Bennelong Apartments, Revenue house in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia.
The Bennelong Apartments comprise three interconnected buildings designed by Andrew Andersons and PTW Architects, completed in 1998 with residential units, retail spaces, cinema, and hotel facilities located on Sydney's eastern harbor front.
The site marks the location of the first European landing in Sydney on January 26, 1788, where early settlers erected a temporary canvas house and later developed wool stores and warehouses during the 19th century colonial period.
Named after Woollarawarre Bennelong, a prominent Eora man who served as an intermediary between Indigenous Australians and European settlers, the complex sits near significant Aboriginal cultural sites and the Sydney Opera House.
The complex offers secure access, underground parking, high-speed elevators, concierge services, and modern amenities including fitness facilities, with direct access to Circular Quay railway station and ferry terminals for easy transportation.
The northernmost building at No. 1 Macquarie Street is popularly known as 'the Toaster' due to its distinctive architectural appearance that resembles a kitchen appliance when viewed from certain angles.
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