Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Two Terracotta Figures

Two beautiful glazed terracotta figurines were brought into the ICS labs after being badly damaged

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

ANZ Banking Museum Mosaic Floor

The Gothic Bank at 380 Collins Street, Melbourne, is one of Australia’s finest examples of the English Gothic revival style. The Gothic Bank was built between 1883 and 1997 and was designed by the English architect William Wardell, a leader of the Gothic Revival movement.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Starlight Ember Lindy Lee

Starlight Ember is located on the harbourside of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), in Sydney. It is constructed of mirror-polished, marine-grade stainless steel, with drilled holes through which white LED lights shine at night.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Restoration and relocation of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic (SSILO)

International Conservation Services was engaged by Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) to undertake the relocation and restoration of the South Solitary Island Lighthouse Optic (SSILO).

Fine Arts

House of Representatives Chamber furniture

Established in 2009, Old Parliament House and its collections constitute a significant national heritage site that promote the understanding of democracy and Australia’s democratic traditions and institutions. In 2023 the House of Representatives Chamber, an important part of the visitor experience, was closed to the public for major conservation work.

Fine Arts

Stations of the Cross, Goulburn

St Peter and Paul’s Cathedral is located in Goulbourn, regional NSW. This magnificent cathedral is the only green stone cathedral in the world, and one of the oldest in Australia.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Bondi Pavilion Mosaic Works

The Bondi Pavilion Mosaic was created in 1983 and covers the floor area of the western entrance to the heritage listed Bondi Pavilion.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Bondi Pavilion Historic Murals and Signs

The Bondi Surf Pavilion, the largest surf pavilion built in Sydney, was constructed in 1928–29 and reflected the then fashionable styles of Interwar Mediterranean and Georgian Revival.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Strathfield War Memorial

ICS undertook conservation treatment of the bronze and stone elements of the Strathfield War Memorial, located in Strathfield, Sydney.

Museum & Gallery Services

Conservation of flood damaged artworks, Lismore Art Gallery

In February of 2022, Lismore Art Gallery experienced an unprecedented flooding event. Artworks transferred to the upper level of the Gallery for safety were inundated.

Fine Arts

Old Parliament House Fire Damaged Doors

Almost a century old, the solid jarrah doors welcoming visitors into Canberra's Old Parliament House are an integral part of the building and its national heritage.

Fine Arts

Fitzroy Town Hall Paper Ceiling

ICS were engaged to conserve the Fitzroy Town Hall Council Chamber ceiling paper. The historic painted ceiling paper was uncovered when a plasterboard ceiling was removed due to water damage.

Objects, Outdoor & Built Heritage

Public Art Maintenance, Ventia

ICS was awarded a rolling 4 year contract to clean and reapply protective microcrystalline wax coating to 37 public bronze statues/monuments in the City of Sydney public art collection.

Collection Services

Elizabeth Bay House Mould Remediation

ICS has a long association with Sydney Living Museums, and over the years has conducted a number of mould prevention and remediation training sessions for staff and volunteers.

Museum & Gallery Services

AG of NSW and Sydney Modern- Fortecho Art Security System

ICS was originally commissioned to implement the Fortecho art security system at the Art Gallery of NSW in 2008 to safeguard the Gallery's most valuable and susceptible artworks.

Fine Arts

Town Hall Grand Staircase

The Grand Staircase was constructed as part of the original Town Hall, between 1869 and 1875. Both the external and major internal walls of the staircase date to this time, but the construction date of the staircase specifically is not known.