Heritage Restoration

Paradigm Construction has a keen interest in Tasmanian Built Heritage. We have worked on many heritage- listed buildings in the commercial and domestic markets. Below are just a few examples.

Strathborough House

This was a residential restoration of an 1827 stone estate in Hollow Tree, Tasmania. The internal fabric displays the heritage qualities and finishes of the building but incorporates modern heating systems. The works were undertaken in partnership with an architect, engineers, and archaeologists; a demonstration of Paradigm’s ability to liaise successfully with consultants and clients.

Project Team

Paradigm Crew

Architect: Core Collective

2020 Winner - National Architecture Awards - The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage Architecture

2020 Winner - Tasmanian Architecture Awards - Award for Heritage Architecture

Government House

Paradigm Construction was chosen to refurbish this historic building. This project included a six-month restructure of the roof system and stonework of this iconic 1860s building. The stonework required 150 meters of stainless-steel invisibly incorporated into the ballroom walls to reinforce the structure against the effects of increasing climatic wind events.

Hagley’s Farm School

Roof restructuring works were undertaken by Paradigm Construction to protect Hagley Farm School against further damage due to increased and changing weather events. Internal and external accretions were removed to align with restoration work as defined by the Burra Charter. The photos below show some of the original school room colour palette. The works required Paradigm to coordinate with Department of Education staff and heritage engineer to restructure this classic schoolhouse.

Shot Tower

Works on this iconic Tasmanian landmark thus far include repointing masonry on the bridge and factory. The gutters and flashing have been replaced as well as the roof and approach to bridge. The heritage tower stairs have been restructured and we have fastened the tower roof to stonework.

Maria Island

Paradigm Construction restored and seamlessly modernised the superintendent’s and assistant superintendent’s quarters on Maria Island.  Our talented team worked remotely, organised materials and coordinated with Parks staff to facilitate this project. Although a modern building site, the materials and principles used are heritage in nature. We employed building techniques that are uncommon in modern practice. Paradigm is eager to preserve these techniques and incorporate them into our modern builds.  This minimizes the use of complex chemical processes and achieves a more natural product.