1977: Northpoint Tower, North Sydney

Northpoint Tower in 2003. The photo was taken by the Author.

The tallest building in North Sydney is the Northpoint Tower, located at 100 Miller Street. It was completed in 1977. A 34 level office tower rises over a retail podium to a height of 131 metres.

An early scheme for the Northpoint Tower.
Source: Anon. 1970. "Untitled" (Artists Impression). The Sydney Morning Herald, October 24: 12. 

Initial plans to build on the site date back to 1970, when a rectangular tower was proposed in line with Miller Street only. The final design would see the building bent in half to make it align with either the Pacific Highway (western half) or Miller Street (eastern half).

A public square at ground level along with a retail complex would complete the development.

Northpoint is still the tallest tower in North Sydney four decades after completion. However new towers under construction will see it lose its mantle. The photo was taken by the Author (2017). 

Renovations occurred in 1997 and a major redevelopment of the site commenced in 2016. Apart from a new retail centre, there will also be the addition of the Vibe Hotel; to be built at the rear of the office tower.

Redevelopment works also include recladding the exterior of the tower and refurbishing office space.

Recent photos of work are shown below. All photographs were taken by the Author.




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