project
Billingul Accommodation
| Client | Tourism WA |
| Location | Kimberley, WA |
| Completion Year | 2024 |
| Sector | Tourism |
| Remote |
| Project Manager |
Dave Bennett
Director & Senior Architect
Bennett Architecture’s design for Billingul luxury accommodation in the Bungle Bungles offers an immersive outback experience for Abercrombie & Kent guests. Inspired by Indigenous cultural themes, the cabins sit lightly within the dramatic landscape, featuring open, breezy layouts and generous verandas for stargazing and night air. Materials and detailing reflect sensitivity to place, blending comfort with authenticity. This retreat combines refined design and cultural storytelling for a unique, enriching stay in the Australian wilderness.
Key Objectives
Celebrate Indigenous cultural themes in design
Minimize environmental impact by sitting lightly on the landscape
Create open, breezy spaces for comfort and connection to nature
Enhance guest experience with verandas for stargazing and outdoor living
Blend luxury with authenticity through sensitive materials and detailing
Project Story
Bennett Architecture’s design for the proposed Billingul luxury accommodation in the Bungle Bungles, WA, offers a unique and immersive outback experience for Abercrombie & Kent guests. The cabins are inspired by Indigenous cultural themes and designed to sit lightly within the dramatic natural landscape. Each structure is open and breezy, featuring generous verandas that invite guests to enjoy the cool night air and breathtaking stargazing. The materials and detailing reflect a sensitivity to place, ensuring both comfort and authenticity. This luxury retreat blends refined design with cultural storytelling for a deeply enriching stay in the heart of the Australian wilderness.
