Icon upgrade preserves memories for future generations
The ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park is a Sydney landmark,
commemorating those from NSW who were involved in conflicts.
Standing around 35 metres high, the iconic, granite clad concrete
building was long overdue for refurbishment and also required some
modernisation. As Head Contractor, ISIS worked with the ANZAC
Memorial Trustees to upgrade and repair the art deco exterior,
install a lift to all levels and refurbish the heritage listed
interior.
Heritage experience provides solutions
This high profile project demanded a broad range of restoration
techniques. ISIS removed and identically refitted 400 granite
stones, some weighing more than 250 kilograms. Our team built a
lift in a self supporting structure to leave interior features,
such as marble wall cladding, largely intact. We reused Jarrah
timber flooring, and identified and matched original paint colours
using paint layer samples. We also cleaned and repaired 120,000
stars that adorn the dome ceiling, and manufactured an additional
133 stars.