Architecture news & editorial desk A retired couple in the rural township of Bellbrae along the Surf Coast in Victoria engaged Wiesebrock Architecture to design a forever home on their 10-acre property. Though the project began with a renovation and extension brief, the existing house was in poor shape to withstand any building work. It was then decided to build a new house on the footprint of the original house. The new brief sought a house that could accommodate a range of occupants from the retired couple to their extended family who visited occasionally, while avoiding budget blowouts and costly ongoing maintenance. Keeping in mind the owners’ deep appreciation for preserving the natural environment, the architects decided to salvage materials from the old house for use in the new home.