Cumulus has designed another series of prefabricated timber-clad tourist pods, this time along the banks of the Murray River at Wellington Marina, an hour out of Adelaide.
The firm said the pods will combine simple designs, robust natural materials and a subdued palette to connect the pitched roof forms to the surrounding natural landscape.
“From the beginning of the project we wanted a collection of retreats that, through their design and materials, would highlight the region’s rich natural environment to visitors,” said project lead Jet O’Rourke.
“The design’s simple layout makes the most of a minimal footprint while the floor-to-ceiling windows complement the individual perspectives of each retreat over the river and nearby wetland – filling the spaces with light but retaining a sense of privacy and quiet observation for guests.”
Wellington Marina pods by Cumulus.
Image: Cumulus
The collection is made up of three smaller “eco-pods,” which can accommodate up to two people, and three “luxury pods,” designed for families and larger groups.
“We feel these designs navigate the sensitive ecology of the site and offer a new type of tourism experience to the region, one that will become an essential part of a larger connected development,” O’Rourke said.
Cumulus unveiled designs for five prefabricated pods at the Ponderosa retreat on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula in 2021.
The pods for both projects will be made in Adelaide and feature integrated solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems.
The Wellington Marina cabins are scheduled for completion by late 2022.
