Lawson Place presented an opportunity to bring life to a couple of buildings in an otherwise lively part of Sydney’s CBD. The upgrade of two existing buildings by Smart Design Studio has created a desirable home for a variety of retail tenancies at ground level, a refurbished hotel and many executive suites over 5 levels.
Expand ContentThe site contains two buildings, dated from early and mid-20th century. They were dilapidated and did not comply with current building codes and standards. Furthermore, the interiors were dominated by many layers of previous fit outs that had accumulated over the past century; most of which was obsolete and needed to be cleared out. The external work, which included glass replacement façade and structural remediation, respected each building’s character with their own architectural expression. Brickwork was restored, while a similar style of steel windows replaced what was originally there. Double height glazing was introduced on the ground floor. In addition to the upgrade of the structure, the main purpose of the project was to amalgamate the two buildings into one larger floorplate.
The interiors employ contemporary, elegant proportions to rejuvenate circulation and private spaces alike. Office spaces have fresh, crisp palettes with exposed concrete ceilings, timber panelling and bespoke lightboxes that subtly differentiate each level of office space.
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