Constructed in stages betwen c1860-1880s, "Newmarket House" sits at the centre of the historic Newmarket stables precinct and horse-racing industry associated with the original Randwick Racecourse. Originally surrounded by stables, training grounds and rings, Newmarket House served as a hotel, residence and home for a number of families associated with the racing industry until the early 2000s. Subsequently Newmarket House became part of a wider redevelopment of the site into high-density, high-quality apartments and public spaces.

The project involves the partial demolition of later additions and the retention and restoration of the principal dwelling, with a rear addition in an "L-shape" creating a courtyard between old house and new childcare centre. Supported by a basement providing on site pick-up and drop-off (council requirements), the project features a curved roof form sitting atop a collonaded podium. Accommodating over 80 children, the preschool sits at heart of a significant new residential precinct.