Grosvenor Place
An iconic building designed as a ‘camera to the view’
10am–5pm
About the building
Building information
Grosvenor Place is one of the most complex and celebrated works by architect Harry Seidler, who conceived it as a civic sculpture and a ‘camera to the view’. Its two crescent towers, split by an elliptical core, function as ‘convex lenses’ focused towards the Sydney Opera House to the east and Darling Harbour to the west.
Built in 1989, Grosvenor Place was heralded on completion for its column-free floor plates and innovative environmental design, including external sun louvres to maximise daylight and minimise air conditioning. Grosvenor Place won Seidler his fifth Sulman Award for Public Architecture from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.
In 2021, Melbourne studio DesignOffice transformed the upper and lower lobbies into the Grosvenor Business Lounge. It has a grand sense of scale, is flooded with natural light and features modern design touches. The refurbishment preserves Grosvenor Place’s history while providing a contemporary, collaborative space.
Visitors will also be able to tour level 12. The vacant and recently refurbished floor designed by Harry Seidler & Associates features several design treatments that can be applied to any vacant floor within Grosvenor Place.
1989
ArchitectHarry Seidler
Harry Seidler & Associates, 2009, 2016; DesignOffice, 2021
AwardsRoyal Australian Institute of Architects NSW Awards – Lustig & Moar Prize, 1989
Royal Australian Institute of Architects NSW Awards – Sulman Medal for Public Architecture, 1991
MBA Excellence in Construction Awards – Refurbishment, Renovation, Extension, 2009
Australian Institute of Architects NSW Awards – Interior Architecture Award, 2010
IES Illumination Awards – Lighting Design Award of Excellence, 2011
Green Globe Awards – Achievement Award, 2012
Acknowledgements
Grosvenor Place’s participation has been made possible by building owners Arcadia and 151 Property.
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Grosvenor Place
225 George Street, Sydney
Entry details
Entrance lobby, Grosvenor Business Lounge, outdoor piazza and level 12
10am–5pm
Members hour: MHNSW Members receive exclusive access from 9am–10am
4.30pm
Need to Know
There is lift access to all parts of the building
Baby changing facilities
Cafe: Georgie Boys
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