Originally completed in 1962 as Sydney’s first skyscraper, 33 Alfred Street has been thoughtfully renewed by JPW to demonstrate how significant Modernist buildings can be adapted for future generations while preserving their architectural character and cultural significance.
The project has now been recognised with four major 2026 industry awards celebrating its heritage-led renewal and sustainable adaptive reuse:
Winner – AIA NSW Heritage Award
Winner – Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards – Heritage Development Award
Winner – Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) Award of Excellence – Repositioning
Winner – The Urban Developer Award for Excellence – Sustainability
Rather than replacing the building, the project extends the life of an important Sydney landmark through careful intervention, significantly reducing embodied carbon while enhancing environmental performance and supporting its continued relevance within the Circular Quay precinct.
The renewal strengthens the building’s relationship with the public realm, improving connectivity, activation and amenity, while a comprehensive upgrade to the façade, building services and workplace environment repositions the building for decades to come.
This recognition reflects the collaboration, research and technical innovation that underpinned the project and establishes an important benchmark for the renewal of Modernist heritage buildings.
Congratulations to Dexus, Mirvac and the entire consultant and delivery team on this outstanding achievement.


















































































