This project comprised the refurbishment of an area in a historic building which incorporated an upgrade of the school’s administrative area, boardroom and front entry. The work included the restoration of 1940s Italian Carrera marble flooring that was discovered during the demolition phase of the works. This additional work was incorporated into the overall timeframe, which required a temporary bridge be erected to maintain access during these works.
As the VC building is heritage listed, great care was taken during the demolition stage to protect and reuse several heritage artefacts that were discovered.
High-quality joinery was a critical element to the works with a relatively long lead-time. Templates were utilised in order to allow works to proceed ahead of some of the joinery units to ensure the tight timeframe was achieved.
Cadwell assisted in the final selection of specialist ceiling and lighting types so that delivery times were adhered to.
Overall, the project was well executed to a high-quality finish.
Category
Construction (Commercial) » Adaptive Re-Use of an Historic Building
Price
UP TO $1,000,000
Year
2015
Company
Cadwell Construction & Interiors Pty Ltd
Project
Australian Catholic University Vice Chancellery Refurbishment
Suburb
North Sydney
Prize
Winner