Client
The City of Sydney
Location
Market Street, Sydney
Year Completed
2022
Duration
8 months
Project Type
Stonemasonry and Heritage Building Restoration

Corporation Building, Hay Street

Project Overview

RJC Group delivered heritage restoration works to the Corporation Building Hay St, a historically significant civic building in Sydney originally constructed in 1894. The project focused on restoring the building’s façade and roof, along with key sandstone entry elements, in line with its original design and architectural character.

  • Restoration of the building’s façade and roof to the original design
  • Slate works to the roof and conical tower
  • Replacement of the corner shop entry in sandstone to match the original design
  • Restoring a highly detailed Federation Anglo-Dutch heritage building with distinctive parapets, motifs and roof features
  • Matching new sandstone and roof elements to the building’s original architectural design
  • Preserving the visual integrity of prominent heritage features throughout the restoration works
  • Delivering works to a significant inner-city heritage building within an active urban setting

RJC Group carried out the works as a carefully coordinated heritage restoration scope, with façade, roofing and sandstone reconstruction works planned to reinstate original architectural elements across the building. Each stage of the project was delivered with close attention to material consistency, heritage detailing and the visual character of the restored structure.

The scope combined roof restoration, slate works and sandstone reconstruction within a single heritage building envelope. All works were undertaken with a focus on preserving the building’s original presentation while improving its condition and long-term durability.

  • Façade and roof restored in line with the building’s original design
  • Slate works completed to the roof and conical tower
  • Corner shop entry reconstructed in sandstone to match the original building
  • Heritage character and architectural presentation of the building preserved through careful restoration works
  • Long-term condition and visual integrity of the building improved
Scope of Works Arrow
  • Restoration of the building’s façade and roof to the original design
  • Slate works to the roof and conical tower
  • Replacement of the corner shop entry in sandstone to match the original design
Project Considerations Arrow
  • Restoring a highly detailed Federation Anglo-Dutch heritage building with distinctive parapets, motifs and roof features
  • Matching new sandstone and roof elements to the building’s original architectural design
  • Preserving the visual integrity of prominent heritage features throughout the restoration works
  • Delivering works to a significant inner-city heritage building within an active urban setting
Delivery & Approach Arrow

RJC Group carried out the works as a carefully coordinated heritage restoration scope, with façade, roofing and sandstone reconstruction works planned to reinstate original architectural elements across the building. Each stage of the project was delivered with close attention to material consistency, heritage detailing and the visual character of the restored structure.

The scope combined roof restoration, slate works and sandstone reconstruction within a single heritage building envelope. All works were undertaken with a focus on preserving the building’s original presentation while improving its condition and long-term durability.

Key Outcomes Arrow
  • Façade and roof restored in line with the building’s original design
  • Slate works completed to the roof and conical tower
  • Corner shop entry reconstructed in sandstone to match the original building
  • Heritage character and architectural presentation of the building preserved through careful restoration works
  • Long-term condition and visual integrity of the building improved
Restored Corporation Building Hay Street illuminated at night, Sydney - RJC Group heritage facade restoration
Federation Anglo-Dutch brick tower and facade at Corporation Building Hay Street, Sydney - RJC Group restoration
Restored brick facade with sandstone cornice and heritage detailing, Corporation Building Hay Street Sydney - RJC Group
Ornate sandstone capital carving detail at Corporation Building Hay Street, Sydney - RJC Group stonemasonry
Restored sandstone arch and colonnade detail at Corporation Building Hay Street, Sydney - RJC Group
Restored sandstone arched entry at Corporation Building Hay Street, Sydney - RJC Group heritage restoration
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