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columns, beams and slabs and 95% of its internal walls, were retained as part of the redevelopment. During initial stages of construction, the northern half of the original structure was dismantled, while the rest of the original exterior cladding was stripped off completely. Following this, a new northern section for the structure was gradually built, incorporating it with the existing core and the southern section of the building, which was also reclad in a corresponding new façade.
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was appointed lead contractor and with the work involving a rebuild and reclad of the building's entire exterior; increasing its height, incorporating additional floorspace, and modernising its overall physical form, design and façade. The AMP Centre's internal core, along with 66% of its existing
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in 1976, the structure underwent a redevelopment from 2018 to 2021 which increased its height, introduced cantilevers, created additional office space, and modernised the tower's overall form and design. The AMP Centre re-opened as Quay Quarter Tower in early 2022, and stands at a height of 216
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The redevelopment resulted in a new height of 216 m (709 ft) with 54 floors, a completely new interior layout with twice the amount of total floorspace, and a new cantilevered exterior design. During construction, key-tenant
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The tower in its original form as the AMP Centre was completed in 1976, consisting of 45 floors. It was used for commercial office space and was made up of concrete, glass, and steel. Designed by
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In November 2022, architects 3XN and BVN won the International High-Rise Award for Quay Quarter Tower, while in December of that year the building won the World Building of the Year Award at the
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In 2013, Australian architectural practice BVN designed a new masterplan for the Quay Quarter Sydney precinct and a design envelope for a new tower. Together with
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was revealed and BVN was appointed Executive Architect to collaborate with 3XN and develop their design concept for construction.
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Approval for the project was finalised in November 2015 and construction began in early 2018.
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From low-raze to top praise: Sydney high-rise wins international architecture prize
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3XN's Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney Wins the International High-Rise Award 2022/23
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World's first upcycled skyscraper saves Australian tower from demolition
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had a radar on top of the building to track commercial shipping in
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AMP Names Builder for Quay Quarter, Secures $ 900m Boost from Rest
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AMP Capital receives Stage 2 DA approval for Quay Quarter Sydney
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AMP prepares grand exit from its Circular Quay home of 60 years
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in early 2021, before its completion in early 2022.
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AMP Centre

Bridge Street, Sydney
Coordinates
33°51′47″S 151°12′41″E / 33.86306°S 151.21146°E / -33.86306; 151.21146
Mirvac
Dexus
Rest
PTW Architects
AMP Capital
Mainline
3XN
AMP Capital
Multiplex
Official site
skyscraper
Bridge Street
Sydney
Peddle Thorp & Walker
Mainline
MLC Centre
Port Authority of New South Wales
Sydney Harbour
AMP Capital
City of Sydney
3XN
Multiplex
AMP
AMP Building
Alfred Street

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