该项目是在费尔利公寓底层进行的一项适应性再利用改造。作为墨尔本最早、也是最具建筑意义的高层住宅建筑之一，费尔利由Yuncken Freeman Brothers, Griffiths & Simpson设计，并于1961年建成。该建筑已被列入遗产保护名录，以其现代主义建筑表达而闻名，包括预制混凝土框架、非承重幕墙系统，以及独具特色的拱形架空柱，共同塑造出仿佛悬浮于地面的建筑基座。建筑以极简主义原则和精致细部著称，因此其文化价值要求设计团队采取审慎而克制的建筑介入策略。

This project is a ground-level adaptive reuse intervention within Fairlie, one of Melbourne’s earliest and most architecturally significant high-rise residential buildings. Completed in 1961 by Yuncken Freeman Brothers, Griffiths & Simpson, Fairlie is heritage-listed and celebrated for its modernist expression, including prefabricated concrete frames, a non-loadbearing curtain wall system and distinctive arched pilotis that create a floating base. Defined by minimalist principles and refined detailing, the building’s cultural significance required a sensitive and considered architectural approach.

▼公寓外观，Apartment exterior view © Timothy Kaye

▼公寓外观近景，Apartment exterior close view © Timothy Kaye

本次委托聚焦于激活一处长期闲置的前管理员公寓。该空间年久失修，状况严重恶化。项目旨在引入一项全新的共享配套设施，为建筑及其居民重新创造价值，同时充分尊重费尔利原有的建筑遗产。最终呈现的是一处精品健康中心，可直接由门厅进入，并向一处私密庭院开放，从而提升居民福祉，并改善建筑公共空间的日常使用体验。

The commission focused on reactivating a long-vacant former caretaker’s apartment that had fallen into significant disrepair. The aim was to introduce a new collective amenity that would bring value back to the building and its residents, while remaining deeply respectful of Fairlie’s architectural legacy. The resulting program is a boutique wellness centre, accessed directly from the foyer and opening onto a private courtyard, enhancing both resident wellbeing and the everyday experience of the building’s shared spaces.

▼从走廊望向庭院，View to courtyard from corridor © Timothy Kaye

项目的核心理念是在尊重既有建筑肌理的基础上展开设计，使新的介入能够安静地嵌入其中，而非通过强烈对比彰显自身。受原建筑现代主义理念的启发，项目强调宁静、克制与材料本真性，在新旧之间建立起一种微妙的对话关系。定制水磨石、浅色欧洲橡木饰面、暖白色表面以及天然黄铜细节共同构成克制而优雅的材料体系，营造出宁静且历久弥新的室内氛围。

The guiding philosophy was to work with the existing fabric, allowing the intervention to feel quietly embedded rather than overtly contrasted. Drawing on the modernist ideals underpinning the original design, the project embraces calm, restraint and material honesty, creating a subtle dialogue between old and new. A restrained palette of custom terrazzo, pale European oak veneer, off-white surfaces and natural brass detailing establishes a serene and timeless interior.

▼健身区与庭院采光，Fitness area with courtyard daylight © Timothy Kaye

项目特别开发了一种定制水磨石配方，其设计参考了门厅及公共区域原有的水磨石材料。新材料并非对原有材料的简单复制，而是刻意营造出一种“优雅的相似性”——通过采用磨砂处理表面，与原有抛光水磨石形成区别。这种细腻的设计策略既回应了历史建筑肌理，也明确表明了此次介入属于当代设计。水磨石被广泛应用于地面、踢脚线、柱体包覆、淋浴底盘以及定制家具构件中，塑造出统一且连贯的材料体验。

A bespoke terrazzo mix was developed in close reference to the original terrazzo found throughout the lobby and common areas. Rather than replicating it exactly, the new terrazzo is intentionally “elegantly similar,” distinguished through a honed finish in contrast to the original polished surface. This nuanced approach acknowledges the heritage fabric while clearly identifying the intervention as contemporary. The terrazzo extends across floors, skirtings, column cladding, shower trays and bespoke joinery elements, creating a cohesive and materially unified space.

▼楼梯，Stair © Timothy Kaye

▼淋浴空间与定制细部，Shower with bespoke detailing © Timothy Kaye

平面布局以清晰高效为原则进行组织。中央开放空间可用于健康训练及相关活动，并辅以巧妙整合的配套设施和小型茶水间。茶水间采用橡木饰面包覆，并连续延伸至墙面和天花，形成完整统一的空间界面。天然黄铜细节，包括地面收边条以及与建筑年代相近的Arne Jacobsen门五金，进一步通过精致工艺延续了建筑的历史叙事。

The layout is resolved with clarity and efficiency. A central open space accommodates wellness and training functions, supported by discreetly integrated amenities and a kitchenette wrapped in oak veneer that seamlessly connects walls and ceiling. Natural brass accents, including floor trims and Arne Jacobsen door hardware contemporaneous with the building, further extend the heritage narrative through crafted detail.

▼茶水间，Kitchenette © Timothy Kaye

▼台阶与扶手细节，Steps and handrail detail © Timothy Kaye

▼材料细部与地面铺装，Material and floor detail © Timothy Kaye

顾问团队之间的协作是项目成功的重要基础。结构工程设计使得一处大尺度天窗得以穿越原有混凝土楼板设置，将充足的自然光引入室内；与此同时，机电系统也经过精心整合，以确保建筑设计理念得以完整保留。在室外区域，庭院保留了原有砖墙背景和成熟的山茶树，并以一张整体式水磨石长椅作为空间锚点。

Consultant collaboration was critical to the project’s success. Structural engineering enabled the insertion of a generous skylight through the existing concrete slab, flooding the interior with natural light, while mechanical systems were carefully integrated to preserve the architectural intent. Externally, the courtyard retains its original brick backdrop and mature camellia tree, anchored by a monolithic terrazzo bench.

▼健身区一角，A corner of the gym © Timothy Kaye

▼庭院与山茶树，Courtyard with camellia tree © Timothy Kaye

通过适应性再利用、耐久性细部设计以及自然采光条件的提升，项目在成本控制、使用寿命与可持续性之间取得了平衡。尽管规模不大，但这一介入展示了审慎而尊重历史的设计如何能够切实丰富遗产建筑的价值，并促进当代社区生活的发展。

Through adaptive reuse, durable detailing and enhanced daylighting, the project balances cost, longevity and sustainability. Despite its modest scale, the intervention demonstrates how thoughtful, respectful design can meaningfully enrich heritage architecture and contemporary communal life.

▼平面图，Plans © Wood Marsh

▼剖面图，Section © Wood Marsh

Project: Fairlie Wellness Centre
Location: South Yarra VIC
Year: 2025
Photographer(s): Timothy Kaye (@timothykaye)
Sector(s): Wellness
Credits:
Builder: Comb Construction (@combconstruction)
Landscape: Kate Seddon Landscape Design (@kateseddon_landscapedesign)