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(1893–98) was a grand coun cil
project by George McRae. Federation Architecture
The distinctive Beaux Arts This distinctly urban style of architecture developed to meet the
Common wealth Savings Bank demands of the prosperous, newly emerging middle classes at the time
(1928) features an elaborate of Federation in 1901. Particular features are high-pitched roofs, which
chamber in Neo-Classical style. form a picturesque composition or architectural tableau, incorporating
intricate gables, wide verandas and
Interwar Architecture chimneys. The decorative timber
fretwork the verandas and archways
Architecture between and the leadlight windows
World Wars I and II produced reveal the influence of the
skyscrapers such as the City Art Nouveau period, as do
Mutual Life Assurance Build­ the vibrant red roof tiles.
ing (1936), by Emil Sodersten. Patriotic references are
This building exhibits German seen throughout, and
Expressionist influences such Australian flora and
as pleated or zigzag windows. fauna are recurring
Two important structures decorative motifs. “Verona” in The Appian Way, Burwood
are the ANZAC Memorial
(1929–34) in Hyde Park and
Delfin House (1938–40), by the is a 67-storey office tower Where to Find
Art Deco architect Bruce Dellit. comprising a reinforced the Buildings
The latter, a skyscraper, features concrete tube structure
a vaulted ceiling and a granite with column-free floors. ABN-AMRO Tower, cnr Philli
arch decorated with an allegory Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera & Bent St. Map 1 C4.
of modern life. House (1959–73) is widely Allianz Stadium. Map 5 C4.
regarded as one of the archi- Anzac Memorial p88
tectural wonders of the world. Argyle Stores p70
Australia Square, cnr George &
Bond Sts. Map 1 B3.
Contemporary Australian National Maritime
Architecture Museum pp96–7
The elliptical Allianz Stadium Bligh House, 43 Lower Fort St,
(1985–8) and the Australian Dawes Point. Map 1 B2.
Cadman’s Cottage p70
National Maritime Museum City Mutual Life Assurance Building,
(1986–9), both by Philip Cox, cnr Hunter & Bligh Sts. Map 1 B4.
make use of advanced steel Commonwealth Savings Bank
engineering systems. Detailed of Australia, Martin Place p86
masonry has made a return to Darlinghurst Court House p123
com mercial buildings such as Delfin House, 16–18 O’Connell St.
the highly regarded Governor Map 1 B4.
Phillip Tower (1989–94). The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building p132
dictates of office design do Elizabeth Bay House p122
not detract from the historical General Post Office, Martin Place p86
Museum of Sydney, ingenious ly Governor Phillip Tower p87
The 67-storey MLC Centre in Martin Place, sited on the lower floors. Great Synagogue p88
by architect Harry Seidler The ABN­AMRO Tower Hyde Park Barracks pp116–17
at Aurora Place (2000) was Lands Department Building p86
designed by Renzo Piano 39–41 Lower Fort Street, Dawes
Modern Architecture Point. Map 1 B1.
and was awarded the Sulman
From the mid-1950s, modern Prize for Architecture in 2004. MLC Centre, Martin Place p86
architecture was introduced Challenging conven tional design, National Mutual Building,
to the city through glass-clad the 41-storey, 200-m- (656-ft-) 350 George St. Map 1 B4.
curtain-walled office blocks, tall building fans wider as it rises. Paddington Street p128
Queen Victoria Building p84
proportioned like matchboxes Frank Gehry’s striking Dr Chau St James’ Church p117
on their ends. The contrasting Chak Wing Building (2015) St Mary’s Cathedral p88
expressed frame approach divides opinion with its warped St Patrick’s Seminary p149
of Australia Square (1961–7) façade of undulating brickwork. Strand Arcade p86
gives structural stability to one The interior is equally striking, Susannah Place Museum p69
of the world’s tallest light weight with the building designed Sydney Opera House pp76–9
concrete office towers. This from the inside out. It won the Sydney Town Hall p89
city block was formed by amal- 2016 Australia Engineering Tusculum Villa p120
gamating 30 properties. Harry Excellence Bradfield Award, Victoria Barracks p129
Seidler’s MLC Centre (1975–8) among many other accolades.

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