MindHaven · 6.5 sqm

MindHaven Workpod

A Compact 6.5sqm Office Pod for Focused Work at Home

MindHaven gives you a dedicated place to work without eating up a large part of your backyard. Within just 6.5sqm, it creates separation between home and work while keeping the footprint deliberately compact.

  • 6.5sqm space-conscious footprint
  • Fully insulated floor, walls and roof
  • Double-glazed door and window for light and thermal performance
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MindHaven by Backyard Oasis is a 6.5sqm office pod in Melbourne designed for focused work within a compact backyard footprint. With full insulation, double glazing and a finished interior, it creates a dedicated workspace separate from the main house while using relatively little garden space.

10 YEARS

Structural Warranty

6.5SQM

Compact Footprint

FULLY INSULATED

Floor, Walls & Roof

DOUBLE GLAZED

Door & Window

Who Is the MindHaven Workpod Best Suited To?

MindHaven is for people who do not need another large room. They need one dedicated space that helps them work, study or focus without taking over the house.

Its compact 6.5sqm footprint can make sense when you want

  • A dedicated home office outside the main living areas
  • A quiet place for focused work and video calls
  • A study space away from everyday household distractions
  • A compact creative room for writing, design or other desk-based pursuits
  • A backyard workspace while retaining as much garden area as practical

For one-person, desk-focused use, that smaller footprint can be an advantage rather than a compromise.

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Is 6.5sqm Enough for a Backyard Office?

For a focused one-person workspace, you may not need a large studio. The better question is whether the available space supports the way you actually work.

A Room for Work, Not Another Spare Room

MindHaven gives your working day a defined place of its own without requiring the floor area of a multipurpose garden studio.

Keep More of Your Backyard

The 6.5sqm footprint can be particularly useful when you want an office pod in your backyard but retaining usable outdoor space remains a priority.

Step Away From Household Distractions

A separate workspace can create a clearer physical boundary between working hours and the rest of home life.

Set It Up Around Your Workday

Use the space for a desk, chair, screens, storage and the essentials your working setup requires, subject to your preferred layout and specifications.

What’s Included in a MindHaven Workpod?

MindHaven fits a substantial specification into its compact footprint, including a prefabricated steel structure, full insulation, double glazing, finished interiors and electrical essentials.

Prefabricated Steel Structure

A prefabricated steel subfloor, walls and roof form the structural framework of the MindHaven.

Fully Insulated Construction

The floor, walls and roof are insulated, helping create a more comfortable environment for working across Melbourne’s changing seasons.

Double-Glazed Openings

A double-glazed sliding door and awning window bring natural light into the pod while supporting thermal performance.

Weathertex & Colorbond Exterior

The current specification uses Weathertex cladding across the façade and one side, with Colorbond corrugated sheeting completing the remaining sides.

Finished Interior

Plastered and painted internal walls, 67mm architraves and skirting, square-set plaster detailing and laminated floorboards create a finished workspace.

Electrical Essentials

The current electrical specification includes double GPOs, switches and internal and external lighting, ready to support the practical requirements of a home workspace.

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Will I Need a Permit for a MindHaven Office Pod?

At 6.5sqm, MindHaven falls below the 10sqm size that is relevant to certain Victorian building permit exemptions. However, its size alone does not mean every MindHaven project is automatically permit-free.

Whether an exemption applies depends on factors such as the proposed use, height, siting, setbacks and other applicable building requirements. Your planning zone, overlays, lot conditions, and other property-specific controls may also affect what is possible on your site.

Backyard Oasis can review the proposed location and intended use before you proceed, rather than relying on the footprint alone to determine the approval pathway.

Learn more about permits for backyard office pods in Victoria.

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Is MindHaven the Right Office Pod for Your Backyard?

MindHaven is deliberately compact, making it a strong starting point when your priority is a dedicated workspace rather than a larger multipurpose room.

But even a 6.5sqm pod needs to work with the property around it. Available space, access, boundaries, setbacks, existing structures, trees, services, orientation and relevant property controls can all influence where your pod can go.

We consider those factors alongside how you plan to use the space, helping you determine whether MindHaven is the right Workpod before you commit.

Visit our Carrum Downs display location to experience Backyard Oasis spaces, finishes and proportions in person.

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Need a little more room?

Explore the larger Workpods in the Backyard Oasis collection if your office setup needs additional floor area, storage or greater flexibility.

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Need space for more than work?

If you want a larger room for hobbies, creativity, wellness or several uses, a Garden Studio may be a better fit.

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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.

01

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.

02

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.

03

Permits & Documentation

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

04

Build & Site Preparation

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

05

Installation & Fit-Out

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

06

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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    MindHaven FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is 6.5sqm big enough for a home office pod?

    For a one-person, desk-based workspace, 6.5sqm may provide enough room for a practical home office setup, depending on your furniture, equipment and storage requirements. MindHaven is designed for people who value a dedicated place to focus but do not need the larger footprint of a multipurpose backyard studio.

    Does a 6.5sqm MindHaven need a building permit in Victoria?

    Not necessarily, but the answer cannot be based on size alone. Certain non-habitable structures under 10sqm may be exempt from a building permit when specific Victorian requirements are satisfied. Height, siting, setbacks, intended use and other conditions matter, so the individual property and proposed MindHaven installation should be checked before proceeding.

    Can MindHaven be used as a teenage retreat?

    MindHaven can provide a separate backyard space for study, reading, creative activities or quiet personal use. However, a Workpod should not automatically be treated as a habitable bedroom or independent residential accommodation. Tell Backyard Oasis how the space will be used so the appropriate building and property requirements can be considered.

    Is MindHaven insulated for working throughout the year?

    Yes. The current MindHaven specification includes insulation to the floor, walls and roof, together with a double-glazed sliding door and awning window. These features help support thermal comfort, although actual internal conditions will also depend on factors such as orientation, weather, shading and how the pod is used.

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

    MindHaven’s main advantage is its 6.5sqm footprint. It is geared towards a focused one-person workspace where preserving backyard area matters. A larger office pod may be more suitable if you need substantial storage, multiple workstations, meeting space or greater flexibility beyond a primarily desk-based setup.

    Can I customise my MindHaven office pod?

    The current MindHaven offering includes a personalised design consultation and choices such as the Weathertex cladding colour. The exact level of customisation available should be discussed during consultation so your preferred layout, finishes and requirements can be confirmed within the final project scope.

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