Award-winning design \ A unique subterranean 1500-seat
Heavy Façade Retention
CASE STUDY
Sandstone Precinct, Sydney, NSW
Our team’s expertise in both Structural and Heritage Engineering was a critical consideration for the developers of an exciting new luxury hotel. The developments involved the adaptation of two prominent, Government-owned sandstone buildings in Sydney’s ‘Sandstone Precinct’, the Lands and Education Department Buildings which are both located on Bridge Street.
Constructed between 1876-1892 and 19121930 respectively, both buildings are listed on the State Heritage Register. The project involved extensive renovations to deliver a 6-Star luxury hotel.
The complexity of the historical project meant there was critical input from our Construction
Engineering teams, who provided full documentation for the conservation of external building fabric, including sandstone, trachyte and brick masonry, lead, slate and copper roofs, stuccowork, clinker concrete, seismic strengthening, cast iron, steel and timber windows, and glazed pavement lights.
Our Construction Engineers provided full support on both temporary and permanent works on site and were on-site to help the contractor with structural rectification requirements. We also provided significant changes to input on the design and construction sequences to better suit the project requirements.
Our team used innovative analysis methodologies to ensure the flow between stakeholders was clear to ensure the effective removal of the original structures, development of new structures and care and preservation of the façade.
