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SYDNEY - Architecture & Places - Closed thread This thread is an invitation to enjoy beautiful Sydney, a fascinating city that causes admiration and jealousy in many ways. Sydney residents are truly blessed with an outdoor lifestyle thanks to the city's striking natural environment represented...

Seasons Greeting to my fellow skyscraper lovers! After the popularity of the Parramatta development map, we at Build Sydney have decided to build one for the Sydney CBD. Link to the map: Sydney CBD Development Map We have spent the best part of a day putting this together, if I have made any...

I recently purchased a 1939* Gregory's Sydney Street Directory and thought that instead of just enjoying it myself, that I would upload the whole directory online in high-resolution (600 DPI) so others can use it as a reference also. It can be found at the link here. I had also previously...

Wreszcie znalazłem trochę czasu żeby założyć wątek o tegorocznej wyprawie do Australii - trochę już od mojego powrotu minęło, ale trzeba było pozałatwiać różne sprawy, nie miałem głowy do ogarnięcia ogromu zdjęć jaki zwiozłem z wycieczki ;) Zobaczymy jak pójdzie z wątkiem, możliwe są dłuższe...

Haberfield is around 8 km west of Sydney in the inner west region. Originally designed as a garden suburb in the early 20th century, it still remains a popular place to live due to its proximity to the city and nearby inner city destinations such as Leichhardt, Summer Hill and Ashfield. The...

Sydney's 235m invisible ceiling is in the process of being smashed. First Crown, now 505 George Street. Thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1727496&page=6 A Planning Proposal has been lodged with the City of Sydney for a new 263m tower with scope for 64,850 sq m of...

New mixed use tower proposed for corner of Bathurst Street and Castlereagh Street in the Sydney CBD.

Proposed Parklands Project for Sydney: Link here: http://sportsbusinessinsider.com.au/news/the-worlds-most-functional-stadium-for-western-sydney/ Pictures:

heyho. had a fantastic trip at the australian eastcoast an like to share the photos with you. Have fun or not :) Arriving at Melbourne, had to go through the seperate exit with the drugdog. That was cool, because my bag dropped as one of the last on the carusell. Saved me a lot of time at the...

85 Castlereagh St Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 151m/503feet FLOORS: 32fl COMPLETION: 2011 ARCHITECT: ? http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/sydney/85-castlereagh-street/

Lumiere Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 151m/503feet FLOORS: 47fl COMPLETION: 2007 ARCHITECT: ? http://www.apartmentreviews.com.au/buildings/00060.htm

I know it's such a big what if but I always find myself thinking it. Do you think it would've ended up a success and Trams become a tourist attraction the way they are in Melbourne or even more so? With lines like Bondi, Bronte,Watsons Bay & Balmoral etc supporting great views it's hard not to...

With the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre due to close at the end of November. I'd thought to capture a series of exterior and interior photos while the venue was still active. Also captured is the due to be replaced IMAX Theatre as well as the Entertainment Centre. To see what this area...

Angel Place Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 152m/510feet FLOORS: 35 floors COMPLETION: 2000 ARCHITECT: peddle thorp and walker http://www.aviewoncities.com/buildings/sydney/angelplace.htm

Cockatoo Island is located on Western side of Sydney Harbour, just North of Balmain. It was used as a shipyard from mid 19th century to the beginning of 20th century. It is a UNESCO registered World Heritage Listed site. I'll post more photos, including colour later on. Crane Pulley by...

I made the annual pilgrimage to Sydney Olympic Park for the 190th annual Royal Easter Show on the weekend. 2013 also marks 15 years since the first Easter Show was held at its present location. Unlike last year, it was hot and steamy with temperatures nudging 30 degrees when I arrived mid/late...

Hordern Tower Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 156m/563 feet FLOORS: 48fl COMPLETION: ? ARCHITECT: ?

In 2013, Darling Harbour is marking 25 years since it was opened to the public as Sydney’s premier destination. I have been collecting information as much as I can on the history and development. As the year progresses, I hope to add and share as many items, pictures and facts as possible...

The Peak Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 166m/553 feet 153m without spire FLOORS: 46floors COMPLETION: 1996 ARCHITECT:: ? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Peak_Sydney.jpg