About

in ex· cel· sis

adverb: in the highest degree

Our name sets our standard: dedication, craftsmanship, and quality in every project.

Our Story

Excelsis Projects was founded by experienced professionals who, with a deep appreciation for the past, set out to preserve the legacy and revive the timeless beauty of heritage structures. Covering Greater Sydney and broader New South Wales, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to build, restore and beautify community and sacred spaces. We take pride in our leadership of every project and believe that our personalised approach resonates with authenticity and leaves a lasting impression.

Our ethos revolves around fostering enduring relationships with our clients. Time and again, they place their trust in our hands. We act unequivocally in our clients’ best interests, ensuring that buildings of high heritage and cultural significance are treated with the utmost care and reverence they deserve.

Our Team

The foundation of our success lies in our team. Each member of our team brings decades of experience, expertise and a shared passion to our projects.

Christian Abou-Rizk

Director

Carl Roumanos

Site Manager, Building Projects

Danny Nakhle

Carpentry and Joinery Foreman

Tony Abou-Rizk

Site Manager, Ornate and Decorative Plaster

David Jakovich

Lead Mason, Heritage and Restoration

Melanie Abou-Rizk

Administrator

Our Values

Our focus is not just on building. We are crafting legacies, weaving memories and anchoring communities. We are founded on the following core values:

Quality

By harnessing the talents of our craftsmen, we ensure every project is a masterpiece of precision and quality.

Respect

We deeply honour the history, form, and significance of each structure we work on and respect the profound value it holds within the community.

Commitment

Beyond the structures, it’s about people. We are dedicated to ensuring the best interests of our clients, the safety of our team and the betterment of the community.

Kind Words

“What we were presenting fell outside of the ordinary scope of the kind of works that are completed here in Australia, and yet Christian was up to the task. He came on board with the team and he was able to execute above the standards that we were expecting. I can say with great confidence that Christian and his team have worked successfully with us across all levels of the project.”

"Right from the start, Christian was able to quickly understand the scope of the project, and clearly outline the stages and milestones to be achieved. I was impressed by how he modernised the interior while keeping true to its spiritual roots. What stood out to me was his ability to work with everyone involved, adapting when needed and making sure our vision was realised. We are grateful for the warmth and devotion he brought to the project."