11. Carthona, Darling Point
It was built by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1841. The Tudor Gothic style mansion has gable slate roofs and balconies with a tall tudor chimney. The ground floor windows are of Gothic style while the first-floor windows are shuttered and flat arched.
12. 80 Hz Pavilion
This interactive sound pavilion is designed by architect Thomas Wing Evans in association with Dx Lab for the State Library of New South wales. A central column within the structure displays the paintings and their soundscapes. The wings are kept at such an angle that it allows daylight to enter the space.
13. Museum of Contemporary Art
Eventually designed by architect Sam Marshal, this project was first designed Pritzker winners SANAA architects but due to its minimal white design approach the design got rejected. The structure is the addition to the former part of the museum. As the museum was for contemporary arts, the architect didn’t want it to match with the language of the existing structure.
14. Dr Chau Chak Wing Building
Designed by the master architect Frank Gehry, it is described as a “squash brown paper bag” with its facade made of 3,20,000 custom designed bricks. The 13 storey building was designed by the concept of tree house which includes facilities like research rooms and office accommodations for approximately 1400 people.
15. UTS Central University
Located opposite Central Park in Broadway, this building has a striking design with a 10-level twisted tower attached on top of a 5- level podium comprised of 36,000 glass pieces made up of 48 types of glasses. The double helix staircase made of Australian steel and curved glass connects the level 4 to 7. It is designed by Multi-disciplinary design firm Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp.
