
Like many period homes, this house in the Melbourne seaside suburb of Williamstown was hampered by its dark and cramped conditions. Guided by Adam Kane Architects, it is now a serene, light-filled residence that quietly communicates poise and calm.
With sensitivity to the existing fabric and an eye for cohesion, the studio’s reimagining is softly organic and highly resolved. “The clients were committed to doing the original home justice,” architect Adam Kane explains. “They wanted to preserve what they could but also ensure it would stand for another hundred years.” While most of the house was stripped back to its frame, key heritage elements—such as the gabled front, weatherboards, and original layout—have been respectfully restored.
