This project comprised the redevelopment and adaptive re-use of the old George Patterson House Building that had been previously damaged by fire. The remaining original timber and brick structure was retained and the building was extended to its previous form with new construction over.
The building now houses a mixture of bars, clubs and restaurants with a 5 star hotel over.
Key technical challenges
This project comprised the redevelopment and adaptive re-use of the old George Patterson House Building that had been previously damaged by fire. The remaining original timber and brick structure was retained and the building was extended to its previous form with new construction over.
The building now houses 33 guest rooms, two penthouse suites, a private gymnasium and a number of award-winning bars and restaurants.
Robert Bird Group added significant value to the project, including the following innovations:
- Construction of a 10-storey building adjacent to and linked to existing building
- Refurbishment and adaptive reuse of existing timber, masonry structures and cast iron structural elements
- Reuse of original structural elements and systems including:
- Cast iron columns and connections
- Masonry arch floors
- Heritage timber floors