An Adelaide villa is reimagined, breathing new life into a dilapidated house while respecting its heritage. Designed for a retiring couple from the country, a modern pavilion with a Dutch-gable roof and masonry construction is added to the rear, reinterpreting the traditional form.

The reconfigured layout, centred around a new courtyard, brings light and ventilation into the home, balancing the old and new. The design reinstates and preserves the villa’s enduring qualities, creating a peaceful retreat in the city.