The McKell Building is bounded by George Street, Rawson Place, Pitt Street and Barlow Street, in the inner city suburb of Haymarket. This 23-level tower was built as a state government office building in 1979 in the Brutalist style. It was named after Sir William John McKell, GCMG, QC who was the 12th Governor-General of Australia from 1947 to 1953 and had previously been Premier of New South Wales from 1941 to 1947. This view is from the Barlow Street Forest.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Linked to: Skywatch Friday.
Hope that the upper floors residents have a parashutes in case of fire. 😏
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten how bleak the Brutalist Style was.
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture.
ReplyDeleteSo that is brutalist style
ReplyDeleteNice perspective.
ReplyDeleteVery utilitarian in design.
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Impressive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful perspective with info
ReplyDelete...blue as can be.
ReplyDeleteI had to google Brutalist architecture - a style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among the reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteBrutalist. It’s well named.
ReplyDeleteIt has the look of a government building. Nice photo!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting Post. We know this style under the name 'Plattenbau'. It was typical for this time. Thank you for sharing .
ReplyDeleteA good perspective too for this building into sky.
I haven't heard of that style description but very interesting to know.
DeleteYour photo shows a taste of Sydney charm - the imposing McKell building framed by a vibrant blue sky.
ReplyDeleteYou're offering us a very interesting perspective!
ReplyDeleteGreat composition ~ one of your 'signature' photos I think ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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