By carefully preserving the building’s heritage and incorporating new design elements, the project creates a sustainable outcome for future tenants and a welcome addition to the city. The design approach focuses on maintaining the building’s original character while introducing features and services that enhance its functionality, accessibility, and sustainability. Angled awnings to the entries are inspired in form by heritage fabric awnings but constructed in modern materials. These entries lead into spaces using new materials that add to the character of the building without detracting from the state listed heritage features. The project improves the public realm by restoring visual connection and entries into the lower ground floor and laneway. The view corridor through to the river, blocked by services in the previous refurbishment, has been restored and amplified through new openings to all four levels along the Mary Street axis. To ensure the project’s environmental sustainability, energy-efficient mechanical and hydraulic services, and natural cross ventilation are incorporated. Avoiding the high construction costs of new buildings, adaptive reuse of buildings like 93 Edward Street is one of the best strategies for the ongoing sustainability of our cities into the future. Upon completion, Mary & Edward will offer premium, design-focused commercial and hospitality tenancies that cater to the needs of modern businesses and visitors. The project timing pre-empts the future value, increased use, and activation of Mary Street once the connection from Queen’s Wharf, Albert Street Train Station, and Eagle Street pier is completed. By combining heritage preservation, timeless design, and sustainability, this project sets a new standard for adaptive reuse in the city.