A view of the New South Wales Masonic Club and ANZ Bank Centre from Castlereagh Street. The twelve storey sandstone building Masonic Club was built in 1925 in the Inter-war Commercial Palazzo architectural style. It was built for the Masonic Lodge as a Gentleman's Club with upper level hotel rooms, which are now the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel. The ANZ Bank Centre is a 46 storey commercial office building designed by Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp and completed in 2013. Much of the office space is used by ANZ Bank and it has a pedestrian plaza linking Castlereagh Street with Pitt Street which features a few restaurants and cafes.
What a stark contrast in architecture.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great photo. As William said, the contrast in architecture is stunning.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful juxtaposition of old and new, both "living" in harmony.
ReplyDeleteWhat a constrast in buildings, nice shot.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot of old and new.
ReplyDeleteGreat.
ReplyDeleteStriking juxtaposition, Jim!
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