Heritage
Many of our projects have a significant heritage aspect fundamental to the consideration of what should be undertaken at those sites. We work with our clients, heritage specialists (European and Indigenous), and local Councils to understand the heritage significance of each site. We note the heritage significance goes well beyond the architectural merit of the structures and considers the overall cultural significance of the place, inclusive of the history, the occupants, the land uses, the structures, the open spaces etc.
Conservation of these places is paramount to any successful new development. Determining what aspects of a heritage site are to be conserved vs identifying the opportunities for change becomes one of the primary guiding principles for a heritage site master plan.
Byng Street Boutique Hotel
Orange, NSW
This project combines a heritage listed former residence with a contemporary new wing to adaptively re‐use the property as a boutique hotel accommodating 22 guest suites with dining and leisure spaces.
Orange Cultural Heritage Awards - Adaptive Reuse of an Existing Building Category (Winner 2021)
St Francis Xavier Parish Centre
Lavender Bay, NSW
Mayoh Architects were engaged to convert a beautiful heritage building into a presbytery for the priests of the nearby St Francis Xavier Church. The original two story house was built during the mid 19th century in Victorian Rustic Gothic style. It included a large arched portico which was used as an entrance for the horse drawn carriages. Over the years, much of the house had been left in a state of disrepair, which included a number of unsympathetic additions and infills.
Master Builders Association of NSW, Excellence in Housing Awards (Restoration) - Winner 2016
Our Lady of Mercy College
Brigid Shelly Transformation
Much of the campus is heritage listed and within a conservation zone. The school also shares it’s urban block with the Sisters of Mercy Convent, which is also heritage listed. We worked with heritage specialists, the College and the Sisters, to determine the most sympathetic manner in which the campus could be improved whilst showcasing the best of the site’s heritage. This included selective demolition of the least significant and unsympathetic structures already on the site.
Dalton Chapel Refurbishment
St. Ignatius’ College Riverview
The chapel is both the spiritual and heritage centre of the School campus. The alterations and restoration of this heritage structure were undertaken with due care to enable both the old and new elements to comfortably co‐exist.
Graythwaite Campus, Master Plan
Shore School, North Sydney
This property was originally a grand residence and later was expanded to become a returned serviceman’s rehabilitation hospital. It was later acquired by the Shore School with a State level heritage listing. We collaborated with heritage specialists to devise a master plan which enabled the school to use the site for significant educational purposes whilst conserving and enhancing its heritage fabric.
Preparatory School - Years 3-6
Shore School, North Sydney
This project responds to its heritage context through careful articulation of building elements facing the street in a ‘terrace style’ of architecture, while at the same time creating a stimulating learning environment within the site. Heritage listed ‘Upton Grange’ was the focal point at the centre of the site, around which all of the new buildings were carefully arranged.
The importance of respecting heritage
Heritage buildings stand as testament to our shared history and cultural identity. Preserving them isn't just about conserving architecture; it's about honouring the stories and memories they hold. At Mayoh Architects, we recognise the importance of these landmarks in shaping communities and connecting us to our past. Through our work, we aim to safeguard these treasures for future generations, ensuring they continue to inspire and enrich our lives.