Luxury Residential Development York & George.pdf

The $130 million York & George development by Fife Capital seamlessly blends luxury residential spaces with inner-city living, framed by beautifully restored heritage buildings in Sydney's CBD.

Key Features:

Developer: Fife Capital Pty Ltd
Construction Company: Watpac Limited
Architect: John Wardle Architects Pty Ltd
Value: $130 million
Highlights:
- 39-storey residential tower with 199 spacious, light-filled apartments.
- Outdoor sky garden, 20m lap pool, gym, yoga space, and BBQ facilities for residents.
- Seven-storey podium featuring retail tenancies and six storeys of office space integrated with heritage listed Spiden House and Carlton House.
Heritage Restoration: Two heritage buildings meticulously restored to modern offices, preserving pressed metal ceilings, original timber windows, cast iron columns, and sandstone blockwork.
Challenges:
- Limited access due to light rail construction on George Street and bus lanes on York Street.
- Excavation of three basement levels on the George Street side and protection of heritage buildings with 80 concrete piles on the York Street side.
- Installation of a 12-tonne vehicle lift to provide access to the basement carpark despite close proximity to underground rail tunnels.

Specialist Contributions:

SIPM (Project Management & Advisory): Crucial in navigating complex delivery environment, balancing commercial, planning, and delivery skill sets throughout all project phases.
* The Australian Pressed Metal Group: Restored pressed metal ceilings in Carlton House, showcasing their expertise in fabrication, supply, and installation of pressed metal products.