24 York Street (George Place)
A decorative neo-Romanesque building that has long been part of the vibrant CBD community
10am–4pm
About the building
Evoking the character of a Victorian-era street, the heritage-listed building at 24 York Street is a former warehouse designed in the neo-Romanesque style. Built in 1878, its richly decorated facade is part of an early high-rise streetscape between King and Barrack streets – the so-called York Street Wall – which retains many fine buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The warehouse, along with the original building at 359–363 George Street, was the long-time emporium of furniture manufacturer and retailer Beard Watson & Co. The store closed in the 1970s, and the building was renovated and repurposed over the years and is now a boutique office building.
In 2018, Fender Katsalidis transformed the ground plane connecting 24 York Street and the two existing office towers at 363 and 345 George Street into George Place, owned by property funds manager ISPT. The ‘super lobby’ has a series of communal spaces, pedestrian walkways, cafes and high-end retail, and is highly crafted and richly detailed with textured stone walls, timber coffered ceilings, layered lighting and integrated artwork.
Sydney Open visitors can explore the lobby of George Place and visit level 6 of 24 York Street, a vacant floor designed by Hunter Mason.
Built
1878
Architect
Unknown
Alterations
FK (Fender Katsalidis), 2018
Acknowledgements
ISPT, Informa, POMT
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24 York Street (George Place)
24 York Street, Sydney
Entry details
George Place lobby and level 6 of 24 York Street
10am–4pm
3.30pm
Need to know
Accessible featuresThere is an accessible lift via the entry at 345 George Street. Accessible toilet available
Toilets availableBaby changing facilities
Photography allowed
