The prominent site on the corner of South Dowling and Fitzroy Streets presents an extraordinary opportunity to create a striking landmark building. Our proposal establishes this location as the eastern gateway to Surry Hills by providing a remarkable architectural intervention. The twisting form of the contemporary addition to the adjoining restored terrace house, achieved by slanting green zinc fins that are attached to the curtain wall of double curved glass. The zinc fins control the amount of sun entering this commercial office space and screen the office spaces.
The design respects the scale, proportions and rhythm of the surrounding built forms and heritage conservation area. The original terrace has been restored and stands in contrast to the unapologetically contemporary addition.
Expand ContentThe rear of the addition is stepped to follow the sloping site and to marry with the smaller scale terraces in the adjoining conservation area. The steps form terraces to provide outdoor spaces for building’s occupants.
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