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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.
Denistone Station, built in 1937, is an early example of the Inter-War Railway Domestic style of railway architecture. Despite some modifications during the mid-1900s, the station and its associated buildings have remained largely unaltered for nearly 100 years The Statement of Heritage Impact provided recommendations to guide the design of the station upgrades so as to minimise any impact to this heritage listed station.
The Heritage Interpretation Plan focused on telling two key stories:
- Yarra (blue gum): blue gums grew in high forests around Denistone, providing shelter, medicine and stories for the Wallumedegall people, and some of Sydney’s last remnants of blue gum high forest grow close to Denistone Station today.
- A modern station: Denistone Station, the last station built on the North Shore Line, was constructed at a time of great societal change between the World Wars. This pivotal period in NSW railway history saw a change from traditional Victorian style of railway design to more modern, simple styles that were uniquely Australian.
“Working with Artefact on this project was an absolute pleasure. They identified the valuable stories from the past and helped us pull those stories into our architecture. The outcome is that Denistone Station feels like it's had a facelift, while holding on to it's smile lines from the past.”
Megan Walker
Principal Architect, DesignInc Sydney
Artefact’s Heritage Interpretation Plan resulted in the inclusion of interpretive panels outlining the unique history of the station and the heritage of the Wallumedegall people of the area.
Our work also included the patterning of the overhead walkway inspired by remnant blue gum forest of the area, and the reinstatement of the art deco front facade entrance feature to the station.
These elements added to the community’s positive experience of the upgraded station.
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