Adding to the Sydney Skyline

Woods Bagot has won an international competition for the design of Sydney’s first luxury hotel in 20 years. We take a look at the design.

Woods Bagot’s winning scheme for the new 55-story tower will be built in the city’s central business district at 4-6 Bligh Street.

Standing at 205m, the building’s sculptural form will contribute to the city skyline and will be integrated among other commercial and hotel buildings, shops, restaurants and cafes.

Once completed, 4-6 Bligh Street will be the first hotel to achieve a WELL Building Standard, the leading global rating system exclusively focused on how buildings affect end users’ comfort.

At the top of the nine-level commercial office podium will be a clubhouse, childcare and co-working facilities. On top of this will sit the main hotel levels and at the very top, a rooftop building, bar and garden will provide panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

The lower ground level garden porte-cochere offers a discrete, calm transition space between inside and out, while at street level, a sweeping, shaded veranda leads to gardens, grand stairs, and retail.

hover on / click

All images courtesy of Woods Bagot

Woods Bagot’s winning scheme for the new 55-story tower will be built in the city’s central business district at 4-6 Bligh Street.

Standing at 205m, the building’s sculptural form will contribute to the city skyline and will be integrated among other commercial and hotel buildings, shops, restaurants and cafes. 

Once completed, 4-6 Bligh Street will be the first hotel to achieve a WELL Building Standard, the leading global rating system exclusively focused on how buildings affect end users’ comfort.

At the top of the nine-level commercial office podium will be a clubhouse, childcare and co-working facilities. On top of this will sit the main hotel levels and at the very top, a rooftop building, bar and garden will provide panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

The lower ground level garden porte-cochere offers a discrete, calm transition space between inside and out, while at street level, a sweeping, shaded veranda leads to gardens, grand stairs, and retail.

go to top

All images courtesy of Woods Bagot

Upcoming projects