West Melbourne is a thoughtfully renovated 1920s Victorian home designed for two couples: a brother and sister and their partners; who live largely independently across separate floors while coming together in the shared kitchen, dining, and living spaces. The design carefully balances privacy and connection, creating a home that supports both individual retreat and communal living.

Inspired by the industrial character of the surrounding neighbourhood, the interiors embrace rich materiality, deep green and blue tones, and a layered, atmospheric palette. The green became a defining thread throughout the home, inspired by a striking piece of granite discovered early in the design process, which informed much of the project’s colour direction and material language.

Original heritage features were thoughtfully enhanced and restored, while contemporary interventions were seamlessly integrated to improve functionality for modern living. Through inventive space planning and a highly considered use of the existing footprint, the home was reimagined without extending, maximising flow, storage, and liveability while respecting the integrity of the original architecture.

The removal of an existing fireplace allowed the kitchen and dining areas to expand, creating a more generous and connected communal space while allowing natural light to stream more freely through the home. Highly customised joinery, bespoke detailing, and a restrained yet expressive palette create interiors that feel timeless, personal, and deeply connected to both the home’s history and its urban setting.