Wilsons Promontory Lightstation

A bushfire in 1951 razed some building which were replaced with modern structures. Parks Victoria became custodians of the site in the mid-1990s following the automation of the lighthouse function, resolving to adapt the lightstation for an appropriate new compatible use as tourist accommmodation.

RBA were engaged to evaluate an existing conservation plan, undertake a detailed assessment of the site, and manage conservation and adaption works to convert the Head Lighthouse Keeper’s Quarters into visitor accommodation.

Extensive repairs were undertaken, including to the original slate roof, rubble granite walls and internal surfaces. RBA investigated robust materials capable of withstanding the site’s harsh climate.

Layers of the building’s story were carefully and deliberately revealed through strategies such as exposing sections of the original internal plaster work, and applying a trace outline of two original (since removed) 

firepaces to the floor.