Located in arguably the best site in Melbourne with sweeping views over Port Phillip Bay to the city, this project is a substantial refurbishment of a masonry and concrete structure. Directly adjacent to the park and beach, the site is over 1600m² with maximum exposure to sunlight and ventilation. The adaptive re-use of the existing dwelling and the engineering involved in transforming the previous 1990s neo-Georgian building into a contemporary house presented challenges that delivered opportunities to create a series of bespoke spaces in a building with a unique architectural expression.