SHORE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

NORTH SYDNEY, NSW

SECTOR

Educational, Restoration

STATUS

Complete

COMPLETION YEAR

2006

ARCHITECT

Mayoh Architects

Overview

We transformed the Shore Preparatory School in North Sydney—originally comprising 1926 heritage buildings Upton Grange and Junior House, and a 1959 classroom block—by demolishing the outdated structures and delivering a modern, two-storey educational facility. Working under a conversion and new-build contract with Mayoh Architects, our aim was to preserve the historic double‑storey terrace character while enhancing campus functionality and student experience

Construction Features

Heritage-Sensitive Design

Retained Upton Grange and Junior House façades, ensuring new structures respected the school’s architectural legacy

Tiered Two-Storey Layout

Designed new classrooms as double-storey terraces with balconies, maintaining campus scale and spatial harmony

Modern Learning Facilities

Delivered specialist spaces including library, computer, remedial teaching, multi-activity, music, visual arts, and science rooms

Live Campus Staging

Executed demolition and construction within an operational school site, staging works to ensure uninterrupted learning while upholding strict safety standards

Awards

Winner – 2006 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards

Category: Educational Buildings