Client
Built
Location
Sydney CBD, NSW
Year Completed
2022
Duration
13 months
Project Type
Stonemasonry and Heritage Carpentry

InterContinental Hotel, Sydney CBD

Project Overview

RJC Group delivered external sandstone restoration and internal heritage joinery works at the InterContinental Hotel, formerly the Treasury Building completed in 1919. Known for its Victorian Neo-Classical and Italian Palazzo design influences, the building required careful conservation of historic sandstone and timber elements while maintaining the full operation of a five-star hotel throughout delivery.

  • Restoration of 45 sqm of sandstone facade 
  • Replacement of 58 tonnes of heritage sandstone elements
  • Repointing of 2,200 metres of mortar joints
  • Repair and polishing of heritage grand stairs and parquetry flooring
  • Repair of 82 heritage windows and 42 timber doors
  • Roof restoration works across affected heritage zones
  • Conservation of internal timber joinery elements throughout the building
  • Delivering coordinated external façade and internal heritage joinery works within a fully operational five-star hotel
  • Maintaining guest experience and uninterrupted hotel operations across all areas of the building
  • Managing simultaneous internal and external scopes requiring precise sequencing and coordination
  • Preserving and replicating detailed sandstone and timber elements in line with the building’s historic character

RJC Group staged the works to align with hotel operations, coordinating closely with building management and project stakeholders to manage access, sequencing, dust control and noise throughout delivery.

The scale and specificity of the works reflect the depth of RJC Group's capability across stonemasonry and heritage carpentry within a single, complex project environment. All restoration works were carried out in line with heritage requirements, with internal and external scopes carefully planned to protect the building’s character while supporting long-term durability and performance. 

  • Facade and architectural details restored to match original heritage finishes
  • 58 tonnes of heritage sandstone elements replaced and 2,200 metres of mortar joints repointed
  • 82 heritage windows and 42 timber doors repaired across the building
  • All internal works delivered with no disruption to hotel operations or guest experience
  • Structural integrity and longevity of original timber and stone features improved
  • Historical significance and architectural character of a prominent Sydney landmark preserved
Scope of Works Arrow
  • Restoration of 45 sqm of sandstone facade 
  • Replacement of 58 tonnes of heritage sandstone elements
  • Repointing of 2,200 metres of mortar joints
  • Repair and polishing of heritage grand stairs and parquetry flooring
  • Repair of 82 heritage windows and 42 timber doors
  • Roof restoration works across affected heritage zones
  • Conservation of internal timber joinery elements throughout the building
Project Considerations Arrow
  • Delivering coordinated external façade and internal heritage joinery works within a fully operational five-star hotel
  • Maintaining guest experience and uninterrupted hotel operations across all areas of the building
  • Managing simultaneous internal and external scopes requiring precise sequencing and coordination
  • Preserving and replicating detailed sandstone and timber elements in line with the building’s historic character
Delivery & Approach Arrow

RJC Group staged the works to align with hotel operations, coordinating closely with building management and project stakeholders to manage access, sequencing, dust control and noise throughout delivery.

The scale and specificity of the works reflect the depth of RJC Group's capability across stonemasonry and heritage carpentry within a single, complex project environment. All restoration works were carried out in line with heritage requirements, with internal and external scopes carefully planned to protect the building’s character while supporting long-term durability and performance. 

Key Outcomes Arrow
  • Facade and architectural details restored to match original heritage finishes
  • 58 tonnes of heritage sandstone elements replaced and 2,200 metres of mortar joints repointed
  • 82 heritage windows and 42 timber doors repaired across the building
  • All internal works delivered with no disruption to hotel operations or guest experience
  • Structural integrity and longevity of original timber and stone features improved
  • Historical significance and architectural character of a prominent Sydney landmark preserved
Street view of restored sandstone facade along the InterContinental Hotel, Sydney CBD - RJC Group
Heritage atrium interior with marble checkered floor at InterContinental Hotel Sydney CBD - RJC Group
Close detail of restored sandstone cornice and heritage window at InterContinental Hotel Sydney CBD - RJC Group
Heritage sandstone facade of the former Treasury Building, InterContinental Hotel Sydney CBD - RJC Group restoration
Arched heritage gallery levels of the InterContinental Hotel atrium, Sydney CBD - RJC Group restoration works
Restored sandstone entry steps and heritage door at InterContinental Hotel, Sydney CBD - RJC Group stonemasonry
Site Logo
Please wait...