just let u guys about an office refurb @ 151 macquarie st. you might be curious if you see the white model in city display!
the RBE house built 1972 will be given a complete overhaul with new facade and roof elements.
heres the bldg-its next to little Aurora place.

http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2003/02/181525.jpg


http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2003/02/181523.jpg

Nice. It will blend in well with Aurora Place next door.

I really don't see the difference between the two pictures other than what a bottle of Windex and an old rag wouldn't fix?

Ummmm, Culwulla has only shown photos of what it looks like now! Pre-refurb!

;)

I saw the model yesterday. It was quite good. What a shame you weren't there at the time Culwulla.

Here's a rendering of the renovated tower

http://www.propertylook.com.au/listings/CJ/CJ_25/300/CJ_25_25186_14957.jpg

The refurb is well underway on this one.
by Scott Carver.
Lambardi Pty Ltd
$ 11 million
5000 sqm
4000 m2 commercial space
400 m2 retail/refreshment room space
Outdoor roof terraces
New Ground Floor Foyer and Lift Lobby
Upgraded amenities areas
All new glass, metal and stone facades

http://www.scottcarver.com.au/projects/projectImages/150_2nd.jpg

http://www.scottcarver.com.au/projects/projectImages/150_hero.jpg

Scott Carver were commissioned following a limited ‘Expression of Interest’ process, impressing the Client with their perceptive analysis of the potential the building had for successful refurbishment. The site has a front row location opposite Sydney’s magnificent Botanic Gardens with uninterrupted views of the harbour and out to the heads.

The existing 12 storey building was built in the late 60s and had reached the end of its current useful life. Scott Carver’s and the client’s united vision will see the building transformed into a 21st Century boutique office building taking full advantage of its’ assets.

The new Macquarie Street façade is a contemporary composition of transparent, glazed curtain wall vision and spandrel panels with infill windows between metal and stone cladding. A complete internal refurbishment of finishes, services and amenities has further revitalised this building and given it a new life.

Construction is due to commence in February 2004 and due for completion in late September 2004

I've noticed when in Macquarie St that the tower has been draped in scaffholdingas part of the renovations. It's been so for sometime now.

I went by the site last Friday when in town. At the moment, it is just a shell with no sign of cladding.

I took this of work last Friday

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid125/pd698e062c0b2b38eda8b327fcf7dd21d/f8072e4c.jpg

I went past the site this afternoon and the Macquarie Street side is still a shell at present with no sign of any cladding as yet. However it's rear which backs onto Aurora Place is being cladded. It's being cladded in astyle reminiscient of buildings from the 50's & 60's eg MLC Building, North Sydney. It's being cladded blue.

almost famous

nice

this tower is completed.