Sydney CBD's wonderful old buildings - Page 7

Muse · September 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CULWULLA

one of the great 30's bldgs of sydney.
the 61m/200ft CML bldg nearing completion in 1936.
one of australia's tallest at the time.

Current website with interior pics (including a couple of modern fitouts) & vid @ http://www.citymutualbuilding.com.au

CULWULLA · October 10th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Edwardian V art deco
image hosted on flickr

comingsoon · October 10th, 2007, 09:27 PM

Nice pic.

CULWULLA · October 12th, 2007, 03:59 AM

ta
love this pub
image hosted on flickr

CULWULLA · October 17th, 2007, 03:24 AM

classic pic. the then tallest flats in Australia. the Astor

CULWULLA · October 17th, 2007, 07:09 AM

one of Australias tallest in 1914
387 george
image hosted on flickr

Fabian · October 18th, 2007, 12:10 AM

Hotel Westend

Cariad · October 18th, 2007, 03:28 AM

I love the westend, in such a terrible state though, needs restoring as well as the neon

CULWULLA · October 18th, 2007, 06:18 AM

yes needs a good overhaul. such a fab design.

heres some i posted previously

MPJK · October 18th, 2007, 11:32 AM

I love this thread but I have to say that I'm not a fan of art-deco at all. Regardless, Sydney (and many Australian cities) have a lot of old and beautiful buildings scattered around everywhere and we're lucky to have them!

MILIUX · October 18th, 2007, 11:37 AM

Culwulla, do you know the old Governor Office? It's a sandstone clad building, surrounded by Bridge St, Philip St and MacQuarie St.

Do you know much about the history?

CULWULLA · October 29th, 2007, 06:09 AM

^the former Chief Secratary Department? what did you want to know?

foyer of the Chicago style The BLOCK.(Dymocks)
love the clock

image hosted on flickr

CULWULLA · October 31st, 2007, 06:40 AM

very dick tracy

Skymino · October 31st, 2007, 10:42 AM

Awesome pict. What a pity this loss.

zulu69 · October 31st, 2007, 11:03 AM

Actually a lot of those buildings are still there either as podiums or buildings. They are just lost in the jungle of scrapers.

Skymino · October 31st, 2007, 11:09 AM

I know, but if i'm not wrong the 2 art deco"sentinels" on Macquarie st are lost. I like them.

CULWULLA · November 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM

As far as modern skyscrapers go, AMP Building is getting on. Its now 45 years old.Its Australia's oldest-tall/large skyscraper. i think it still looks fabulous! love the curved bronze facade.
image hosted on flickr

lovecharlie · November 13th, 2007, 12:38 PM

The AMP Building is my favourite from the 60's which wasn't really a great decade for architecture. Its looking very retro now, I think the choice of colour is great considering how much of the facade is panelled and not windows it has a big impact on the overall design. Still can't compete with the older buildings of the city though.

CULWULLA · November 17th, 2007, 10:04 AM

anyone care to guess the year? Australia has a new tallest!!
soaring 128m/.32st high!
also for bonus point, what is bldg right of SOB UC?

image hosted on flickr

Brizer · November 17th, 2007, 02:16 PM

State Office Building - subtle clue! Demolished for Aurora Place. 1964... or a couple of years later? Damn.
Bonus Q: CAGA Centre, demolished for Gov Phillip Tower.
(after much brain grinding and mind changing!!)

Both gone: such is the price of fame.

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October 18th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#131
MILIUX skyscraper connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,520 Likes (Received): 25	Culwulla, do you know the old Governor Office? It's a sandstone clad building, surrounded by Bridge St, Philip St and MacQuarie St. Do you know much about the history? __________________ My Flickr V2

October 29th, 2007, 06:09 AM	#132
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October 31st, 2007, 10:42 AM	#134
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October 31st, 2007, 11:03 AM	#135
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October 31st, 2007, 11:09 AM	#136
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November 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#137
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	As far as modern skyscrapers go, AMP Building is getting on. Its now 45 years old.Its Australia's oldest-tall/large skyscraper. i think it still looks fabulous! love the curved bronze facade. image hosted on flickr __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

November 13th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#138
lovecharlie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	The AMP Building is my favourite from the 60's which wasn't really a great decade for architecture. Its looking very retro now, I think the choice of colour is great considering how much of the facade is panelled and not windows it has a big impact on the overall design. Still can't compete with the older buildings of the city though. __________________ Beauty is in the detail.... My Photos On Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/22743973@N08/ Last edited by lovecharlie; November 13th, 2007 at 12:57 PM.

November 17th, 2007, 10:04 AM	#139
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	anyone care to guess the year? Australia has a new tallest!! soaring 128m/.32st high! also for bonus point, what is bldg right of SOB UC? image hosted on flickr __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015.. Last edited by CULWULLA; November 17th, 2007 at 10:10 AM.

November 17th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#140
Brizer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 7,881 Likes (Received): 133	State Office Building - subtle clue! Demolished for Aurora Place. 1964... or a couple of years later? Damn. Bonus Q: CAGA Centre, demolished for Gov Phillip Tower. (after much brain grinding and mind changing!!) Both gone: such is the price of fame. Last edited by Brizer; November 17th, 2007 at 11:38 PM. Reason: Overnight doubt

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