A house in Melbourne's central suburb of Toorak, designed by local interior design studio Rosanna Ceravolo, echoes the manicured streetscape and includes many traditional period homes. Like its neighbors, the building has a long history and the owners want to keep it.

Rosanna explained, "with the exception of some landscaping and upgrades that are largely consistent with the existing style of the house, the exterior has not been modified. She added, "the existing house is a solid concrete structure, so this is certainly a consideration in the construction method."

With the clients seeking to celebrate emerging local talent, the design incorporates pieces from Melbourne artists, including Volker Haug Studio, Franco Crea, and a number of other Australian artists. Rosanna explains, “The design approach aims to celebrate, rather than completely transform, the bold and dynamic spaces of the existing interior. The new work is designed to complement the scale and form of the original house.”