Koichi Takada designs new Sydney CBD development by Crown Group
The first images of a new Sydney development by Crown Group have been unveiled, with designs by Koichi Takada Architects.
The residential development will feature a 24-level modern glass-and-steel tower with a curved steel roof structure.
It will also include heritage inspired archways on lower levels and a through-site pedestrian walkway between Clarence and Kent Streets.
Koichi Takada Architects were selected as the winners of the design competition for the building located at 161-165 Clarence Street.
Crown Group chief executive Iwan Suito says Koichi Takada Architect’s design would utilise the entire site to its full potential.
“Koichi Takada Architects have competed against a field of world-class architecture firms to win this competition,” says Sunito.
“Koichi Takada Architect’s striking design is an exceptional use of space, bravely combining functionality with architectural flair and creativity to a standard befitting this first-class location in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
“This building will be unlike any other in Sydney,” says Sunito.
The development will have a rear façade on Kent Street and will be accessible to pedestrians via Clarence, Kent and King Streets.
It will include 200 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with retail, commercial and a restaurant precinct on the ground floor.
“Inspired by the characteristic arches and masonry of Sydney’s significant heritage, a duality is introduced to the façade, represented by the varied aesthetics of the podium and modern and elegant tower,” says Koichi Takada, founder of Koichi Takada Architects.
“The through-site link adds public benefit and is designed to enrich and regenerate public amenity in this area of the CBD.
“The sculptural tower element floats above the podium, shaping the skyline with a gentle and organic form,” says Takada.
Crown Group purchased the 936-square-metre site last year for $29,977,292 million.
Construction is expected to commence in mid-2014.