Brookfield has, this week, won a Part 1 DA approval for what is set to become the tallest building on Sydney’s burgeoning skyline
July 20th, 2012
115 Bathurst Street, currently plays host to the 1970’s Sydney Water headquarters in a building that under this latest proposal would be razed to make way for a 240m high mixed-use tower.

115 Bathurst St from George St
As Sydney’s CBD evolves from a transitory, commercial populace, shifting toward a high density, high-rise living district – designers like Kann Finch are exploring the possibilities in extending their envelope as much as is viable, to meet market demand.

Integration wih Heritage Listed 339 Pitt St creating increased pedestrian flow
Included in this proposal is the integration and rejuvenation of the neighbouring, 1939 State Heritage listed Sydney Water headquarters with the new tower cantilevered overhead – a move aimed at capitalising on the sites slim, corner block location whilst enlarging the plate of the residential and commercial tenancy opportunities.
The current proposal will see approximately 70 residential floors with a unique floor plan affording all residences a direct northerly exposure.

115 Bathurst Street floor plate with all residences afforded a Northerly aspect

115 Bathurst Street in the context of the Sydney skyline
Kann Finch
INDESIGN is on instagram
Follow @indesignlive
A searchable and comprehensive guide for specifying leading products and their suppliers
Keep up to date with the latest and greatest from our industry BFF's!
In a tightly held heritage pocket of Woollahra, a reworked Neo-Georgian house reveals the power of restraint. Designed by Tobias Partners, this compact home demonstrates how a reduced material palette, thoughtful appliance selection and enduring craftsmanship can create a space designed for generations to come.
At the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence on Yorta Yorta Country in Victoria, ARM Architecture and Milliken use PrintWorks™ technology to translate First Nations narratives into a layered, community-led floorscape.
The Open House Melbourne juggernaut rolled into town and its surrounds last weekend. Annie Reid joined the 130,000 fans trawling through Melbourne and unearthed some inner city treasures.
The internet never sleeps! Here's the stuff you might have missed
In Kobe, Japan, TOTTEI GREEN HILL by Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates brings a new, versatile event space to a previously industrial marina.
FK’s Nicky Drobis takes us through a recent poll of 1,000 office workers across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane that suggests a preference for reuse – despite an ‘awareness gap’.
Ministry of Design crafts playful interiors for The Standard, Singapore, blending mid-century style with lush tropical luxury.
Clare Cousins discusses the design thinking behind the award-winning Fisher & Paykel Melbourne Experience Centre, exploring how thoughtful retail environments can create meaningful connections between brand, space and visitor.