PROJECTS & COMMISSIONS

The following projects involved research into the theme of:

Local

Over 31 years we have undertaken commissions and projects across across the gamut of history and heritage practise. These relate to a variety of historical themes, heritage issues and for a variety of purposes in a variety of formats. Please click on one of the thematic, regional or outcome subheadings to see the projects that we have undertaken. We like to be challenged, we like new ideas and to address methodological issues to produce results that are effective, meaningful and reach the intended audience with ease.

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2016

Heritage Impact Statement: 11 and 13 Darley Road Manly

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Mr Martin Pickrell

Client: Archisoul

This HIS examined the impact of alterations and additions to these timber semis construction c.1900 by Charles Sly, one of Manly's and Australia's original life savers.

2016

Archaeological Potential Assessment - 280 Beames Avenue Mount Druitt

Authors: Ms Karyn McLeod and Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Saurez Drafting and Design

This report assesses the likley impact of development of the site disturbing relics associated with the nearby railway.

2016

Heritage Impact Assessment : 43 Macdonald Street Erskineville

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Mr Martin Pickrell

Client: Architect: Ken Baird

This report assessed the heritage impact of subdivision, demolition of an intrusive element, construction of a new dwelling and restoration of an earlier dweiing in the Former Macdonaldtown Conservation Area in the City of Sydney LEP.

2016

Heritage Impact Statement for 9 Charles Street Granville

Author: Dr Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Studio Urbo

This heritage impact statement comments on alterations and additions at 9 Charles Street, a listed heritage item on the Parramatta LEP, part of a coherent group of three weatherboard heritage listed houses in Granville.

2016

The Former St Mary and St Mina Coptic Church, Railway Road, Sydenham Heritage Assessment

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage

This heritage assessment was commissioned after the placement of an Interim Heritage Order to enable a re-evaluation of the cultural significance of the site, particularly it's social significance, in the aftermath of the decision by Marrickville Council to demolish the Church.

2016

Heritage Impact Statement 3 Garrick Avenue Hunters Hill

Authors: Dr Sue Rosen and Dr Roy Lumby

Client: Belinda Dale Luxury Designs

This HIS commented on proposed alterations and additions to the above property which was the former home of author, Nancy Keesing and her husband, chemical engineer and former general manager of CSR, Marc Hertzberg.

2015

Heritage Impact Assessment : 1121 Pittwater Road, Collaroy

Author: Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Denis Smith, Planning and property Consultant, Tomasy Pty Ltd

An assessment of new fencing at 1121 Pittwater Rosd Collaroy on the northern beaches, the site of a heritage listed former bank and bank manager's residence.

2015

'Brougham', 4A Nelson Street, Woollahra

Author: Dr Sue Rosen

Client: Mr Charles E. Curran

Research and planning advice re: Woollahra Draft DCP and its impact on Brougham a listed heritege item on the Wollahra LEP listed for its significance as an early residence and garden. It was also a former children's home.

2015