5 Martin Place

Street view of 5 Martin Place with people in context.
Location
Sydney, Gadigal Country, Australia
Status
Completed
Client
CBus Property/Dexus
Type
Commercial, Heritage & Adaptive Reuse, Urban Design & Master Planning

JPW were invited by the owners of 5 Martin Place to develop a proposal for the adaptive reuse of one of Australia’s most significant and iconic heritage buildings.

 

The concept set the framework for innovative solutions with large, cantilevered steel tower structure, integrated chilled beams, double skin facades, reuse of original trachyte, conservation of Joseph Albers “Wrestling” and heritage interpretation.

Perceived heritage constraints have been turned into commercial opportunities, with contemporary workplaces of large naturally lit floor plates and smaller tower floors both attracting premium tenants and rentals.

Aerial view of 5 Martin Place with city in context.

“The work that has been done here at 5 Martin Place embodies the high standards of public and private amenity we look for in Sydney and I hope will inspire similar qualities in other new developments or redevelopments in the area.”

Clover Moore
Lord Mayor of Sydney

Street view of 5 Martin Place within city context showing building texture.

“This significant heritage restoration project has delivered one of the most inspired and innovative commercial workspaces in Australia.”

Ken Morrison
Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia

Interior view of 5 Martin Place in Sydney, showcasing its heritage architecture and preserved historical details.

5 Martin Place was recognised for innovation and excellence with major national awards across the building and development industry as well as architecture.

2016
Commercial Architecture Award
AIA National Architecture Awards

2016
Heritage Architecture Award
AIA NSW Architecture Awards

2016
Francis Greenway Award for Heritage
AIA NSW Architecture Awards

2016
National Trust Award for Adaptive Reuse
National Trust Heritage Awards

2016
Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design
AIA NSW Architecture Awards

2016
Large Projects Award
ASI Steel Excellence in Buildings

2016
Building and Structures Award
Australian Engineering Excellence Awards

2016
Highly Commended for the Built Environment
Green Globe Awards

2015
Commendation
Sustainable Architecture Award
NSW Architecture Awards

2016
Excellence in Commercial Development
NSW UDIA Awards

2016
UDIA Presidents Award for Excellence
NSW UDIA Awards

2017
Australian Development of the Year
Property Council of Australia Awards

Interior view of 5 Martin Place in Sydney, showcasing its workplace.

Awards

Winner – NSW Development of the Year – Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Development of the Year Awards, 2017

Winner – Commercial Architecture Award – AIA National Architecture Awards, 2016

Winner – Heritage Award – AIA National Architecture Awards, 2016

Winner – Buildings and Structures Award – Australian Engineering Excellence Awards, 2016

Winner – Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Presidents Award, 2016

Winner – Excellence in Commercial Development – NSW UDIA Awards, 2016

Winner – Steel Excellence in Buildings – Large Projects Australian Steel Institute Awards, 2016

Winner – Urban Renewal Development – Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards, 2016

Winner – The Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design – 2016 NSW Architecture Awards, 2016

Winner – Commercial Architecture Award – NSW Architecture Awards, 2016

Winner – Greenway Award for Heritage Architecture – NSW Architecture Awards, 2016

Winner – National Trust Award for Adaptive Reuse – National Trust Heritage Awards, 2016

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We offer our respect to Elders past and those present – as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work.