EcoVista · 30 sqm

Ecovista Garden Studio

A Spacious 30sqm Studio for Your Work, Creativity, and ‘Me Time’

Ecovista gives you 30sqm of dedicated backyard space that you can plan around what you actually want more space for. Its contemporary design combines considered material choices with a flexible interior for work, creativity, art sessions, and wellness.

30sqm of flexible internal space
Designed for year-round backyard use
Modern design with eco-conscious material choices

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Ecovista by Backyard Oasis is a 30sqm garden studio in Melbourne that combines modern design with eco-considered material choices and flexible internal space. Its larger studio footprint gives homeowners more freedom to plan the interior around their needs, subject to individual site conditions and applicable property requirements.

10 YEARS

Structural warranty

25 YEARS

Foundation warranty

PERMITS & ENGINEERING

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SUREFOOT

Foundation System

Who Is the Ecovista Garden Studio Best Suited To?

Ecovista is worth considering when a compact pod does not give you enough usable room, but you do not need a self-contained residential dwelling. Ecovista is perfect for homeowners who value modern yet sustainable choices.

Its 30sqm footprint can provide dedicated space for:

Artists and makers who need room to create, store materials and leave projects set up
Professionals working from home who want more than a desk-sized office
Yoga, movement or wellness where uninterrupted floor space matters
Music and creative pursuits that benefit from separation from the main home
Multipurpose use when one backyard room needs to support more than one activity

The important question is not simply whether 30sqm fits. It is whether that space can be positioned and configured appropriately for your property and intended use.

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What Can You Do With a 30sqm Garden Studio?

With more floor area than a compact backyard pod, Ecovista gives you greater flexibility in how the room can be organised.

Create a Larger Home Workspace

Set up a dedicated work area with room for desks, storage, equipment or meetings without having to use a bedroom or dining table inside the house.

Make Space for Creative Work

Use the additional floor area for painting, craft, design or other projects that need both workspace and storage.

Create a Yoga or Wellness Studio

A larger open floor area can provide more freedom for yoga, stretching, exercise or personal wellness routines.

Combine More Than One Use

Your studio does not necessarily need a single purpose. Ecovista’s 30sqm footprint provides greater scope to organise separate zones for work, creativity or downtime.

What’s Included in an Ecovista Garden Studio?

Ecovista is designed as more than an empty backyard shell. Its current specification combines a prefabricated structural system with insulation, finished interiors, kitchen and bathroom inclusions and the practical essentials needed to create a complete backyard space.

Steel Structural System

Prefabricated steel subfloor and wall framing provide the structural base for the studio, supported by the Surefoot foundation system.

Insulated Construction

Insulation across the floor, walls and roof helps support thermal comfort throughout Melbourne’s changing seasons.

Double-Glazed Windows & Door

Double-glazed aluminium awning windows and a hinged entry door bring natural light and ventilation into the studio while supporting thermal performance.

Colorbond Exterior

Colorbond roofing and vertical cladding give Ecovista its contemporary exterior, with a selection of colours available to suit different homes and backyard settings.

Finished Kitchen & Bathroom

The current specification includes kitchen cabinetry, stone benchtop, tiled splashback, sink and mixer, together with bathroom tiling, vanity, shower fittings and toilet.

Finished Interior & Electrical Essentials

Plastered and painted walls, hybrid flooring, power points, lighting, smoke detection and specified hot-water provision complete the practical interior.

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What Approvals Will I Need for Ecovista?

A 30sqm garden studio should not be assumed to be permit-free. The approval pathway depends on the proposed use, design and individual property. A building permit will generally be required for a structure of this size.

Whether planning approval or additional requirements apply depends on factors including your planning zone, overlays, lot size, siting, and other property-specific controls.

How you intend to use Ecovista also matters. A garden studio used as a non-residential backyard room is different from a small second dwelling intended for independent residential accommodation.

Backyard Oasis can review your property and help identify the relevant project requirements before construction proceeds, including applicable documentation, engineering and approvals.

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

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Is Ecovista the Right Garden Studio for Your Backyard?

Ecovista gives you a generous 30sqm footprint, but the available backyard area is only one part of determining whether it suits your property.

Access, setbacks, existing structures, trees, services, planning controls, and how much outdoor space you want to retain can all influence the placement and project requirements. A floor plan can show you dimensions. Seeing a completed Backyard Oasis space can also help you understand proportions, materials and finishes before making your decision.

Visit our Carrum Downs display location to explore our backyard spaces and discuss what may work on your property.

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Looking for a more compact studio?

Explore other Garden Studios in the Backyard Oasis collection when you need less than Ecovista’s 30sqm footprint.

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Need a dedicated workspace instead?

If your main priority is a focused home office rather than a larger multipurpose studio, a backyard office pod may be the 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.

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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EcoVista FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use a 30sqm Ecovista garden studio for?

Ecovista’s 30sqm footprint can suit a range of non-residential uses, including a home office, art or creative studio, hobby room, yoga space or multipurpose backyard room. Your intended use should be discussed early because it can influence the internal layout, electrical requirements, finishes and applicable building or planning requirements.

What is included in an Ecovista garden studio?

The current Ecovista specification includes an insulated structural system, double-glazed windows and door, Colorbond exterior, finished interior, hybrid flooring, electrical provisions, kitchen and bathroom fittings and hot-water provision. Exact inclusions, selections and any optional upgrades should be confirmed as part of your individual project scope and quote.

Does a 30sqm garden studio need a building permit in Victoria?

A 30sqm garden studio should generally be expected to require a building permit in Victoria. Exemptions that may apply to certain small non-habitable structures are subject to specific requirements and should not be assumed to apply to Ecovista. The proposed design, use and property conditions should be reviewed before proceeding.

Does Ecovista need a planning permit in Melbourne?

That cannot be determined from the studio model alone. Whether planning approval is required can depend on your property’s planning zone, overlays, lot size, proposed siting, and other applicable controls. Backyard Oasis can review the site and help identify the relevant approval pathway rather than assuming the same requirements apply to every Melbourne property.

Can Ecovista be used as a granny flat?

A garden studio and a small second dwelling are not the same thing. If you intend to use the structure as independent residential accommodation, the design and approval requirements need to reflect that use. Tell Backyard Oasis how you intend to use the space from the outset so the appropriate product and compliance pathway can be considered.

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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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