Beverley Residence by By Mysa

Steeped in history, Beverley Residence has undergone a remarkable transformation under the careful direction of architecture and interior design practice By Mysa.

Beverley Residence was restored not only to reclaim its past but to be thoughtfully reimagined for contemporary family living – all while preserving its architectural lineage. Originally built in the late 1800s, the Italianate Victorian residence was once a symbol of prestige, hosting diplomats and dignitaries before falling into disrepair. Over time, it became a transient boarding house, its grand proportions divided up and repurposed, leaving its original character obscured beneath layers of ill-considered additions.

Rather than imposing a rigid new structure, By Mysa approached the restoration with restraint, allowing the dwelling’s historic fabric to guide the design.

The challenge for By Mysa was not merely to restore what had been lost, but to reimagine the home for modern family living while respecting its past. This required a process of careful subtraction – removing decades of makeshift alterations, from commercial-style bathrooms to intrusive fire sprinkler systems – while reinstating the home’s spatial integrity.

Rather than imposing a rigid new structure, By Mysa approached the restoration with restraint, allowing the dwelling’s historic fabric to guide the design. Key to this was maintaining the rhythm of the original floor plan while subtly opening up spaces to enhance flow and connections. Previously siloed rooms were gently reconfigured, with every new insertion designed to honour the building’s original intent.

The project’s material palette draws from the home’s past, with the original mosaic tiles at the entrance providing a foundation for the reimagined interior.

Traditionally positioned at the rear in homes of the late 19th century, the kitchen and living areas were  reoriented toward the front, taking full advantage of the residence’s southern rooms with their symmetrical proportions and intricate detailing. Custom joinery was introduced as a contemporary counterpoint to the ornate plasterwork, striking a balance between old and new.

The project’s material palette draws from the home’s past, with the original mosaic tiles at the entrance providing a foundation for the reimagined interior. Earthy tones of beige, taupe and deep green ground the spaces, offset by bold accents of Calacatta Viola and Verde Antiqua stone sourced from Signorino. The result is a space that feels both opulent and inviting – rooted in history yet alive with personality.

By Mysa’s vision was not one of replication but of reinvigoration.

By Mysa’s vision was not one of replication but of reinvigoration. Through a collaborative process with the client, builder and craftspeople, the home has been meticulously restored – its grandeur resurfaced and its spaces adapted for the rhythms of contemporary life. Beverley Residence stands once again as a home of quiet significance; its past has been honoured, its present refined and its future secured as a place built to last.

Architecture by By Mysa. Build by Stevens Waters Building. Stone and tiles by Signorino.