Located in Somers, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, the Somers Boat Shed is a reimagined 1950s structure designed by Wellard Architects as a treasured extension of the adjacent Somers Beach House. The original asbestos-clad boat shed was dilapidated, so the architects carefully replaced and remodeled it, preserving the original footprint and floor levels while incorporating modern amenities. The project is a key feature of the larger Somers Beach House, which was designed to accommodate an intergenerational family.

The boat shed serves as a retreat-like space with a strong connection to the surrounding beachfront. Its design mirrors that of the main house, but on a miniature scale. It is defined by a material palette that includes Blackbutt timber, concrete, and stone. The interior and exterior spaces are designed to invite the surrounding environment inward, offering occupants a place to relax while looking out over the ocean. The path from the house leads directly to the boat shed and beach, creating a seamless connection between the different parts of the property.

Credits

Architects: Wellard Architects

Build: Fido Projects

Landscape Architect: Fiona Brockhoff Design

Styling: Nat J Styling

Photography: Derek Swalwell

Structural Engineers: Clive Steele Partners

Location: Somers, Victoria, Australia