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Key Details
- About The Project
Construction of a new residential flat building within the shell of a former flour mill in Pyrmont by Grimshaw Architects working closely with Heritage 21.
- Project summary
Edwin David Flour Mill was an abandoned building consisting of a remnant façade- most of which was demolished by the previous owner and left vacant for more than 10 years. Heritage 21 was commissioned by Ceerose, a well-known developer and highly respected developer company in Sydney. Working closely with Ceerose, Heritage 21 noticed an opportunity for constructing a new residential flat building within a remnant shell of the previous flour mill.
- What was done
Heritage 21 was involved in the conservation of the remnant façade of the flour mill building which was constructed in 1896. Conservation of the hoist hood formed a key component of the conservation project. Heritage 21 thoroughly researched the building and its history and reinstated the painted company logo within the parapet of the remnant façade. This work was carried out on a scaffold specifically erected for the purpose.
- Time frame
From design, through the approval process and on to construction, the project took 3.5 years to completion from 2012-2016. (check dates)
Services provided
- Schedule of conservation works
- Photographic Archival Recording
- Sandstone Conservation
Why was the work undertaken?
The remnant husk of the former flour mill provided an obvious opportunity as a development site. The construction of apartments responded directly to the state government’s long-term strategy for the provision of additional accommodation in response to Federal government’s immigration policy.
Who was the work completed for?
The developer for the project was Ceerose which is well known and highly respected developer company in Sydney an continues to be an active player in the RFB market.
Outcome
Like a phoenix, the new building rises out of the shell of the former factory building resulting in a highly prestigious conservation project of which Heritage 21 is extremely proud. It is an exemplar of current conservation thinking in the context of a ruin. It now constitutes of one of Sydney’s key conservation projects. It also established a relationship with Ceerose from which several other later projects emerged.
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