The Bank

‘The Bank’ stands as a timeless landmark at the bustling intersection of Ruthven Street and Margaret Street in Toowoomba. Renowned for its exquisitely detailed sandstone façade, this heritage-listed gem received the expert touch of our team, entrusted with the Structural and Hydraulic Engineering aspects of its revitalisation.

Now adorned with a rooftop restaurant and bar, the building's transformation is nothing short of spectacular. The rooftop bar has large clear span beams over the original roof slab to the main vertical supports of the building. Meticulous engineering ensured that the addition of these features did not impose any undue strain on the existing roof slab. Further enhancing the allure, steel frames support a retractable roof, allowing patrons to bask in sunshine by day and revel under the moonlight by night.

In close collaboration with Struxi, our team seamlessly integrated a new lift and two staircases into the historic fabric of the building. The street-level space is designated for commercial premises, while the middle level hosts office tenancies. Notably, the original bank safe room has been repurposed into functional office space, while an original concrete bunker at the rear laneway has been transformed into a cozy café seating area.

Kehoe Myers’ distinguished portfolio includes numerous successful endeavours in the sensitive refurbishment and repurposing of heritage-listed buildings. Notable examples include the Railways Goods Shed, Empire Theatre, Jondaryan Woodshed Redevelopment, Burke & Wills Hotel, and Cobb & Co Museum Refurbishment, each reflecting our commitment to preserving architectural heritage while ushering in a new era of functionality and vibrancy.