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Five Martin Place is a masterful example of
strategic, design-led planning, which initially
resulted in an intelligent, site specific building
envelope resolving urban, heritage and
commercial aspects that had hitherto
proven insoluble.
The built project not only executes the intent
of the strategic planning piece as a powerful
and deliberate architectural work, it also
breathes new life into Martin Place, Pitt Street
and perhaps most surprisingly, the previously
uninhabited service laneway network. The
project also provides controlled public access
through the building at street level, revealing a
number of significant art works.
Anticipating the City of Sydney’s ongoing
laneway renewal and lending clues and cues
for neighbouring sites, the project treats every
interface with the public realm as a precious
moment to civilise the city.
Photo: Brett Boardman
URBAN DESIGN
LLOYD REES AWARD
5 Martin Place
JPW & TKD architects in
collaboration
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