The William involves the repurposing of a neglected 1966 Postmaster-General’s Department office building into a vibrant apartment complex in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct.

The transformation includes a new façade (incorporating an additional winter garden element and an expressive sculptural façade fronting Little Bourke Street) and updated building services. The William has been designed to accommodate 531 apartments, including 87 serviced apartments.

Significant environmental initiatives have been included in the repurposing, such as photovoltaic cells that will generate power back into the grid, and rainwater harvesting. The building is expected to achieve an impressive 7-star energy rating.