HSR are a multi-award winning company, which bears testament to our focus on training and dedication to our craft. Here are the awards we have proudly accepted:
Excellence in Civil/Engineering
PROJECT: Victoria Square Adelaide
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
This project consisted of dismantling and reinstating existing heritage stone fountains, dismantling Queen Victoria monument and carrying out extensive conservation works, specialised masonry cleaning, installation of granite paving and steps and constructing new contemporary fountain to the northern end of Victoria Square.
Excellence in Commercial Refurbishment/ Development
PROJECT: Roseworthy College
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
Roseworthy College involved the removal of previous 1980’s fit out to ground floor, including the removal and management Chrysotile (asbestos) interior floor tiles and reinstatement of heritage interior. The project also included brick and stone façade conservation works and salt damp remediation work.
Excellence in Finishes
PROJECT: Milan Terrace, Stirling
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
Details of work undertaken by HSR on Milan Terrace, Stirling.
- Construction of stone dwarf wall including steps to conservatory.
- New stone replacement to conservatory wall including dressing of stone.
- Infill doorway niche to front of house including supply of new stone.
- Restoration of fire surround and chimney breast.
- Additional stone works to external areas of cellar.
Excellence in Renovation or Addition
PROJECT: 43 Braeside Avenue, Stirling
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
HSR embarked on a project to integrate heritage and contemporary by conserving the original bakery and adding a modern extension. When entering through the original section of the home the features include ironbark flooring to the formal lounge and dining room, which is warmed by a gas log fire place and flows through to the snug. The main attraction being the breathtaking kitchen, incorporating the original ovens that had not be utilised for over 80 years but can now operate as an indoor pizza oven.
Specialist Contractor
PROJECT: Elder Hall, North Terrace
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
This project consisted of façade conservation work and internal structural works. It involved stone replacement and a consolidation process which was applied to the façade, including shelter coating and lead dressing to all horizontal surfaces.
Repairs to lead fleche and internal structural strengthening to the roof were also carried out.
Excellence in Environment and Sustainable Construction
PROJECT: Post Office, Innes National Park
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
This project consisted of external restoration works that were sympathetic to the heritage building and surrounding environment. This includes new stone replacement, repointing, timber conservation/ carpentry and an internal refurbishment.
Best Restoration Project
PROJECT: Brookman Building, University of Adelaide
AWARDED BY: Australian Stone Architectural Awards
The Brookman buildings focus was on façade conversation works and earthquake structural strengthening. This project included the replacement of stone castellation and tower pinnacles, along with specialised cleaning to the façade, repointing and earthquake stabilisation to chimneys.
Excellence in Commercial/ Industrial Building
PROJECT: St Francis Xavier Cathedral
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
The construction of a new sacristy in sandstone involved carving of stone features to plinth, tracery window, blind trefoil window and gable, capping and finials, and an internal luxurious fit out was also included.
The Cathedral received major conservation works to all elevations.
Excellence in Internal Finishes
PROJECT: Oriental Hotel, Norwood
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
HSR carried out extensive internal and external finishes on the Oriental Hotel, Norwood.
This included new stone replacement, repointing, rebuilding of internal walls for structural integrity, the restoring of doorway and balcony to match existing stonework, specialised masonry cleaning and application of heritage paint.
Excellence in Structural Work
PROJECT: Hilton Hotel, Sir Donald Bradman Drive
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
HSR carried out new stone replacement, repointing, solid rendering, heritage painting, heritage brickwork, exposing original masonry fabrics, the reopening of original doorways and windows and removing the hard cement renders to all external façades.
National Specialist Contractor of the Year
PROJECT: Primo Estate Cellar Door, McLaren Vale
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
HSR carried out extensive works on the construction of a new cellar door at Primo Estate. This also included new outdoor landscaping and stone features with locally sourced bluestone from the Fleurieu Peninsula and the use of Brazilian slate for the paving.
Excellence in External Finishes
PROJECT: Primo Estate Cellar Door, McLaren Vale
AWARDED BY: Master Builders Association
HSR carried out extensive works on the construction of a new cellar door at Primo Estate. This also included new outdoor landscaping and stone features with locally sourced bluestone from the Fleurieu Peninsula and the use of Brazilian slate for the paving.
