Oxford & Foley Building

Façade Engineering

Client

TOGA

Project

Date

2026

Value

Location

Sydney

Role

Façade Engineer

Project Overview

Oxford & Foley, also known as The Darlinghurst Collection, spans three heritage buildings along Oxford Street, a landmark stretch of Sydney's built heritage being sensitively restored and redeveloped by Toga. Brushwood was engaged to set the engineering performance requirements for the façade, covering everything from window and door systems to weatherproofing, glazing and finishes, so the finished façade would perform reliably for decades while respecting the character of the original architecture. Alongside this, Brushwood advised on a detail specific to heritage buildings of this era: whether traditional lead flashing was appropriate for the parapets and sandstone ledges, balancing heritage authenticity against modern health and safety standards

Our Scope

Developed a comprehensive façade performance specification setting the structural, weatherproofing and durability requirements for all façade elements, including glazing, cladding, doors, windows and louvres, in line with the National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
Defined material standards and finishes for the aluminium, steel, stainless steel and glass components, ensuring long-term durability in Sydney's coastal and urban environment.
Set out the testing, certification and quality assurance requirements the façade contractor must meet, from mock-ups and prototype testing through to on-site inspections.
Assessed the suitability of traditional lead flashing for the parapets and sandstone ledges, reviewing compatibility requirements under the National Construction Code.

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