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Location marks on the map are approximate. Projects involving Aboriginal archaeology and Aboriginal cultural heritage are not included in this map for cultural sensitivity reasons, but we have listed some of the Local Aboriginal Land Councils we have worked in.
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When you partner with Artefact, you’ll receive timely and accurate advice on how to integrate archaeology, heritage and environmental considerations into your project plans.
Artefact includes specialists across key fields of archaeology, heritage, environment, interpretation, architecture and history. More importantly, with 50 staff we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
HISTORICAL HERITAGE
As highly experienced project leaders, Artefact has been lead consultant on many major projects. Our planning and management systems ensure that projects are completed in a timely, professional manner, working in partnership with our clients.
Since 2010 Artefact is proud to have worked on a diverse range of large and small-scale infrastructure and development projects.
During this time we have built-up extensive experience in a variety of sectors including rail, roads, power and renewables, health, greenfields development and urban renewal.
Some of the more well-known projects we've been involved with include: Central Station Metro; Parramatta Light Rail; Sydney Metro City & Southwest; Wickham Transport Interchange; Northern Beaches Hospital; St Vincent’s Private Hospital; Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit; Sydney Harbour Bridge; The Northern Road Stages 1 & 2; Berry to Bomaderry Upgrade (Princes Highway); West Wyalong Solar Farm; and Wind Farm and Transmission Line projects in the Pilbara and Western NSW.
With almost 50 staff, and offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
For a personal response to your heritage and environment needs, please ask how we can tailor an integrated solution to suit your plans, your timeline and your budget.
Artefact have worked on almost all major rail infrastructure developments in NSW over the past decade.
Our proudest achievement is our team. We value their skills and talents, and we trust that you will too.
At Artefact we recruit staff who are passionate about the past, skilled in their disciplines and professional in their approach. We all understand the need to balance our rich local heritage with plans that shape the State’s future. These attributes contribute to a great team culture internally – and to exceptional advice and service for you. We support each other to make sure that our clients come first, which is why we have an industry-wide reputation for being responsive, innovative and authoritative.
SANDRA WALLACE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Artefact was established in 2010 by Dr Sandra Wallace, who remains the company’s Managing Director.
What ever your heritage project we are here to assist.
Country or city, desktop or fieldwork, we’ve covered most of New South Wales and ACT.
Our advice and services are customised to offer the best guidance on how you can proceed, whatever your project type.
We consult right across the scale from neighbourhood architectural practices to multinational developers. But don't take our word for it! Check out our testimonials from our clients.
As the project involved updating the facilities of nine of Australia’s leading performing arts organisations, including the Sydney Theatre Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, it was critical that our approach was varied and reflected the creative spirit of the area.
A series of workshops were held with traditional knowledge holders, representatives from the performing arts companies, artists and other tenants.
From this process, together with historical research and discussions with the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Artefact presented a range of possible interpretative options to the client including installations, entrance experiences; public programming, interpretive signage, and heritage videos.
“The design of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct significantly enhances the future of the 9 resident arts companies. The state-of-the-art rehearsal, participation, workshop, costume, office, hospitality, and performance facilities makes the most of the stunning location to inspire artists and staff. The technical design allows greater artistic ambition benefitting artists and audiences.”
2022 National Architecture Awards Citation
Artefact worked with TZG Architects and Art of Multimedia to develop the detailed interpretive elements at the site including videos, wall elements, interpretive panels, installations, dioramas, and re-use of moveable heritage items.
Three short videos now play on digital screens at various locations throughout the precinct exploring the story of Aboriginal woman Patyegarang and colonist William Dawes, the importance of Bāˌdo (water), and the working industrial history of the wharves.
All interpretive elements explore the theme of ‘place’ - where culture and stories have long been shared and which continues today in this performing arts hub.
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct project was a winner in the National Trust Heritage Awards ‘Adaptive Re-Use’ category in 2022.
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