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Artisan bricklayers individually placed more than 300,000 bricks on the façade to create the timeless yet modern look./photo by Tom Ferguson
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Arc
PrizeWinner in Architectural Design / Mixed Use Architecture
Firm LocationSydney, Australia
Project locationSydney, Australia
CompanyKoichi Takada Architects
Lead ArchitectKoichi Takada
ClientCrown Group
Project Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRpDAaiqNI
Winner of the City of Sydney Design Excellence Competition in 2013, Arc represents an architectural statement that combines craftsmanship and texture to create a contemporary tower that respects the historical context of its surrounding urban fabric. A pair of 26 storey towers with a distinctively arched roofscape becomes the latest mixed-use building to join Sydney’s celebrated skyline. The 300,000 handcrafted bricks blend seamlessly within the adjacent heritage buildings. Materials and details of Arc have a level of intricacy and authenticity that enrich the delicate historic context.