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Sydney City Library Building, Architect, Photos, Design, Refurbishment, Images

Sydney City Library : Architecture Information

The Customs House : Australian Building by PTW



2005
PTW Architects in association with Tanner Architects & Lacoste+Stevenson

Location: Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia

Client: City of Sydney

Images: PTW Architects

Customs House Sydney

The Customs House refurbishment has brought new vibrancy to this important part of Sydney’s heritage. The building now caters for a wide variety of uses including the Sydney City Library over the first three levels. At ground floor level an inviting series of public spaces include a colonnade and podium opening onto the forecourt area.

The insertion of French doors and improved access to the eastern café and western bar emphasise the new sense of engagement with the outdoor space. These changes required negotiations with both the NSW Heritage Council and the Australian Heritage Council and have been carried out in a ‘reversible’ manner. Internally the ground floor is an open meeting place and lobby, a ‘city lounge’ with a media salon as well as food and wine venues.

The giant City Model of the Sydney CBD is displayed at the base of the atrium beneath a glass floor. The upper floors feature the library, incorporating exhibition areas, restaurant and private function spaces.

Sydney City Library Building photos + information from PTW






Sydney Architecture - Selection

Regent Place Sydney
Regent Place Sydney
photograph : Nigel Young_Foster + Partners

Customs House Sydney Installation
Customs House Sydney Installation

Buildings by PTW

The Bond, 30-34 Hickson Road, Millers Point
Lend Lease design with PTW Architects
The Bond Sydney
picture from the architect
The Bond Sydney


 
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