The design draws on the strong cellular language of the existing architecture, bringing its rhythm and structure into the central spaces. This architectural clarity is softened through a material palette of mature timbers, polished concrete, lightweight curtains and carefully placed moments of colour and texture. The result is a series of spaces that feel naturally light, communal and responsive, balancing the robustness of the existing building with a warmer and more flexible interior character.

A large central atrium forms the heart of the scheme, acting as both a primary route through the building and a focus for shared activity. Bespoke tubular frameworks, black light fittings, handrails and furniture create continuity across the space, while a sculptural feature stair links the two floors and communal areas. Suspended between exposed concrete columns, the folded stair creates a deliberate contrast between new and existing fabric, celebrating the building’s Brutalist heritage while giving MYO Victoria a clear architectural identity of its own.