Refined Shade Structures. Framing the Outdoors With Purpose.

A pergola is architecture at its most elemental. It defines your space without enclosing it. More than shade, it's about creating atmosphere and choreographing light. Essentially, giving rhythm to outdoor living. At Built. By Mesman, we craft pergolas that feel inevitable. You'll see them as extensions that complete your home's dialogue with landscape.

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Framing Space, Filtering Light

Every pergola begins with understanding. How does the sun move across your site? Where does shelter matters most? Which views deserve framing? Integrating with existing structures or standing alone as sculptural elements? Our pergola expertise balances presence with transparency.



Timber's natural warmth, steel's clean precision, or the dialogue between both. Material choices reflect your home's style, the garden's vibe, and the light you want.

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What We Build

  • Attached Pergolas

    Seamless transitions from interior to landscape. Architecture that mediates between shelter and sky.

  • Freestanding Pergolas

    Pavilions for pause. Creating destinations within gardens. These are intimate rooms without walls.

  • Deck-Integrated Pergolas

    Vertical punctuation to horizontal planes. Defining zones while maintaining visual flow.

  • Feature Pergolas

    Pergolas as sculpture. Supporting greenery, framing views, or simply casting shadows worth watching.

Our Pergola Services Include:

  • Site-specific design responding to orientation and use.
  • Refined timber or steel detailing.
  • Considered screening and privacy solutions.
  • Concealed fixings and precise edge conditions.
  • Integrated lighting possibilities.
  • Complete construction and finishing.
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Our Process

01

Site Meeting & Ideas

Understanding your space through observation and conversation. How light moves, where you gather, what matters.

02

Quote & Planning

Transparent proposals with realistic timelines. No ambiguity, just clarity.

03

Build

Clean sites, respectful process. Building with the precision your home deserves.

04

The Finishing Details

The quiet perfectionism of proper craft. Joints that align, proportions that please, finishes that endure.

Why Choose Built. By Mesman

Design-Led, Detail-Focused

Every pergola considered as part of a larger composition. Sight lines, proportions, the interplay of solid and void.

Premium Materials, Properly Built

Structures engineered for Canberra's extremes. Materials selected for performance, detailed for longevity.

Seamless Process

Small team, clear communication. From initial sketch to final detail, you work with the makers.

Build a Space Worth Stepping Into

Let's frame your landscape with purpose. Structures must shelter, define, and endure.