SYDNEY SKYSCRAPERS: The conception of Aurora Place (1996)

My favourite skyscraper in Sydney is Aurora Place. The tower in Phillip Street rises 41 storeys to a height of 219 metres (spire). I regard it as the skyscraper that most reflects Sydney - its architect Renzo Piano wanted the tower to "talk" to the Sydney Opera House.

The Sydney Morning Herald in 1996 published a feature behind his idea.

Source: Susskind, A. 1996. "A talking tower is Renzo's gift to Sydney". The Sydney Morning Herald, November 9: 1 & 3. 

Ever noticed how the fin atop the tower reflects the Opera House sails?

Photo taken by the Author (2011)

Two decades later, Renzo Piano is again making his mark in Sydney as three major highrise apartment towers at Barangaroo South rise. The penthouse atop One Sydney Harbour has sold for $140 million, making it the most expensive property in Australia.Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection
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Piano has stuck to a more functional design for his Barangaroo towers as the emphasis architecturally must be on the Crown Resort located right next to his towers.