A collection of six riverside retreats.
Situated an hour east of Adelaide, overlooking a pristine wetland along Australia’s longest river, Wellington Marina’s group of luxury pods is a delicate response to the region’s rich natural environment. As part of the marina’s broader tourism redevelopment strategy, the prefabricated structures combine simple and robust designs with natural palettes, connecting the pitched roof forms and timber exteriors to the native surroundings, and creating a sense of quiet seclusion for visitors to the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong regions.
CLIENT
Private
IMAGES
Cumulus
LAND OF
Ngarrindjeri
COLLABORATORS
Naturalogic/ Kerri Muller
Access Central
Stantec
Cirqa
AWARDS
Considering the intent and setting, our designs carefully navigate the area’s scenic values, and highlight the ecological importance to the region of the neighbouring wetlands and river. Much like our Ponderosa project on the nearby Fleurieu Peninsula, Wellington Marina’s prefabricated retreats are locally made in Adelaide, and feature integrated solar panels and rainwater harvesting.
This project evolved from an initial feasibility study, and was developed through close collaboration with our clients and native vegetation specialists.
A sustainable approach.
The collection comprises three smaller ‘eco-pods’, which can accommodate up to two people each, and three ‘luxury pods’, designed for families and larger groups who visit the area for recreation and relaxation.
The simple layout of each retreat makes the most of the design’s small footprint, which, along with the natural exteriors and ecological aesthetic, helps settle the strong angular forms into the landscape. The interiors are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows along one side, creating light-filled, private spaces that invite observation and reflection.
A calm flow.
