Sydney Corner Store Transformed into Residence by Ian Moore Architects
In Sydney, Australia, Ian Moore Architects have transformed a historic corner store into a three-bedroom residence. Initially constructed in 1869 as The Moore Park Hotel, the site later functioned as a fruit and vegetable shop before becoming a grocery store until 2022. Situated within a Heritage Conservation Area, the renovation mandated that any new additions be distinctly separate from the original building. The 259-square-meter project was finalized in 2025, featuring photography by Clinton Weaver and Nick Bowers. The team comprised Rocio Mazon, Danny Mathis, Harrison Stockdale, and Sophie Wruck, while Bright Build Constructions and Cantilever Consulting Engineers played key roles in the construction and structural design.
Key facts
- Ian Moore Architects converted a corner store into a residence in Sydney, Australia.
- The building was originally constructed in 1869 as The Moore Park Hotel.
- It was converted to a fruit and vegetable shop in 1921 and a grocery store in the 1960s, operating until 2022.
- The project is located in a Heritage Conservation Area.
- All new work was required to be clearly differentiated from the original structure.
- The house has three bedrooms and covers 259 square meters.
- The project was completed in 2025.
- Photography by Clinton Weaver and Nick Bowers.
Entities
Artists
- Ian Moore
- Rocio Mazon
- Danny Mathis
- Harrison Stockdale
- Sophie Wruck
- Clinton Weaver
- Nick Bowers
- Tess Strelein
- Zoltan Kovacs
Institutions
- Ian Moore Architects
- Bright Build Constructions
- Cantilever Consulting Engineers
- Stellen Consulting
- Outdoor Establishments
- Zoltan Kovacs Architect
- KN Planning
- Assetgeoenviro
- Traffix
- Residential Certifying
- Dezeen
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Surry Hills