The National Art School occupies the former Darlinghurst Gaol, Sydney’s oldest surviving gaol complex, which received a NSW heritage listing in 2021. UBW was engaged to upgrade the façade of Building 24 and refurbish Building 28 on the working campus.
Our Approach
Two buildings, two scopes of work.
On Building 24, UBW delivered the façade upgrade over 55 weeks, covering roof repairs, replacement of window hardware, repairs to corroded metal and timber doors and windows, and interior and exterior painting. On Building 28, a 9 week refurbishment included new suspended ceilings, a resurfaced concrete floor, and internal fixed window openings that expose the existing tunnel, which was lit to illuminate the space.
Project Gallery
The Project in Pictures.
Scope of Works
Façade upgrade
Heritage stonework
Roof repairs
Replacement of window hardware
Repairs to corroded metal and timber doors and windows
Demolition
New suspended ceilings
Lighting and electrical
Project Details
Site address
Corner Forbes and Burton Streets, Darlinghurst NSW