Cerulean ppl, Level 01, 66 King Street, Sydney (2026)

16/06/2026

We are proud to welcome Bob Smale as our newest Partner, in a move that further strengthens our advisory capabilities for clients across some of Australia's most significant projects.

Bob is one of Australia's most respected architectural advisors, with more than 45 years of experience across commercial practice, peer review and design advisory. His clients have included the Commonwealth Bank, GPT, Rio Tinto, Inner West Council and many more, with projects totalling over 2.35 million square metres of NLA reviewed to date.

As Design & Peer Review Advisor, Bob brings rigour, independence and a lifetime of experience to our clients and our team.

Welcome, Bob. We are so glad to have you.

Read Bob's full profile here: https://www.ceruleanppl.com/team/bob-smale

09/06/2026

From bank vaults to boutique hotel. Project Erskine is officially on site.
The former Bank of China building at 39 York Street is being transformed from a 15-storey commercial tower into a 152-key lifestyle hotel: the first Motto by Hilton in Australia. The approach retains the existing concrete frame and restores the arched colonnade base, creating a refined civic presence in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

Getting here wasn't simple. Pre-construction uncovered an original bank vault, a decommissioned underground petroleum tank, HAZMAT conditions, and even a former karaoke entertaining floor complete with a fish tank. Add in the building's location within Sydney Trains' Rail Reserve, 25+ consultants to coordinate, and approvals across multiple authorities, and you get a sense of the work behind the milestone.

We're proud to be guiding Invictus Developments, a Singapore-based group, through their Australian debut as Client's Lead.

Read the full story: https://www.ceruleanppl.com/blog/from-bank-vaults-to-boutique-hotel-project-erskine-moves-into-construction

02/06/2026

Anna Verghese will be joining the panel at Futurebuild Australia.

We're excited to announce that Anna Verghese will be sharing her insights during the session:

Commercial Retrofit: How to Upgrade Buildings Without Blowing Programme

This discussion will explore practical strategies for delivering retrofit projects more efficiently, reducing risk, managing impacts, and maintaining programme certainty.

We look forward to hearing Anna's perspective alongside an outstanding panel of industry leaders.

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
🕒 10:30am – 11:15am
📍 Skyline Stage, ICC Sydney
🔗 Register here: link in our bio

Cerulean – In shared pursuit of the remarkable

26/05/2026

One of our first project handovers, and what an iconic place to begin.

Delivered at Level 44 of Harry Seidler's Grosvenor Place, this full-floor workplace fitout for a leading interactive entertainment company brought previously separate tenancies together into one connected, high-end environment overlooking Sydney Harbour.

Executed in a live building environment, the project required careful coordination of approvals, staged delivery and managing evolving design requirements, while remaining well within budget.

The workplace balances experience, functionality and wellbeing; from iridescent glazing inspired by the client’s brand identity, to recycled cork flooring, and thoughtfully integrated breakout and focus spaces.

A rewarding milestone for the Cerulean team.

Delivery Partners:
Sense Projects, Hammond Studio Pty Ltd, DBS Consulting Australia, MBMPL Pty Ltd, Hontas Hatzi & Co, GROUP DLA, BCA Performance, E-LAB Consulting

Cerulean - In Shared Pursuit of the Remarkable!

19/05/2026

The crane is up.

After due interrogation of the structure by the Head Contractor and the Project Team, an optimum construction methodology path emerged, a rooftop tower crane lifting concrete elements out whole.

The result is six months saved on programme, materially less public disruption, and a rig in place to support the jump-form system for the new core.
Installation ran across three-night shifts under approved permits and traffic management plans, with York Street shut down each night. A Grove GMK6300L-1 placed a prefabricated grillage with 45 tonnes of ballast, engineered off site, surveyed into position with the precision of adult Lego.

A small thing we enjoyed, the language: mast, jib, boom, ballast, slew, topping out, every term lifted from sailing. The trade still talks like it's working a deck.

Delivery by . Structural methodology by . Demolition down the core begins now.
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In Shared Pursuit of the Remarkable.

14/05/2026

In April, we had the pleasure of Year 12 student Gemma joining us for a day of learning all things Client-Side Project Management. Studying Design & Technology for her HSC and with an interest in Built Environment it was a great opportunity to see projects in real life.

The day involved site visits to some of our active projects, enjoying getting to see a broad spectrum of project delivery. We were able to see our office fit out at Grosvenor Place, our heritage refurbishment project at the Rocks and our change of use project at 39 York St. Asking lots of great questions throughout it was also an opportunity for the Cerulean team to share their experiences and knowledge.

We thoroughly enjoyed having Gemma in the office with us and hopefully we’ve managed inspire another young person to pursue a career in the industry!
cerulean - In shared pursuit of the remarkable!

11/05/2026

What a week in Adelaide for AHICE 2026 and the Design Inn Symposium.

At AHICE, conversations were particularly timely, with significant discussion around the geopolitical landscape and its impact on the sector, alongside an engaging address from South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.
As always, the energy in the room was a reminder of why this industry is so special, built on people, relationships, and genuine connection.

At Design Inn, the focus turned to the future of hospitality design; from an insightful SHAPE masterclass on hotel refurbishment to thought-provoking sessions on the integration of AI into design processes. We also had the pleasure of hearing from RELOVE, a circular economy initiative we've recently partnered with on one of our projects (more on that soon!).

We left Adelaide inspired and grateful for the conversations had.
cerulean - In Shared Pursuit of the Remarkable.

04/05/2026

.cerulean is proud to be supporting Invictus Developments on the revitalisation of the historic Harbour Rocks Hotel, responsible for delivering the project through Project Management, Quantity Surveying and Design leadership.

Situated in the heart of The Rocks and moments from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, the project seeks to sensitively enhance the hotel while preserving the heritage character that defines the precinct.

Cerulean’s role includes:

• Lead Consultant and Client Representative for Invictus
• Project Management and programme leadership
• Quantity Surveying and cost management
• Design management and consultant team leadership

Heritage hospitality projects such as this require a careful balance between preserving historic character and delivering contemporary guest experiences, and we look forward to seeing the next chapter of this landmark property take shape. As construction commences, stay posted for more details in coming weeks.
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In Shared Pursuit of the Remarkable.

16/04/2026

Final stages in motion at Level 44, Grosvenor Place Sydney.

As this full-floor workplace fitout for a leading global
technology company nears completion, the focus shifts
to final installations, detailed coordination and
preparation for occupation, all delivered within a live
environment.

Cerulean In shared pursuit of the remarkable.

07/04/2026

We are pleased to introduce as the newest member of the Cerulean team.

Kai joins us as a Project Coordinator, bringing a diverse background spanning construction, healthcare operations, and applied sports science. His experience encompasses hands-on site work, WHS compliance, stakeholder communication, and workflow coordination, equipping him with a well-rounded foundation for delivering projects with precision and care.

Kai is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Project Management at The University of Sydney, a testament to his commitment to continuous professional growth and excellence in the field.

Please join us in welcoming Kai to Cerulean.
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In Shared Pursuit of the Remarkable.

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