a future in doubt
The Sirius building is an apartment complex in The Rocks district of Sydney. It was built to rehouse public tenants who had been displaced after a controversial redevelopment of the the area during the 60’s and 70’s.
A decision to sell the building was made in 2015, thereby placing it under risk of demolition due to a lack of any heritage protection. It’s future remains in doubt.
I like this building. I like it a lot in fact, particularly the strong lines, crisp shadows and idealism it embodies. It’s one of only few prominent examples of Brutalist architecture in Sydney.
Shine on Sirius.
The Rocks, Sydney
June, 2019
a future in doubt
The Sirius building is an apartment complex in The Rocks district of Sydney. It was built to rehouse public tenants who had been displaced after a controversial redevelopment of the the area during the 60’s and 70’s.
A decision to sell the building was made in 2015, thereby placing it under risk of demolition due to a lack of any heritage protection. It’s future remains in doubt.
I like this building. I like it a lot in fact, particularly the strong lines, crisp shadows and idealism it embodies. It’s one of only few prominent examples of Brutalist architecture in Sydney.
Shine on Sirius.
The Rocks, Sydney
June, 2019