The Sydney Opera House turns 50
Jan Utzon’s iconic creation turns 50 this month, so we’ve dived into the City of Sydney archives to look at the history of Sydney’s most recognised building.
Architecture
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Top honours for the Drying Green and street tree master plan at the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards
Two City of Sydney projects received Awards of Excellence by an expert panel of judges.
New Green Square school will mean space for all
We’re sharing the winning design for a state-of-the-art primary school and community hub in our inner-city.
New aquatic centre laps up design award
Aesthetics, access and renewable design make Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre a winner.
Preserving Sydney Town Hall for future generations
The final stage of a conservation project will see Sydney Town Hall completely restored for all to explore and enjoy.
6 online jigsaw puzzles using City of Sydney archive photos
Take a moment to relax and explore the city from a different perspective.
Hidden treasures in free archives website
The City’s online records portal includes over 1 million items, with almost half available to download.
How we’re dealing with Sydney’s cladding issue
A dedicated team is inspecting more than 300 buildings with potentially flammable material across our area.
Acclaimed architect and Aboriginal artist team up for new George Street icon
Sir David Adjaye and Daniel Boyd will design a new public square, plaza building and public artwork near Circular Quay in Sydney.
5 buildings brought back to life through award-winning architecture
We take you on a tour of some of Sydney’s most surprising restorations – and they’re all open for you to explore.
In pictures: Sydney’s newest library opens in Darling Square
Playful architecture, innovative design, a makerspace, dinosaurs and of course books, there’s plenty to explore at Darling Square Library.
8 reasons to love Darling Square Library
An exciting hub for learning, innovation and creativity in a beautifully designed building.
Preserving one of Chinatown’s rarest buildings
An early 20th century building that embodies the history of Sydney’s Chinatown has been recommended for heritage listing.
Back to the future: Modern movement legacy to be preserved
Buildings with heritage value worth retaining for the benefit of current and future generations.
New library at Darling Square set to take flight
An inspiring design for a modern library to support ideas and creativity.
In pictures: Green Square’s new library and plaza
A striking glass prism, a sunken garden, a plane indoors: there’s heaps to see at Green Square Library and Plaza. Take a sneak peek below.
Meet 6 creatives shaping Green Square through architecture and public art
Progressive library design and public artworks with community at their core.
Celebrating the Queen Victoria Building
One of Sydney’s best loved historic landmarks has been drawing shoppers, workers and visitors for 125 years.
5 modernist masterpieces in Sydney
Take a walk through the marvels of Sydney’s post-war architecture – our very own Mad Men era
