Heritage
Conservation
A herculean task: clearing the woolshed
The first stage of a major conservation project at Rouse Hill Estate involved removing thousands of objects accumulated over 150 years of the property’s occupation
Conservation
A strong and simple structure: conserving the woolshed
The second phase of a major conservation project on the woolshed at Rouse Hill Estate has seen the rustic 160-year-old structure strengthened and stabilised
Absconding with the silver
Why we recreated the butler's pantry at Vaucluse House along with a fascinating tale of 'light fingered' servants
Conserving the chandeliers of Government House
A short film about the chandeliers at Government House shot during conservation works in 2013
Heritage
We manage, maintain and interpret buildings and places of historic importance for the education and enjoyment of the public
How to manage mould in our homes
Warm wet weather encourages not only plant growth in our gardens but also mould growth in our homes. Thankfully we have the solution!
Legislating for historic places
The recent digitisation of a collection of black and white photographic negatives given to the Historic Houses Trust in 1995 has sparked an exploration of early efforts to protect significant historic buildings through legislation
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Rum Hospital Verandah Conservation
This important heritage work will include the structural remediation to columns, subfloor structure and balustrade and the painting of the columns using a traditional sand paint finish
Salvaging a future for Sydney’s demolished buildings
When important historic buildings were demolished in 20th-century Sydney, one way to remember them was by saving, perhaps for re-use, some of their more notable architectural features