The MLC center was designed by the Sydney architect Harry Seidler (1923 - 2006), it is 67 storeys and a height of 228 metres it was the tallest building in Australia when completed in 1978 and remained the tallest building in Sydney until 1992. The yellow 'S' sculpture on the top plaza is by Charles Perry.
I like the shape and I like the colour. I rarely ascend the steps up from Martin Place. My silent protest about the original demolition. We have long memories, us flaneurs of the footpath!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely clear lines and colour.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been around there in years. I vaguely remember it.
ReplyDeleteIs that what that is. Didn't know, or had forgotten that it was a Seidler building. Haven't seen one of his that I like. If I go down there I usually cut through to the food hall from Martin Place so don't see that area.
ReplyDeleteJulie what was there before?
ReplyDeleteI don't mind old Harry's work - especially this one.
Looks like it will make for a fun slide too. :)
ReplyDeleteIf our election was between a wingnut and a bloodnut then the peanuts are now calling the shots!
ReplyDeleteThe Hotel Australia was there before the MLC Centre ... http://www.sydneyarchitecture.com/GON/GON13.htm
ReplyDeleteCan you just imagine that entry and that staircase ... wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong!!