
Audi Lighthouse
A New Typology
Audi envisioned a groundbreaking typology—the Audi Lighthouse—a multi-storey structure designed to consolidate their diverse operations within a compact inner-urban site. This innovative development includes New & Used Car Galleries, offices, a public Café, Conference and Training spaces, Workshop facilities, and Head Office functions, all integrated seamlessly within the Audi Lighthouse to create a dynamic and multifunctional urban hub.

Interpreted from the Allmann Sattler Wappner conceptual approach, the scheme is conceived as a simple, rectangular building counterpointed by dynamic curved showrooms and threaded by a coiled vehicle ramp which uniquely provides vehicle access to all levels, basement to rooftop. The spatial interconnectivity and complexity have produced a vital and active experience with a high-level of amenity and an interesting sequence of unexpected and dynamic spaces to delight the visitor.


“This stunning building is a place to experience the world of Audi. It is much more than ‘just’ a dealership: we will host art exhibitions, press and public events, musical performances, meetings and training sessions, ensuring this building is always full of activity and life – a shining example of the Audi brand – quite literally a ‘lighthouse’.”
Joerg Hofmann
Managing Director
Audi Australia




“Sustainable design initiatives ranging from urban to technical include the efficient use of a compact, inner-urban site; modular, adaptable planning; durable material selection; zero-water workshop; rainwater harvesting and recycling; and innovative facade design and planning that enables natural ventilation to over 50 % of the building — a significant achievement for this building typology.”
Jury Citation
Commercial Architecture Award
AIA NSW Awards, 2010

“The project set a new benchmark for Audi’s showrooms worldwide, exerting a knock-on influence internationally. The architects here have achieved durability, quality and performance through design and engineering excellence; a philosophy strongly in sync with the client’s product.”
Jury Citation
Commercial Architecture Award
AIA NSW Awards, 2010
2010
Architecture Award for Commercial Architecture and Commendation for Interior Architecture, NSW Architecture Awards

