85 Macquarie Street – Parramatta, Australia
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85 Macquarie Street – Parramatta, Australia
Designed by
TURNER Studio
Image Credit
© Brett Boardman
Project Description
85 Macquarie Street makes a significant contribution to Parramatta's rapid uplift as Sydney's secondary CBD. It serves as an important visual transition in the contrast between Parramatta's heritage buildings and its future commercial presence.
The boutique development is prominently located in Parramatta's vibrant civic heart and directly overlooks Centenary Square.
The dynamic facade takes cues from the datums of the adjacent heritage buildings, including the existing church, town hall and Murray's Building, as well as Indigenous concepts adopted as part of the landscape, public domain artworks and wayfinding.
The use of terracotta and sandstone cladding contributes to the heritage interpretations as well as the building's sustainability approach.
The building form responds to the solar plane with a series of terraced balconies to the top-level office floors. This biophilic outdoor spaces also contribute to the focus of 'employee wellness' and enabling access to natural light and air.
