'one central park' by jean nouvel
image courtesy atelier jean nouvel


earlier this month 'one central park' designed by french architect jean nouvel received approval.
plans were unveiled for the project back in 2008, but has faced government planning issues.

located on the site of a former brewery in sydney city, the 600 million AUD project is comprised
of two towers which are 16 and 33 storeys high, above a six level retail and recreation podium.
the 250,000 square meter development, managed by frasers property, will contain a number
of architect designed buildings, a new urban park, and the retention and reuse of over 32 heritage
items currently existing on site.
 
for the project nouvel collaborated with french artist and botanist patrick blanc, incorporating
over a dozen vertical gardens across the facades of the towers. garden boxes and vertical wires
incorporated into the loggias will wrap the towers in plant life, extending the central parkland
at the heart of the new precinct into this very green building.

'one central park'’s eastern tower features a dramatic heliostat installation, extending from
the upper levels on a monumental cantilever. the heliostat incorporates an innovative system
of fixed and motorized mirrored panels designed to capture sunlight and redirect it into the retail
atrium and onto the landscaped terraces. at night the heliostat’s integrated lighting - designed
by lighting artist yann kersale - will theatrically and colourfully illuminate the towers.

the project will be accompanied by a 274 AUD million commercial development of 10 to
15 storeys, designed by british architects foster + partners, as well as a new underground carpark.

construction has been underway on the main park and new roads since march 2010.
'one central park' will begin construction in december this year.



the heliostat installation - captures sunlight
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image courtesy atelier jean nouvel



the towers facing broadway st, sydney
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image courtesy atelier jean nouvel



image courtesy atelier jean nouvel



aerial view of 'one central park'



model of 'one central park'
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model of 'one central park'
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model of 'one central park'
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model of 'one central park'
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model of 'one central park'
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model of 'one central park'
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floor plan



the towers to face broadway
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the construction site - july 2010
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excavation work in progress
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construction in 2008



clearing of the site in 2008