CTBUH Sydney invites you to come and share in the next episode of our Design Excellence series as we discuss the competition design thinking for 55 Pitt Street. Join us for cheese and wine as we hear this influential line up of shortlisted firms at 200 George Street, generously hosted by Mirvac.
Please join us on the 2022 Sydney edition of the annual walk starting this year at Quay Quarter Tower meeting on the corner of Customs House Lane and Young Street. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for changeable weather. The tour kicks off at 2pm sharp.
Join CTBUH NSW for a cocktail event with keynote speakers Monica Barone, CEO, City of Sydney, and Abbie Galvin, Government Architect NSW, followed by a panel discussion with Deo Prasad, Scientia Professor at UNSW and Neil Arckless, Group Executive - Development with Lendlease.
In keeping with this year’s theme of Towers and Transit, this virtual tour will bring to light new transport infrastructure projects in Central Sydney.
Important note: this tour will be conducted virtually. You can follow along with the progress of the tour using the Twitter hastag #CTBUHwalks.
Join the CTBUH Australia Chapter's Sydney Committee for the next episode of its Design Excellence series, featuring the competition design thinking for 10 Valentine Avenue.
CTBUH Australia’s Sydney Committee held the year’s final installment of its Design Excellence Series, profiling the new development proposals for 32 Smith Street.
Join the CTBUH Australia Chapter's Sydney Committee for the next installment of its Design Excellence series, as they discuss the competition design thinking for 32 Smith Street.
Join the CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the sixth annual Global Walking Tour, following the theme 50 Forward | 50 Back. Join a walk in your city!
CTBUH Australia and the UNSW Built Environment present a lecture featuring Prof. Robert Freestone, who will speak on ‘Design excellence and the competition dividend in central Sydney.'
Join the CTBUH Australia Chapter for their first event of the year, looking at the Design Excellence competition entries for Circular Quay Tower.
CTBUH Sydney Design Excellence: 210 George Street
21 November 2018
For the final 2018 Design Excellence Series event, the NSW CTBUH Committee hosted the largest event of the year at the design competition for 210 George Street in Sydney.
CTBUH Sydney Design Excellence Series: 210 George Street
21 November 2018
Join CTBUH Sydney for a discussion on the competition design thinking for 210 George Street. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and hear from the line-up of shortlisted firms.
CTBUH Sydney Design Excellence: Opal Tower
19 September 2018
Join the CTBUH Sydney Committee for the next installment in their Design Excellence Series, a discussion of the competition design thinking for Opal Tower.
Join the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the 2018 Global Walking Tour. This year, tours will explore the role of the Tall Building in waterfronts and other natural settings.
2018 Global Walking Tour: Walking on Water
20 July–07 October 2018
Join the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee for the 2018 Global Walking Tour. This year, tours will explore the role of the Tall Building in waterfronts and other natural settings.
CTBUH Sydney Design Excellence: 280 George Street
20 June 2018
The CTBUH Sydney Committee hosted the second installment of the 2018 Design Excellence Series, a discussion of the competition design thinking for 280 George Street.
Design Excellence Series: 280 George Street
20 June 2018
Join the CTBUH Sydney Committee for the next installment in their Design Excellence Series, a discussion of the competition design thinking for 280 George Street.
Design Excellence Series: One Sydney Park
28 March 2018
The CTBUH Australia Chapter’s Sydney Committee relaunched its Design Excellence series with an event examining the competition entries for One Sydney Park.
Design Excellence Series: One Sydney Park
28 March 2018
Join CTBUH Sydney for the launch of the 2018 Design Excellence Series, featuring presentations on luxury residential development One Sydney Park.
6th Annual CTBUH International Student Design Competition
31 October 2017
The winner and final rankings for the CTBUH International Student Design Competition, kindly sponsored by Woods Bagot, were determined at the 2017 CTBUH Conference in Australia.
On the second day of the 2017 Australia Conference, all conference delegates gathered in Sydney to see Steve Watts sworn in as the next chairman of CTBUH.
With its 230-year history in urban development, Sydney is at the nexus of much of the current debate about cities, such as density vs. suburbanization and infrastructure vs. urban life.
The Board of Trustees convened for the second time in 2017, just prior to the Australia Conference. This meeting marked a few significant changes to the Board.
From October 29 to November 3, over 1,000 delegates convened in Australia to discuss the most important themes in the tall building industry.
CTBUH Seismic Working Group Workshop Talks Industry Developments
29 October 2017
During the CTBUH 2017 Conference, the CTBUH Seismic Working Group Workshop welcomed a handful of industry experts to discuss the latest advances in performance-based seismic design.
CTBUH Leaders Connect at 2017 Conference
29 October 2017
The Annual Leaders Meeting was held the day before the start of the CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference, bringing together the Council’s leaders.
Passivhaus for High-Rise Workshop Meets at 2017 CTBUH Conference
29 October 2017
The CTBUH Passivhaus for High-Rise Workshop, supported by the Australian Passive House Association, convened at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
CTBUH-IIT Design Research Studio Student 2017 Conference Tour
28 October–03 November 2017
Students from the 2017–2018 CTBUH-IIT design research studio attended the 2017 CTBUH International Conference and toured Sydney.
Skyscraper Summit Warms Sydney Up for CTBUH 2017
18 August 2017
A joint venture between the Urban Taskforce and CTBUH delivered a successful “warm-up” event in advance of the CTBUH 2017 Conference in Australia on August 18, 2017.
Sydney Skyscraper Summit
18 August 2017
The Urban Taskforce, in partnership with CTBUH, has organized a half-day summit on the state of the art on skyscrapers across the world as a warm-up event for the 2017 CTBUH Conference.
Sydney Winter 2017 Seminar: Design of Tall Buildings
27 July 2017
CTBUH Australia and the American Society of Civil Engineers will present their Winter 2017 Seminar in Sydney on the topic of designing tall buildings.
The Early Bird Registration Deadline for CTBUH 2017 is just a few days away: Friday, May 26. Register now before rates go up.
CTBUH Executive Director Presents at Chapter Events in Australia
07–09 March 2017
Executive Director Antony Wood delivered two well attended lectures in Sydney and Melbourne, organized by the respective local CTBUH committees.
“Australia and the Future of Vertical Urbanism” in Sydney
07 March 2017
CTBUH Australia welcomes CTBUH Executive Director Dr. Antony Wood for a presentation at UNSW Kensington, exploring the present and future of vertical urbanism in the country.
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
Design Excellence Series: 8 Parramatta Square
09 November 2016
CTBUH Sydney invites you to come and share in the next episode of the Design Excellence series to discuss the entries for 8 Parramatta Square with the short-listed architects.
CTBUH 'UH'PDATE October 2016
04 October 2016
The fourth issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE provides information on some of the early events and studies of the Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee.
Global Twilight Walking Tours
25 August 2016
The CTBUH UH/UD Committee organized its third annual Global Walking Tours in 13 cities around the world, examining public spaces in a twilight setting.
Ken Shuttleworth: A Journey of Design and Discovery
17 August 2016
CTBUH Sydney held a collaborative event with UNSW Built Environment, welcoming British architect Ken Shuttleworth, founder of Make, to Australia.
CTBUH Sydney to Host Ken Shuttleworth Lecture
17 August 2016
CTBUH Sydney City Committee and UNSW Built Environment host world-renowned architect Ken Shuttleworth on a lecture titled "A Journey of Design and Discovery."
60 Martin Place
09 March 2016
CTBUH New South Waleskicked off 2016 with it's first event to celebrate the design excellence of Investa Properties’ new tower at 60 Martin Place
60 Martin Place Design Excellence Competition
09 March 2016
The Design Excellence Competition for 60 Martin Place challenged international and local architects to design a tall building and public domain in a historic context in Sydney.
333 George St
18 November 2015
Join CTBUH Sydney to discuss the Design Excellence competitions focusing on the recent 333 George St competition.
Warm Weather Spaces Walking Tours 2015
17 September 2015
The CTBUH Urban Habitat / Urban Design Committee organized guided walking tours of 16 cities around the globe, focusing on urban habitats around tall buildings.
Warm Weather Spaces Walking Tour
17 September 2015
Following the successful 7 Cities Winter Walking Tours the Urban Habitat Committee is planning its next set of global tours in over twice as many cities.
CTBUH Australia held its first national symposium in Brisbane entitled “How are Cities Responding to Urbanism?” where both local and international speakers presented, including Board member Ahmed Abdelrazaq.
Ivan Harbour on Design Excellence
29 July 2015
CTBUH Sydney welcomed Ivan Harbour, of Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners, to share his thoughts and experiences with international design excellence competitions.
Tall Storeys
29 July 2015
Come and share a unique, global perspective on design competitions worldwide from Ivan Harbour, of Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners.
Design Excellence Series: 130 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
24 June 2015
The fourth Design Excellence event hosted by CTBUH NSW was held on June 24, featuring a discussion by the short-listed architects of the 130 Elizabeth Street competition
Design Excellence: 130 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
24 June 2015
CTBUH NSW invites you to the next episode of their Design Excellence series on Sydney’s tall buildings as they discuss the competition entries for 130 Elizabeth Street
CTBUH Sydney 2015 Opening Event - Design Excellence
29 April 2015
The CTBUH in New South Wales held its opening event for 2015, which was a continuation of the Design Excellence in Sydney, along with a special evening hosted by HASSELL.
Design Excellence: Wynyard Place, Sydney
29 April 2015
Join CTBUH Sydney for a lecture on the Wynyard Place design, a 27-story office tower connected to the Wynyard Train Station.
CTBUH ’UH’PDATE April 2015
28 April 2015
The third issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE 2015 goes over the Parramatta analysis plan, abstracts for CTBUH New York Conference and the committee member's involvement around the world.
CTBUH ’UH’PDATE April 2015
28 April 2015
The third issue of CTBUH 'UH'PDATE 2015 goes over the Parramatta analysis plan, abstracts for CTBUH New York Conference and the committee member's involvement around the world.
CTBUH Australia Hosts Urban Regeneration Seminar
12 March 2015
More than 100 people attended the presentation on One Central Park, the first of CTBUH Australia's Urban Regeneration Breakfast Seminars.
Design Excellence Seminar: One Central Park
12 March 2015
The first Breakfast Seminar of 2015 will be on the design excellence of One Central Park. This seminar will feature speakers from PTW, Robert Bird Group and ARUP.
Powerhouse Museum Celebrates Engineering Excellence
12 February–11 January 2016
World class innovation in the field of engineering will be on show in this annual exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum from February 12, 2015.
Design Excellence at Greenland Centre
23 July 2014
The Sydney Committee hosted its second successful event exploring Design Excellence with five leading architects presenting their schemes for the Greenland Centre.
Design Excellence at Greenland Centre
23 July 2014
Explore the concepts and thinking from the short-listed designers for what will be Sydney’s tallest residential tower, Greenland Centre, 115 Bathurst Street.
CTBUH in NSW Holds Launch Event
30 April 2014
The CTBUH in New South Wales, Australia, launched with an evening event at 8 Chifley Square - one of Sydney's newest iconic tall buildings.
Ivan Harbour to Present at Initial Meeting of Sydney Chapter
30 April 2014
The Sydney chapter launch features a presentation by Ivan Harbour of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners on the recently completed 8 Chifley Square.
1 Bligh Street Chosen as Featured Building
01 March 2013
While not the tallest building on Sydney’s skyline, 1 Bligh Street stands out for its many sustainability features, including a double-skin curtain wall.
ingenhoven architects presents on 1 Bligh Street
18 October 2012
Bruce McDonald, DEXUS Property Group, and Christoph Ingenhoven, ingenhoven architects, present on the 2012 Best Tall Building Asia & Australasia, 1 Bligh Street.
Green or Grey - The Aesthetics of Tall Building Sustainability
09–15 November 2008
Antony Wood, Executive Director of CTBUH, reports on his visit to Australia after a week of seminars and meetings.
Building Tours Accompanying Meetings with ACTBUH
09–15 November 2008
During his week in Australia Executive Director Antony Wood had a chance to visit many of the tall buildings, including Riverside Center, Aurora Place, and Governor Philip Tower.
1973 Sydney Conference: Planning and Design of Tall Buildings
13–17 August 1973
The 1973 Conference on Planning and Design of Tall Buildings was held in in Sydney, Australia for a 5 day event.
Christoph Ingenhoven Explains the Necessity for High-Rises
12 June 2013
Christoph Ingenhoven presents his point of view regarding the necessity of high-rises in cities. He discusses a wide range of built projects, including one of the first ecological high-rises, the RWE Tower in the center of Essen as well as 1 Bligh, situated in the historical part of the financial district in Sydney, an award-winning project which set new standards regarding social, cultural, urban-planning, and sustainability. The future for most human beings will take place in cities. The reasons for this are multifaceted: geographical, ecological, and economical. The densification of cities is one of the architect’s major tasks and challenges.
ingenhoven architects Presents on 1 Bligh Street
18 October 2012
Sydney’s central business district was transformed by 1 Bligh Street’s elliptical tower, which offers tenants several ground-breaking technological advances. The centerpiece is Australia’s tallest naturally ventilated skylit atrium, which soars the full height of the building. Other innovations include a double-skin, naturally-ventilated glass façade and a hybrid system using gas and solar energy to generate cooling, heating and electricity for the building.
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