Gold Fields House, Commercial building in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
Description
Gold Fields House is a 27-story office building at the corner of Alfred Street and Pitt Street in central Sydney. The structure features a steel frame with cellular steel floors covered in concrete, and glass mosaic tiles decorate its external columns.
History
The building was completed in 1966 by architects Peddle, Thorp and Walker, marking an important phase of Sydney's modern development. Its construction took two years and symbolized the city's economic growth during the post-war period.
Culture
Artist Unk White made a series of drawings by visiting the construction site regularly, capturing how the building took shape step by step. These sketches serve as a visual diary of the construction process and show an artist's view of urban change.
Practical
The building sits in a central location with good access to public transportation and nearby business centers in Circular Quay. The area is easy to walk around and offers straightforward access to Sydney's main business district.
Did you know?
The building used an innovative construction system with cellular steel floors that was new to Australian building methods at the time. This structural approach allowed for faster and more efficient completion of the project.
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