daily to instil a sense of safety and
security within our communities.
Artel Constructions worked
collaboratively with the consultant
team to deliver a successful
renovation within the constraints
of the brief and site.”
In addition to the retention of
the original envelope and the
incorporation of an extension
to the Vernon building, another
challenge involved retaining and
repairing details and material such
as the pressed metal ceiling above
the existing interior engine bay. In
order to install the joist flooring
without damaging the ceiling, the
builders removed the existing floor
boards above the ceiling, cleaned
and stored them, and then re-laid
them on top of the new joists.
The original walls and rusted tin
roof of the ‘fodder’ room, used
for the horses in the early 20th
Century, has also been retained
and can be viewed from the level
2 void along with some original
art works preserved behind fixed
picture frames.
It is Janine’s view that “GroupGSA
and the professional team of
multidisciplinary consultants
have ensured that the work of
the former Government Architect
Walter Liberty Vernon, continues
to function as it was intended
but now more aligned with
contemporary work processes”.
www.groupgsa.com
Images:- Tyrone Brannigan -
www.tyronebranigan.com
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