1 Macquarie Place

1 Macquarie Place is an office tower in Sydney's central business district standing 164 meters tall with a distinctive blue glass exterior and 46 floors. The building extends below street level with 3 basement levels and serves as a major workplace for numerous organizations.

The project emerged from planning work in the early 1970s but construction did not start until 1985. The completed structure opened in late 1989 and became a defining element of Sydney's downtown skyline.

The building hosts educational institutions and diplomatic offices that shape its daily activity and social role in the city. Multiple floors dedicated to a university business school bring academic energy to the commercial space.

The tower is located in the heart of Sydney's business district with good access via public transport. The building functions primarily as offices so weekday visits offer more activity and openness than weekend trips.

The British Consulate-General occupies a floor within the tower, making it an unexpected diplomatic hub in a commercial building. This presence connects a standard office complex to international relations and adds political weight to an otherwise typical workplace.

Location: Sydney

Inception: 1989

Official opening: December 1989

Floors above the ground: 46

Height: 164 m

Website: http://gatewaytower.com.au

GPS coordinates: -33.86210,151.21000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:02