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Six Summerhouses in South Australia

8 March, 2024

Architecture: Architects Ink

Location: Mesa Aldinga Beach, Adelaide, South Australia

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach South Australia

Photos: Sam Noonan

Six Summerhouses, South Australia

The Six Summerhouses located along the Aldinga Esplanade have stepped frontages, like birds in flight, each house is given their own identity.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach Australia

The entrance is reminiscent of an underside of a jetty with exposed beams overhead, connecting the rear yard to the beach, where surfboards and towels can patiently wait until the next ocean visit.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach Australia

Insertion of an internal courtyard brings ample light into the center of the dwelling. The skillion roof invites morning light over the kitchen, at its lowest point serves to shield the living areas from the afternoon sun. The combination of high-level windows and horizon views establishes a connection to both the sea and sky.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach South Australia

Material selections are humble. Exposed rafters unify internal and external spaces. The activities of the homes sit between robust concrete blockwork, offering a sense of permanence and protection.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach South Australia

Mesa encourages relaxation, where the sea breeze flows through and sandy footprints are welcomed.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach Australia

What was the brief?
With the client, a builder, with a longstanding relationship with Architects Ink, we were engaged early in the feasibility stage. The brief included six dwellings, a main bedroom suite and flexible bedroom/room arrangements for differing needs. An elevated living area to gain horizon views and a private yard for entertaining.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach Australia

Key products used:
A raw finish approach influenced the humble material selections and construction methodology, combined with detailing reminiscent of early Australian modernist dwellings. Detailing of communal areas with exposed rafters and ceiling siding unify internal and external zones. The activities of the homes sit between robust concrete blockwork, offering a sense of permanence and protection.

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach South Australia

Six Summerhouses on Mesa Aldinga Beach, South Australia – Building Information

Design: Architects Ink – https://www.architectsink.com/

Project size 1830 sqm
Completion date 2022
Building levels 2

Six Summerhouses Mesa Aldinga Beach Australia

Photography: Sam Noonan

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