Kennedy Nolan has completed a residence of over 300 square metres in Melbourne, Australia. Time separates the traditional from the modern, but the original state becomes the link between the traditional and the modern, which is the ancient traditional project of the transformation and supplement of the traditional architecture, and also the experimental field of the architect's thought. The project's adaptive reuse of the Victorian double-fronted house includes a redesign of the existing house, a new pavilion in a central courtyard, a garage and workshop building leading to a back lane, and a small swimming pool. The house features mature oak trees towering over the garden, and a red steel sunshade, which has many features including sun protection.

Kennedy Nolan began with the elements that make a domestic environment functional and dignified; zoning, acoustics, privacy, aspect and comfort. In this instance the site and existing dwelling suggested a courtyard arrangement. The courtyard is bounded by sitting rooms at either end with the long edge incorporating the kitchen and dining room.  In this way the family can be apart but always feel proximate and all rooms have garden aspects. The first floor faces north and provides accommodation for two children.  

The elevation of this element provides a backdrop to the central courtyard and thus provides the dominant architectural expression of the house. As such it needed to form a cohesive and singular backdrop but also accommodate complex, ventilated glazing for a variety of rooms and provide sun shading and privacy from below and above. The brise-soleil was able to effectively perform all these duties whilst also having visual depth and providing texture and complexity.

Within the conventional parameters of this type of project, Kennedy Nolan look to be progressive in an approach to visual qualities. Kennedy Nolan chose an oxidised red colour for the steel elements, including the large format sliding doors and fixed glazing as well as the brise-soleil to the first floor. Accompanying this are terra cotta tiles and Douglas Fir, both of which complement the warm, earthy red of the steel.  The interiors range from the dramatic to the tranquil using concentrations of colour in varying intensities.  The garden, devised with Amanda Oliver, consists of areas to the front and rear of the house as well as a courtyard and a roof garden so that a living aspect is always available.