This former Governor’s Residence has been sensitively adapted for contemporary family life, balancing the authority of its original architecture with a more intimate domestic rhythm. The design resists restoration as pastiche, instead allowing the home’s inherent character to guide a quieter evolution.
Large volumes and soaring ceilings remain intact, but their formality is softened through material intervention. Linen, leather, timber, and muted metal finishes introduce warmth and tactility, while a subdued palette responds to light rather than colour trend. The result is an interior that feels layered and coherent, without diminishing the building’s stature.
Furniture is selected to mediate scale, creating moments of closeness within expansive rooms. Classical references are refined rather than replicated, supporting daily use without eroding dignity. The residence achieves a careful equilibrium — respectful of history, responsive to family life, and defined by an understated, enduring elegance.
