580 George Street Lobby Upgrade / fjmt

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© Brett Boardman

Text description provided by the architects. In one of the busiest intersections for both foot-traffic and commuters, we have sought to reinterpret the typical Sydney street awning to one that is dynamic and responsive to its urban context. The design captures the imagination and reflects the identity of a forward thinking client; while incorporating contemporary design and finishes that complement the art deco style of the commercial tower.

580 George Street Lobby Upgrade / fjmt - Interior Photography, Facade
© Brett Boardman

With this project we have sought to create a transformative space; a space of transition between the city street and interior workplace that through form light and material can uplift and inspire.

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Ground Floor Plan

It is an organic architecture assembled from a series of folded aluminium diamonds that wrap the existing building and the street into a new interlocking space. The distinctions between sculptural artwork and architectural elements of colonnade, awning and facade are blurred to create a new dynamic identity.

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The distinction between the street and lobby are also blurred and connected through the folding diamond surfaces. These gently curving planes reflect both natural daylight and warm integrated lighting with each diamond of brushed aluminium is unique in its profile and dimensions, creating an ever-changing tone to the interior of the lobby and exterior public domain.

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Section

To achieve the design vision, the complex panelised surface required a rule-based, systematic approach through design and construction, as each diamond-shaped panel is unique in its form. The awning is suspended from the existing building so that it appears weightless. 

580 George Street Lobby Upgrade / fjmt - Interior Photography, Lighting
© Brett Boardman

Product Description. We selected ALUCOBOND® PLUS brushed aluminium, a rigid, yet flexible facade material for the diamond shaped panels, each unique in their form, for it’s reflective characteristics which respond to site conditions and complements the design concept of shadow and light. 

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© Brett Boardman

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Address:HSBC Centre, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Cite: "580 George Street Lobby Upgrade / fjmt" 20 Feb 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/805588/580-george-street-lobby-upgrade-fjmt> ISSN 0719-8884

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