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$ 49
General
A$ 59
Concession
A$ 49
Tour details.
Historically the centre of Sydney’s rag trade and home to one of the countries largest breweries, the transformation of Chippendale over the last decade has been nothing short of spectacular. This has architectural and urban dimensions of course, but there have been concurrent cultural shifts in the world of art, design, landscape and gastronomy as well.
How did this come about and what are the forces driving this change? Who are the key protagonists and what are the new ideas shaping this inspiring area?
Join us on this gritty architectural tour of Chippendale. Our route will be structured around a number of architectural, art and urban interventions including projects by Pritzker-prize winning architects Norman Foster and Jean Nouvel. You will also discover transformative work by local heroes Durbach Block Jaggers, William Smart, John Wardle Architects, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Oculus and Aspect Studios. We will also sniff out one of Australia’s finest social housing schemes, independent art galleries, converted warehouses, inspired laneway developments, street art and discuss audacious plans to transform Central Station as we explore the suburbs underbelly.
Meeting Location.
Brickfields Bakery Café: Corner of Balfour and Cleveland Streets, Chippendale.
The tour will finish on Kensington St, Chippendale.
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.
Almost but not quite?
Does this tour almost meet your needs, but you would like to customise a few options?
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