ÅVONTUURA is excited to introduce the most visual architecture guide to Sydney ever published – more than 60 stunning buildings, designed by some of the world’s greatest architects, presented on a beautifully illustrated map to accompany you on your next trip to “The Emerald City”.
Australia’s vibrant harbor city blends modern charm with a plethora of compelling and contemporary works of architecture. Notable historic buildings include the Strand Arcade, a Victorian-era shopping arcade with ornate ironwork and stained glass; Sydney Town Hall, a grand sandstone structure from the 1880’s known for its elaborate clock tower and French Second Empire style; and the Queen Victoria Building, a Romanesque Revival masterpiece adorned with domes and intricate interior detailing, now a bustling shopping center.
Sydney’s modern architectural history is epitomized by the iconic Sydney Opera House (cover below), designed by Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973. Its distinctive sail-like shells have made it a global symbol of architectural excellence in Sydney.
not to be outdone, another significant modernist structure is Sirius House, built in the late 1970s as a brutalist public housing complex, now a heritage-listed building admired for its bold, concrete form and social housing legacy.
Contemporary architecture in Sydney includes leading designs such as the Exchange by Kengo Kuma & Associates, with its lively, swirling wooden facade. The Sydney Modern Museum by SANAA; an expansion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales who’s light and airy design seamlessly integrates with the surrounding landscape. Frank Gehry’s Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, a deconstructivist marvel at the University of Technology Sydney, stands out with its curvaceous brickwork.
Local gems like Phoenix Central Park, a collaboration between Australian architects Durbach Block Jaggers and John Wardle, combine art and performance spaces in an award-winning structure, while the Reservoir Gardens Canopy by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer revitalizes a historic reservoir with a striking contemporary roof design. These projects highlight Sydney’s dynamic and innovative architectural scene.
This thoroughly researched architecture guide is a must-have for architecture enthusiasts of all ages. It makes travel planning effortless and boasts an up-to-date curated list of buildings not found anywhere else; the perfect pocket-companion for your next trip abroad.
