Transportable, but far from off-the-shelf

Rather than treating a smaller footprint as a limitation, the project uses movement, light and connection to the outdoors to make the space work harder. It is a useful introduction to the thinking behind Ample: transportability is a practical part of the building, but it does not dictate the design.

Designed for what you actually need

That philosophy extends across Ample's collection. The Little Fella is a modular system that can operate as an art studio, home office, guest space or retreat, with multiple pods able to be combined as needs change. The Brumby similarly takes a compact footprint and adapts it for uses including guest accommodation, a studio, home office or wellness space.

For longer stays, The Weekender and The Retreat introduce larger living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and outdoor connections, while Brydie places greater emphasis on exposed structure and raw materiality.The collection also extends into more specialised spaces with the Sauna Pod / Bath House.

For projects that need something beyond the established designs, Custom Builds starts with a blank canvas. Floor plans, materials, finishes, colours and exterior treatments can all be developed around a specific brief, with the design and manufacturing process carried out by Ample and Agents of Architecture.

Materials are part of the architecture

The same meticulous attention to detail carries through to the interiors. Exposed CLT walls and ceilings allow the structural material to remain visible, while timber joinery, raw steel, toasted cork and basalt bring texture without relying on layers of applied finishes. Hand-crafted benchtops, bespoke joinery and custom lighting add another level of detail.

Externally, galvanised corrugated steel, ship-lapped hardwood and Corten steel offer different ways for a building to sit within the Australian landscape, with each selected for both performance and appearance.

This is ultimately what makes Ample interesting: the transportable element is only one part of the proposition. The real focus is on creating a space with the same consideration you would expect from a permanent architectural project.

For a homeowner, that might mean a guest retreat that feels like a natural extension of the main house. For an architect, it might be a studio, accommodation, wellness space or other building developed in collaboration from the outset. Ample can work from its existing designs or start again from a blank sheet, bringing the design and making process together under one roof.

Now on ArchiPro, Ample offers architects, designers and homeowners another way to approach transportable construction: with greater flexibility, more considered materials and a level of craftsmanship that begins long before the building reaches the site.