tony owen partners opens jade apartments to sydney sky

tony owen partners opens jade apartments to sydney sky
all images courtesy of tony owen partners

australian firm tony owen partners has finished ‘the jade apartment tower’ in the center of sydney’s inner business district. located in a historic part of the city and surrounded by four storey former warehouses, the structure appears to float over an arched masonry podium, visually complimenting the adjoining brick buildings and echoing the character of the area. the design brings the outside in, following concepts of openness to achieve full-height glazing on the balconies and living areas. the 15-storey tower consists of 27 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, plus double-level penthouses with a vaulted glass ceilings. facing north, the façade incorporates large perforated metal louvre blades and cut-out mesh screens that allow occupants to control sunlight, views and privacy. becoming increasingly translucent as it ascends towards the sky, the volume deconstructs as it rises, culminating in a vaulted see-through roof.

the tower appears to float over an arched masonry podium

the lobby contains the residential foyer and a cafe/bistro in the same space, which also has a vaulted ceiling over the entry in juxtaposition to the surrounding dense urban environment.  the interior design of jade interplays the structured linear elements and the curved glass facade concept, with apartments reflecting the flow of the city lifestyle.

it is located in an historic area in sydney’s central business district

the building deconstructs as it rises, culminating in a vaulted see-through roof

the façade incorporates large perforated metal louvre blades and cut-out mesh screens

the use of brick visually compliments the adjoining historic buildings

street view showing the window detail

interior view

view of an apartment’s terrace

the jade apartments at night

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