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The facade of the 10-storey Shell House has been fully restored . The 400-tonne clock tower was retained as a centrepiece of the building ’ s historic character , and a new public rooftop restaurant and bar , housed in two glazed pavilions , will bring public F & B to the rooftop for the first time . Over 3,000 sandstone-coloured faience tiles were replaced with new tiles hand-moulded by specialist craftsmen . The south elevation has been retained and restored , and it is here that it joins with the new commercial tower , with internal entrances punched through into the tower ’ s 10-storey atrium . Merging the two has delivered flexible floorplates of up to 3,200m2 , which are among the largest in Sydney . Externally , the combination of old and new breaks up the block externally into seemingly smaller separate entities .
The Grade A commercial spaces have maximised flexibility and adaptability , from collaborative workspaces to trading floors . The design integrates 21st-century technology and prioritises wellbeing .
Wynyard Park plays a key role in this , with views into the park and the tree canopy providing biophilic benefits . The entrance is marked by a double-height sculptural veranda , which echoes Sydney ’ s architectural heritage . Stepping inside , elements like a ribbon staircase and a Calacatta marble floor and walls , laid to simulate a continuous seam cut from the quarry , exemplify the level of quality .
Robert Ousey , Architectus Principal and National Transport Sector Lead added : “ It has been a privilege to work with Brookfield Properties and Make Architects on this transformational project in the heart of Sydney . Brookfield Place Sydney has been thoughtfully stitched into the fabric of the city and for the first time provides public access to the iconic Shell House clocktower via a rooftop restaurant and public space . The public transport interface and retail amenity have been transformed to the highest quality and new public through-site links established . Brookfield Place Sydney is truly a premium office location and reinvigorates the wider precinct surrounding Wynyard Station .”
Brookfield Place Sydney is one of Brookfield Properties ’ premium brand developments , one of only six in the world . It has the name Brookfield Place to distinguish its exemplary status in a range of criteria including outstanding transport connections , state-of-the-art building systems , premium workspaces , high-level retail amenity , leading sustainability credentials , 24 / 7 security , amenities for wellness , and curated placemaking activities .
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The office space has been left as headquarters for both Brookfield Properties Asia Pacific and the National Bank of Australia , as well as offices for Allianz , Hub Australia , Brookfield , Moelis and Clifford Chance .
Simon Lincoln , Make Architects Asia Pacific Director said : “ We are so proud of what has been achieved at Brookfield Place Sydney . This is a true mixed-use project which really demonstrates what urban densification can deliver , merging transport with retail and commercial and F & B to deliver a dynamic environment that benefits from the mix of uses and draws people in and through . Indeed , the design hinges upon this principle , and the key design move of suspending the core was all about prioritising that . It was a true collaborative team effort and leaves a great legacy for Sydney .”
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