Jane Cameron Architects

Jane Cameron Architects We specialise in renovating and restoring period homes, whilst creating modern extensions, in Melbourne's inner-city.

JCA is a design practice specialising in bespoke high-performance, ultra-low energy, comfortable and healthy residential new builds, alterations, renovations, and extensions in Melbourne and regional areas.

The entry to a heritage home often sets the tone for what follows. In this Victorian terrace, the original character of ...
08/06/2026

The entry to a heritage home often sets the tone for what follows. In this Victorian terrace, the original character of the façade is retained, while subtle updates bring a renewed sense of clarity and warmth.



Our architectural response focused on respecting the heritage fabric while carefully integrating contemporary interventions that support modern living. The colour palette, developed by Eliza Newton, adds depth and softness, complementing the original detailing without competing with it.



It’s often these threshold moments that quietly shape the experience of a home.



This project is located on Bunurong / Boon Wurrung Country.



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04/06/2026

Material shifts can subtly shape how a space is experienced. In our Fitzroy retrofit and extension, the timber feature wall introduces warmth and texture, helping to soften the contemporary architectural language while adding rhythm and depth to the interior.



Rather than functioning as a decorative layer, it forms part of the broader architectural composition — grounding the space and creating a sense of continuity between old and new.



This Fitzroy project is a retrofit and extension targeting Passivhaus.



This project is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.



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Framing a garden view can be as important as shaping the room itself. In this Middle Park living space, steel-framed gla...
01/06/2026

Framing a garden view can be as important as shaping the room itself. In this Middle Park living space, steel-framed glazed doors create a strong connection to the landscape, bringing light and depth into the heart of the home.



Our architectural response focused on proportion, openness, and flow, while interiors by Eliza Newton introduce warmth and texture that soften the overall composition.



The result is a space that feels both structured and inviting.



This project is located on Bunurong / Boon Wurrung Country.



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28/05/2026

This mid-century home in Ivanhoe began as two separate dwellings, originally designed in 1963 by Guilford Bell and Neil Clerehan. Rather than overwrite that history, the approach here was about careful stewardship - understanding what already worked, what needed to adapt, and how to make the house function as a generous, contemporary family home without losing its original character.



For many clients, especially those living in architect-designed or heritage-significant homes, the challenge isn’t how much to change - it’s knowing what to change, and what to leave alone. This project is a good example of how subtle interior interventions can unlock comfort and liveability while respecting the architectural lineage of the building.



The project was later recognised at the 2024 Houses Awards with a Commendation for House in a Heritage Context - an acknowledgement of that balance between past and present.



Completed in collaboration with Christopher Hewson, Architect.



We acknowledge that this project is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and we pay our respects to their enduring connection to Country.



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Seen from a different angle, the island reads less as an object and more as part of the overall composition. Its alignme...
25/05/2026

Seen from a different angle, the island reads less as an object and more as part of the overall composition. Its alignment with surrounding joinery and openings helps organise the space, reinforcing a sense of order and continuity.



Light shifts across its surface throughout the day, subtly changing how the material is perceived.



It’s a reminder that these central elements are not just functional — they play a key role in how a room is understood and experienced.



This project is located on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country.



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21/05/2026

Stairs often carry more than just movement — they reveal how a house is organised and experienced. Across these projects, the approach ranges from the careful restoration of a grand Victorian staircase to the insertion of more restrained, contemporary forms.



Each response is shaped by the architecture it sits within, whether reinforcing existing character or introducing a quieter, modern layer.



Despite their differences, the intention remains consistent: to create moments of transition that feel considered rather than incidental.



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Transitions are often where a house reveals how well it has been resolved. Here, the entry sequence compresses slightly ...
18/05/2026

Transitions are often where a house reveals how well it has been resolved. Here, the entry sequence compresses slightly before opening into a more expansive living space, allowing the shift from old to new to feel gradual rather than abrupt.



The original bungalow establishes the rhythm and proportion, while the extension focuses on light and connection — drawing the garden into the everyday spaces of the house. Openings are placed to guide movement and frame views, rather than simply maximise area.



When these relationships are carefully considered, the experience of moving through the home becomes intuitive — from enclosed to open, from street to garden.



This project is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.



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14/05/2026

In heritage renovation and extension projects, dining spaces often sit at the intersection of old and new. Here, a Zuster oak-stained round table anchors the room, its form and detailing introducing a sense of weight and permanence.



It’s paired with Artisan chairs, while oak herringbone flooring and original Victorian detailing establish continuity across the space. Linen curtains soften the edges, allowing light to diffuse gently throughout the day.



The composition is layered but restrained — each element contributing without overwhelming the whole.



This project is located on the traditional lands of the Wurrung Woi Wurrung people people of the Kulin Nation.



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Renovating and extending these modified Californian bungalows often comes down to calibration rather than contrast. Here...
11/05/2026

Renovating and extending these modified Californian bungalows often comes down to calibration rather than contrast. Here, the kitchen sits at the junction between old and new, where the spatial logic of the addition begins to reshape how the house is used.



The navy island provides a point of focus, set against a quieter backdrop of full-height grey joinery. Lighter stone surfaces catch and reflect natural light, softening the palette and allowing the space to feel open rather than defined by edges.

Beyond, the connection to the garden becomes part of the room itself, extending the kitchen into the landscape.



It’s less about making a statement, and more about creating a space that feels composed and enduring.



This project is located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.



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07/05/2026

Working with a heritage home often begins with a simple question: what is essential, and where can change genuinely improve how the house works?



Across these projects, the focus was on understanding the qualities that give each home its character — proportions, light, materiality — and using that as a guide for new work. Rather than dissolving the distinction between old and new, the additions are deliberately contemporary, allowing both to be read clearly.



When this balance is resolved early, the project tends to feel more settled. The architecture holds its integrity, while the house becomes easier to live in.



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