Queen Victoria Building (QVB) -Sydney CBD, NSW

CORE’s involvement has included a wide range of structural and facade engineering services, including:

• Replacement of the main dome external walkway balustrade, designing a copper-clad stainless-steel structure to replicate the heritage appearance while improving durability and safety (construction value approx. $2.5M)
• Facade and structural condition audits, monitoring and targeted repair recommendations
• Replacement of the main dome external walkway balustrade, designing a copper-clad stainless-steel structure to replicate the heritage appearance while improving durability and safety (construction value approx. $2.5M)
• Tenant fit-out engineering, including structural strengthening, mezzanine structures and selective wall removals
• Great Australian Clock maintenance works, including load assessments and access planning
• Awning structural assessments
• Loading assessments for internal EWP access to enable safe maintenance and installation works
• Engineering support for amenities upgrades within the heritage building

Trusted Engineering Advice for a Complex Heritage Asset

Heavily integrated with other major disciplines, facades and building services play a significant role in determining the overall value, performance, safety and sustainability of a building.

Through ongoing collaboration with Vicinity Centres and the broader consultant team, CORE has helped ensure that upgrades and operational works within the QVB are delivered safely, efficiently and with respect for the building’s heritage
significance.

Our role as trusted engineering advisors has supported the long-term stewardship of this landmark Sydney asset, enabling the building to continue operating as one of Australia’s most recognisable retail and heritage destinations.