Delivering Complex Existing Building Upgrades To Support A Premium Guest Experience

CORE provided structural and facade engineering services to support significant upgrades associated with the transformation of the former Crowne Plaza Coogee into the InterContinental Coogee. The project included a complex infinity pool retrofit within the existing structure, upgraded guest amenity spaces and hotel-wide sliding door and window upgrades designed to enhance performance, aesthetics and overall guest experience.The facade scope also included glazing upgrades across the hotel, requiring careful consideration of installation sequencing and weatherproofing requirements while retaining the existing external perforated facade screens.

Supporting The Transformation Of Existing Infrastructure

  • Retrofitting a new infinity pool into the suspended Level 1 terrace slab
  • Structural support for a new pool bar, spa awning and landscaped terrace upgrades
  • Structural modifications required to facilitate the installation of a new lift within the hotel
  • Upgrades to the entry porte cochere
  • Upgrades to hotel room sliding doors and windows
  • Technical support for glazing product selection, facade subcontractor tender evaluation and on-site quality assurance

Delivering Value Beyond Technical Design

Working closely with architects and specialist consultants, CORE provided practical advice beyond technical delivery to support efficient, buildable and commercially considered outcomes.

  • Optimised pool positioning and set out to minimise unnecessary demolition while supporting the desired guest experience outcomes
  • Provided guidance around landscaping locations and loading requirements to balance architectural intent with structural performance
  • Supported coordination across multiple interfaces to streamline design development and delivery
  • Delivered practical retrofit solutions aligned with long-term asset performance and premium hospitality outcomes
  • Developed facade solutions that enabled glazing and weatherproofing upgrades without removing the existing perforated facade screens
    • Hospitality
  • Salter Brothers

  • InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, NSW

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