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Beams of morning sunlight fill the living area thanks to tall windows that run the length of the room.

Wook’s study, just large enough to accommodate a single desk, sits at the front of the building on the lowest floor.

The ground-floor study, the living room on the second floor, and the dining room above are all oriented toward the sea.

Architect Wook Choi watches the sea from the living room of the home he built with his wife, artist Jinnie Seo, in Goseong, South Korea.

Before: Although it enjoyed great views, the living room was small and separated from the kitchen and dining room.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living room honors the home's original design and heroes the existing stone wall.

Before: The original pointing around the stonework was dated, so Cameron painstakingly chipped out the mortar and repointed it himself. “I wanted to keep it because it’s pretty unique – some of those pieces of stone are heavier than most men can lift.”

A steel staircase connects the living room to the new second story while acting as a functional sculpture in the space. Cameron repurposed the timber paneling from another building site.

The original stone feature wall is made of solid stone rather than veneer; Cameron repointed the stonework by hand. He found the wood-burning stove on Facebook Marketplace and repainted it. The chair is by Jardan Furniture.

Before: Little remained of the home's original interior other than the stone wall and double brick shell. The concrete slab was a practical choice for flooring and works with the natural tones of the stone.

Harry designed the kitchen to feel like furniture rather than cabinetry. The mosaic tiled backsplash (Nagoya Mosaic-Tile Co from Academy Tiles) and the dropped overhead cabinet's rattan inserts are a nod to midcentury style.

The light and airy kitchen now overlooks the open-plan living space. To the left, where the entry once was, is a small home office.

The wall of joinery with its cozy built-in bench seat is the kids’ designated play zone, with the sleek cabinetry making it easy to pack away toys.

Timber salvaged from another midcentury home is standout feature of the redesign. The rug is from Armadillo Co and the Aboriginal artwork is from

The staircase was welded on site and sprayed in situ. “It’s the backbone of the house, so we had to get it right,” Cameron says.

“I hate walking into bathrooms that feel utilitarian,” Harry says. “They should feel just as lovely as other spaces in our homes.” Here, Nagoya Mosaic-Tile Co ceramic tiles from Academy Tiles and American oak joinery give the main bathroom a luxurious feel.

The new steel balustrade echoes the steel staircase inside while the white painted brick finish is a nod to the home's original facade.

Before: With its clean midcentury lines and double-brick exterior, the home offered plenty of potential.

A nib wall tiled in textured Nagoya Mosaic-Tile Co ceramic tiles from Academy Tiles is a low-maintenance choice for a busy family while still packing a visual punch.