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  • THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO SYDNEY

SAW 1 – The City, Sydney

The 'how' and 'why' of Sydney focusing on three contemporary masterpieces.

Quick Details

  • A thoroughly researched guided tour of Sydney with a local architect
  • A focus on contemporary architecture, public art and public spaces
  • Named as one of the world’s top ten architecture tours by The Guardian UK
  • Named as one of the world’s top five architecture tours by The Sydney Morning Herald

Duration: 2.5 hours

Early Bird

A$ 44

General

A$ 54

Concession

A$ 44

Tour Details.

The perfect introduction to Sydney, this tour reveals the patterns and forces that shape the city.

Through a process of decoding and untangling, we will explore contemporary Sydney whilst discussing the underlying political, economic, ecological and cultural forces that give the city form. The conversation will be structured around four contemporary master works; Renzo Piano’s Aurora Place, Christoph Ingenhoven’s 1 Bligh Street, Denton Corker Marshall’s Governor Phillip and Macquarie Towers and a collection of projects known as Quay Quarter by 3XN, Studio Bright and others.

Meeting Location.

Customs House (forecourt). 31 Alfred St, Sydney – 1 minute walk from Circular Quay Station.

What Else.

  • If you have a Gift Card, click “Apply gift card” in the booking window.
  • Please arrive 10min prior to departure.
  • Tours depart rain or shine so dress for the weather! A sun hut and sunscreen is always a good idea in Sydney.

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SAW is a member of Guiding Architects, the international network for high-quality architecture tours.