The Scots College, Bellevue Hill

Project Overview

RJC Group delivered extensive stonemasonry works as part of the redevelopment and expansion of the heritage-listed John Cunningham Student Centre at The Scots College. The project involved the fabrication and installation of new sandstone façades and ornate architectural elements designed to integrate with the campus’s existing Scottish baronial architecture.

Structural demolition and extension of floor slabs with formation of atrium voids
Fabrication and installation of sandstone facades to interior and exterior elevations in Scottish baronial style
Fabrication of detailed architectural stone elements matched to existing campus detailing
Construction and installation of ornate entry portals

Achieving precise aesthetic consistency between new sandstone works and the existing heritage campus buildings
Maintaining visual and material continuity across architectural styles spanning different construction periods
Delivering a long-term staged scope within an operational school environment while maintaining safety for staff and students
Coordinating a four-year delivery timeline alongside the broader construction schedule managed by the principal contractor

RJC Group fabricated and installed sandstone elements to align with the campus’s existing architectural detailing, ensuring continuity across the development. Works were staged to suit school operations, site constraints and the broader construction schedule, with close coordination maintained throughout with the builder and project team.

Every stage of the works was planned to support safe delivery within an active school environment while meeting project requirements and preserving the architectural character of the campus.

Flawless aesthetic integration of new sandstone facades with the existing heritage campus buildings
Intricate stone carving and facade assembly delivered in line with the period architectural detail of the campus
All works delivered safely within an operating school campus through staged scheduling and rigorous safety controls
Long-term enhancement of campus facilities while preserving the school's architectural heritage

Scope of Works

Structural demolition and extension of floor slabs with formation of atrium voids
Fabrication and installation of sandstone facades to interior and exterior elevations in Scottish baronial style
Fabrication of detailed architectural stone elements matched to existing campus detailing
Construction and installation of ornate entry portals

Project Considerations

Achieving precise aesthetic consistency between new sandstone works and the existing heritage campus buildings
Maintaining visual and material continuity across architectural styles spanning different construction periods
Delivering a long-term staged scope within an operational school environment while maintaining safety for staff and students
Coordinating a four-year delivery timeline alongside the broader construction schedule managed by the principal contractor

Delivery & Approach

RJC Group fabricated and installed sandstone elements to align with the campus’s existing architectural detailing, ensuring continuity across the development. Works were staged to suit school operations, site constraints and the broader construction schedule, with close coordination maintained throughout with the builder and project team.

Every stage of the works was planned to support safe delivery within an active school environment while meeting project requirements and preserving the architectural character of the campus.

Key Outcomes

Flawless aesthetic integration of new sandstone facades with the existing heritage campus buildings
Intricate stone carving and facade assembly delivered in line with the period architectural detail of the campus
All works delivered safely within an operating school campus through staged scheduling and rigorous safety controls
Long-term enhancement of campus facilities while preserving the school's architectural heritage