Revitalizing Paddington Reservoir: A Historic Transformation

Paddington Reservoir Gardens is the re-purposed site of a historic water reservoir which accepted water from the Botany Swamps pumping station for supply to parts of Sydney between 1866 and 1899. The Reservoir was originally constructed in two stages, completed in 1866 and 1878. The water chambers were built below street level with a grassed park above, […]
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Sydney’s Best Suppliers For High-Quality Reclaimed Bricks

Top Suppliers of High-Quality Reclaimed Bricks in Sydney

Sydney’s Best Suppliers For High-Quality Reclaimed Bricks (And Why We’re Obsessed) Let’s talk about bricks—old, weathered, full-of-stories bricks that make your patio, retaining wall, or brick edging look like it’s been there since Federation. You know the ones: those recycled bricks with faded red hues, the sandstock bricks that refuse to match modern perfection, or […]
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Sustainable Brick Recycling: Burwood House Bricks for Reuse

Recycle for reuse…because crushing old bricks is a mugs’ game! When a grand old estate in Burwood, NSW came down, I was saddened that the owner had chosen to demolish rather than restore. Set on over an acre of land, the circa early 1900’s structure stood beautifully proud. Every living area and bedroom had high vaulted […]
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