This unique project completed for the Nihon University (Japan) involved the restoration of the termite infested, former Newcastle Court House building. As well as the demolition of buildings on either side, with the subsequent construction of two new buildings joined to the Court House - one a student residential facility and the other a teaching facility.
Despite covid disruptions, the contractor successfully completed the work on time, satisfying heritage requirements whilst also suiting the client (Nihon University), who is located in Japan. 
The two new buildings freely connect to the 1890’s courthouse via glass voids expressing the external walls of the courthouse.
Excavation was complicated due to the existence of shallow mine tunnels, contaminated material, close excavation beside historic adjoining buildings and the need to provide future access via an easement to a sewer main crossing the site.
This difficult project has been constructed well, with the builder effectively managing the overseas client’s requirements and the heritage requirements applying to the site.