Green Design Green Design
(03) 6224 6810Call Enquire
Home Projects Practice Contact
Enquire about a project Call (03) 6224 6810

Projects Alpine

Windermere Hut

Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park · 2022

Windermere Hut, timber and dark cladding among snow gums on the Overland Track

An alpine hut for 40 Overland Track walkers, inspired by the wilderness setting.

Off-grid Projects · Parks and Tourism

Photography by Chris Crerar; photos 9 and 10 by Jordan Davis.

Enquire about a project Call (03) 6224 6810
Specification
Completed2022
EnvelopeSuper insulated, triple glazed, climate zone 8
MaterialsLow embodied energy
BushfireBAL 29/40
StructurePrefabricated panels for floor, walls and roof, placed by helicopter
BuilderAJR Construct
Awards2023 MBA: New Construction; Unique Achievement in Construction
Windermere Hut, Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, by Green Design Architects (photograph 3 of 13)
Windermere Hut, Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, by Green Design Architects (photograph 4 of 13)
Windermere Hut, Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, by Green Design Architects (photograph 5 of 13)
Windermere Hut, Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, by Green Design Architects (photograph 6 of 13)
Windermere Hut, Overland Track, Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park, by Green Design Architects (photograph 7 of 13)

“The huts were seriously impressive, and we observed many walkers unexpectedly extending their overnight stays in the huts.”

Janet Ryan, bushwalker

All projects