Gadigal and Bidegal peoples
NSW
The Rosebery Engine Yards redevelopment in Sydney, designed by GroupGSA for Goodman Group, is a landmark adaptive reuse project transforming a historic industrial site into a vibrant commercial and retail hub. Once home to Buzacott and Company, Commonwealth Weaving Mills, and Westinghouse, this heritage-listed site has been sensitively revitalised to celebrate its rich industrial past while embracing modern sustainability principles.
The $60.3 million restoration maintains key architectural elements, including the brick façade, sawtooth roofs, and original trusses, blending historic authenticity with contemporary functionality. Sustainability is integral, targeting 5 Star Green Star and NABERS ratings through interventions such as double glazing, natural ventilation, and a ‘re-wilding’ landscape concept.
Anchored by premium retailers and featuring a striking public art installation, the project fosters a walkable, mixed-use precinct that enhances community connectivity and economic vitality. Rosebery Engine Yards exemplifies sustainable urban regeneration, setting a benchmark for adaptive reuse in Australia.
The design of Rosebery Engine Yards significantly enhances the local community, urban surrounds, and the experience of
our operational team, retailers, and visitors. The property’s thoughtful layout promotes a collaborative environment with
flexible spaces where customers can enjoy the prestige and atmosphere of a boutique shopping experience while also
enjoying spaces, sustainable design features, premium amenities and easy accessibility. Rosebery Engine Yards upports
operational excellence and contributes positively to the surrounding area, offering a vibrant space where businesses and
individuals can thrive together.
Brian Graham, Design Assessor and Project Manager
Lisa-Maree Carrigan, Design Architect
Kirby Rees, Principal / Project Architect
Guiseppe Mangini, Associate
Manal Salama, Associate
Andy Ostojic, Architect
Parasdeep Singh, Graduate
Filae Gil , Architect
NIMBUS, Heritage Consultant
PULSE WHITE, NOISE ACOUSTICS
ART PHARMACY, Artist
RASTON GROUP, AV Consultant
DESIGN CONFIDENCE, Building Surveyor
TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, Construction Manager
GOODMAN GROUP, Developer
RASTON GROUP, Electrical Consultant
BG&E, Structural Engineer
FIGTREE CONSULTING, SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT (GREENSTAR, JV3, NABERS)
TDL ENGINEERING CONSULTING, Hydraulic Consultant
FORGE FIRE, FIRE ENGINEER
LANDART, Landscape Consultant
MGAC JENSEN HUGHES, DDA
NEW EDGE GROUP, MECHANICAL CONTRACTING
AFFINITY, FIRE ENGINEER
RICHARD ENGINEERING, FAÇADE ENGINEER
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
