Tonkin Zulaikha Greer have redesigned a historic hat factory in Sydney’s Surry Hills to become a new hotel. The design transforms the handsome Henderson Hat manufacturing warehouse building to act as a catalyst for connecting and reactivating the surrounding public domain. The hotel would add two additional levels to the existing six-story Edwardian building.
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TZG Reimagines Historic Hat Factory as New Hotel
Tzannes Unveils New Additions to Sydney's Irving Street Brewery
Architectural practice Tzannes has released new details of further additions to the Irving Street Brewery in Sydney, Australia. The project first integrated plant equipment for a development wide tri-generation plant with the historic Carlton and United Brewery building on the fringe of the Sydney CBD. The tri-generation plant uses natural gas to produce electricity and thermal energy within an elegant mesh screen.
Moreau Kusunoki and Genton Design a New Hyper-Platform for Sydney
Moreau Kusunoki and Genton have won the Powerhouse Parramatta International Design Competition. The project marks the largest investment in arts and culture in NSW since the Sydney Opera House. The Powerhouse Parramatta is designed to transform and renew the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, relocating one of Australia’s oldest and most important cultural institutions.
Tinshed / Raffaello Rosselli
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Architects: Raffaello Rosselli
- Year: 2011
Adjaye Associates+ Daniel Boyd Team Up to Design the New Sydney Plaza
The City of Sydney has chosen Adjaye Associates and contemporary Aboriginal artist Daniel Boyd to design a new public square, plaza building, and public artwork. The project attempts to uncover the lost history of the site, reconcile cultures and define identities.
Arup Sydney Offices / HASSELL
ZHA/COX Team Wins Western Sydney Airport Competition
Selected from forty national and international applicants, Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture won the international design competition for the new Western Sydney Airport (WSA).
Lacuna House / Bijl Architecture
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Architects: Bijl Architecture
- Area: 260 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Big Ass Fans, GRAPHISOFT, Austral Bricks, Axolotl Group, Bathroom tiles, +8
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Professionals: Partridge Hydraulic, Cantilever Studio, Space Landscape Design
Aesop Pitt Street Store / Snøhetta
FJMT's UTS Central Academic Hub Opens to the Public in Sydney
The University of Technology Sydney has announced that the new UTS Central hub by FJMT has opened to the public in Australia. As the final building in the 10-year campus redevelopment program, the project was made to embody the university's strategy and approach to education while redefining the southern gateway to the city's CBD. UTS Central was designed to set a new standard for contemporary education in Sydney.
What Sydney Harbour Bridge Could Have Looked Like
Insurance brand Budget Direct has released a series of commissioned images showcasing six alternative visions for Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge. Standing at 134 meters high, it‘s the largest steel arch bridge in the world. The design by Dorman Long was selected in a worldwide design competition back in 1924, but what if another entry had been chosen? The project brings to life different visions for the landmark structure and how they may have shaped The Emerald City.
Burleigh Beach Pavilion / Alexander&Co.
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Architects: Alexander&Co.
- Area: 1200 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, House Of Bamboo, Aerostone, Alexander, Artemest, +12
Camperdown Warehouse / Archer Office
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Architects: Archer Office
- Area: 130 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Aluminium & Glass Constructions, BORA Basic BIU, Brightgreen, Caroma, +7
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Professionals: Arc Projects, Carpentry Pty Ltd, Partridge Structural
Bronte House / Archer Office
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Architects: Archer Office
- Area: 143 m²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, Sculptform, Shade Factor, Windoor Pty Ltd
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Professionals: SDA Structures, Shorebuild
Town Hall House / Smart Design Studio
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Architects: Smart Design Studio
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Armstrong Ceilings, Austral Bricks, Bentley Systems, Keystone, Supertuft
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Professionals: Graham Brooks & Associates, M & G Consulting
SOM and Architectus Complete Sydney Exoskeleton Tower
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), Architectus, and Dexus Property Group have celebrated the completion and opening of 100 Mount Street, a 35-story mixed-use tower in North Sydney’s Central Business District. Inspired by the city’s rich architectural landscape, and shaped by SOM’s legacy of innovation in architecture and engineering, the scheme features a cross-braced exoskeleton structure surrounding a glass-enclosed interior.
Woods Bagot and Seidler Begin MLC Centre Redevelopment in Central Sydney
Woods Bagot and Harry Seidler and Associates have begun construction on the MLC Centre redevelopment in central Sydney. The $170 million project includes four floors of retail, commercial and cultural spaces across 6,000 square meters. First unveiled in 2015, the project was designed to play on the geometry of the existing MLC tower and forecourt.
BVN Designs a "Green Waterfall" Roof for Sydney’s Pitt Street Hotel
Australian architectural firm BVN has created a new proposal for a hotel in Sydney with a green waterfall roof. The 17-story structure is designed with a wedge-shaped roof that will feature a cascading green landscape. The hotel will have over 300 rooms, a restaurant and bar. The hotel is designed to offer views over Belmore Park through the city and towards Central station.