HASSELL wins 60 Martin Place competition

60 Martin Place
60 Martin Place
Image © Doug and Wolf / HASSELL

HASSELL has won the international design competition for 60 Martin Place, one of the most significant development sites in Sydney, Australia. The design reaffirms Martin Place as the civic and business heart of Sydney and maximises views of the Sydney Opera House, Botanic Gardens and the harbour, while respecting the neighbouring heritage listed St Stephen’s Uniting Church.

60 Martin Place
Image © Doug and Wolf / HASSELL

The planned redevelopment by Investa Office and Gwynvill Group will appeal to the most progressive tenants, with the ability to commission flexible, interconnected workspace and roof gardens in what will become one of Sydney’s most sought-after business addresses. “This is a site with a front row seat at the centre of Sydney’s skyline,” said Tony Grist, HASSELL Head of Design – Architecture and design team leader for the project.

60 Martin Place
Image © Doug and Wolf / HASSELL

“The design respects the existing facades that lend Martin Place its character. At street level on Martin Place, the building will feature a low-scale podium, formed of Sydney sandstone blades with the tower rising behind it. The sandstone solidity and copper spire of St Stephen’s Uniting Church has been a strong influence on the form of the new tower. “The building’s striking northern facade is a fluid, curved form. As the building rises, the curve pulls back from the spire, giving it ‘breathing space’, before curving out again. From street level, the image of the spire will be reflected and scattered in the façade,” he said.

60 Martin Place
Image © Doug and Wolf / HASSELL

The lower levels of the 32-storey development will allow movement between Martin Place and Macquarie Streets and provide public access to indoor and outdoor cafes, roof top bars and restaurants and an event space. These form a generous new civic ‘room’ visually connected over five levels, allowing people on upper levels to view and engage with events below.

60 Martin Place
Image © Doug and Wolf / HASSELL

Featuring just over 40,000 square metres of lettable area, the building’s prominent corner location will provide up to three anchor tenants with the opportunity to each secure the most prestigious business addresses in Sydney, via Martin Place, Macquarie Street or Phillip Street. The existing 1970s building will be demolished to make way for the premium, environmentally sound office tower, designed to achieve 6 Star Green Star Office and a minimum 5 Star NABERS Energy ratings. Construction completion is anticipated in early 2019. Source by Hassel.

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