A multipurpose garden studio that needs to accommodate different activities over time

GlidePod gives you room to think beyond a single desk or single-purpose room, while you can still keep the new space separate from your main home.

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What Can You Do With a 30.4sqm GlidePod?

The larger footprint of GlidePod allows you flexibility to accommodate different activities within one studio space without making the room feel limited to just one purpose.

Set Up a Hobby or Creative Studio

Give painting, craft, design, making or other projects a permanent home where materials and equipment do not need to be packed away after every session.

Create a Dedicated Backyard Office

Move work out of the spare bedroom or dining area and into a dedicated space with room for desks, storage and the equipment your working day requires.

Create a Quiet Space Away From the House

GlidePod can provide a separate place for reading, studying or spending time on personal projects when you want some distance from the activity inside your home.

Plan for More Than One Use

With 30.4sqm available, the studio can potentially be organised into different functional areas rather than dedicating the entire room to one activity.

What Does a GlidePod Garden Studio Include?

GlidePod combines a prefabricated steel structural system with insulation, finished internal surfaces and electrical essentials to create a practical backyard room rather than an unfinished shell. You can also get it personalised through our design consultation. We always ensure that relevant finishes and selections are considered around your preferences and project scope.

Prefabricated Steel Structure

The current GlidePod specification includes a prefabricated steel subfloor, walls and roof, forming the structural framework of the studio.

Insulated Construction

The studio is fully insulated to help create a more comfortable internal environment throughout Melbourne’s changing seasons.

Weathertex & Colorbond Exterior

Weathertex cladding forms the façade, with Colorbond corrugated siding to the sides and Colorbond guttering at the rear. Colour selections allow the exterior to be considered alongside your home and backyard.

Sliding Door & Window

The current specification includes a single-glazed sliding door and window, bringing natural light into the room and providing a visual connection with the backyard.

Finished Interior

Plastered and painted internal walls are complemented by 67mm architraves and skirting, timber tri-quad cornice and laminated floorboards over underlay.

Electrical Essentials

Double power points, switches, internal and external lighting and a caravan socket are included in the current electrical specification.

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What Approvals Will I Need for GlidePod?

A 30.4sqm garden studio should not be assumed to be permit-free. A building permit will generally be required for a structure of this size, while planning requirements depend on the property, proposed siting and intended use. Your planning zone, overlays, lot size, setbacks, site conditions, and other property-specific controls can affect what approvals and documentation you will need.

How you plan to use GlidePod also matters. A garden studio intended as a non-residential workspace, hobby room or personal space should not be treated automatically as a small second dwelling intended for residential accommodation.

Backyard Oasis can review your property and proposed use and help coordinate the relevant documentation, engineering and applicable approvals before the project proceeds.

Learn more about planning & building permits for garden studios in Victoria.

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Is GlidePod the Right Garden Studio for Your Backyard?

GlidePod provides a generous 30.4sqm footprint, so the first consideration is not simply whether you like the design. It is whether the studio can work effectively with your property.

Available backyard space, installation access, boundaries and setbacks, existing buildings, trees, services, privacy, orientation and applicable planning controls can all affect where the studio can go and what the project requires.

Considering these factors early can help determine whether GlidePod is the right choice before you commit to a particular backyard studio.

Visit our Carrum Downs display location to explore Backyard Oasis spaces, materials and finishes in person and discuss what may work for your property.

Check If GlidePod Suits My Backyard

Looking for a slightly different 30sqm studio?

Ecovista offers a 30sqm alternative within the Backyard Oasis Garden Studios collection, with a different specification and design approach.

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Mainly need a compact home office?

If you do not need around 30sqm of additional space, a smaller backyard office pod may be a better fit for your intended use and available backyard.

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How it works

Step-by-step with Backyard Oasis

From your first idea to handing over the keys, our six-stage process keeps things simple and locally managed.

Site & Project Review

Start with what’s possible. We discuss your property, intended use, site access, budget and the key factors that may shape your project.

Design & Quote

A practical design that works for your site. We refine the layout, finishes and specifications around your needs to clearly define the project scope.

Permits & Documentation

We help you navigate the approvals. The required documentation, building permit process, planning or council requirements – we coordinate everything.

Build & Site Preparation

Your project starts taking shape. The modular space is prepared for installation. Minimum disruption, organised process.

Installation & Fit-Out

Ready for final inspection. Your new space is installed and completed with the desired fittings, finishes, and service connections.

Handover

Ready for use. We walk you through the completed space and finalise the handover requirements before you actually move in.

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Ready when you are

Ready to see what could work in your backyard?

Tell us about your property and what you want to create. We’ll review the details and recommend the next step.

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GlidePod faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use a GlidePod garden studio for?

GlidePod’s 30.4sqm footprint can suit a backyard office, hobby studio, creative workspace or multipurpose garden room. The right setup depends on what you want to do inside the space, so your intended use should be discussed early when considering the layout, electrical requirements, finishes and relevant property requirements.

What’s included with a GlidePod garden studio?

The current GlidePod specification includes a prefabricated steel subfloor, walls and roof, full insulation, Weathertex and Colorbond exterior finishes, a single-glazed sliding door and window, finished internal walls, laminated flooring and specified electrical provisions. Final inclusions, selections and any project-specific requirements should be confirmed in your individual quote and contract.

Does a 30.4sqm garden studio need a building permit in Victoria?

A 30.4sqm garden studio should generally be expected to require a building permit in Victoria. Building permit exemptions that can apply to certain small non-habitable structures are subject to specific requirements and should not be assumed to apply to GlidePod. The design, intended use and property should be assessed before proceeding.

Does GlidePod need a planning permit in Melbourne?

Whether a planning permit is required depends on your individual property rather than the GlidePod model alone. Factors such as lot size, planning zone, overlays, proposed siting and other applicable controls can affect the approval pathway. Backyard Oasis can review these factors to help determine what applies to your proposed project.

What’s the difference between GlidePod and a backyard office pod?

GlidePod provides 30.4sqm of studio space, making it suitable when you want more room than a compact office-focused pod typically provides. If you only need a dedicated workspace, a smaller Workpod may be sufficient. If you need room for work, storage, hobbies or multiple activities, GlidePod gives you greater flexibility.

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Phone:
1300 230 324

Email:
enquiries@backyardoasis.au

Our Address:
14/13 Gateway Dr, Carrum Downs VIC 3201

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