Sydney Art, architecture and travel
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Sydney - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Sydney.
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This Sydney house is a family's stylish seaside sanctuary
This Sydney house is a young family's suburban dream come true thanks to Alexandra Kidd Interior Design and Rich Carr Architects
By Léa Teuscher Published
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At the heart of Sydney Metro’s expanded Central Station lies a spectacular new public space
The new extension to the Sydney Metro, designed by Woods Bagot in collaboration with John McAslan + Partners, can now be accessed beneath its monumental roof structure above the city’s historic Central Station
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This smart seating enhances the inclusivity of public space
The Benchmark smart seating project focuses on better understanding of how people, and in particular women, use and experience public space
By Léa Teuscher Published
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Discover Beau Sydney, an intimate two-part restaurant enlivening the city’s laneways
Beau Sydney dishes up contemporary Australian cuisine, from baked goods to regional wines, amid elegant interiors by Smart Design Studio
By Stephen Crafti Published
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Lavender Bay house opens towards the water, overlooking Sydney harbour
Lavender Bay house by Tobias Partners is an expansive family home overlooking Sydney harbour
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Sydney’s The Darling shows off its playful and sophisticated suites
The Darling in Sydney unveils its recently renovated suites by Fender Katsalidis, paying homage to the surrounding cityscape
By Tianna Williams Published
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Sydney’s Wharf Apartment is a heritage maritime space that evokes a coastal holiday home
Lawless & Meyerson’s Wharf Apartment is a careful, contemporary residential transformation in Sydney’s Finger Wharf that taps into the property's historic character
By Grace Bernard Published
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Australia’s first Art Grand Tour unites three biennials in a city-hopping trail
Australia’s Art Grand Tour showcases more than 400 artists, across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in a build-your-own art adventure
By Hannah Silver Published
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The Sydney Modern store by Akin Atelier inspires us to go shopping
The Sydney Modern store by Akin Atelier blends ethereal qualities with colour in a purpose designed shopping hub installation
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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A Sydney adventure: discover art and architecture, design and dance
See the best Sydney architecture, design, craft, cuisine and more. Ahead of World Pride 2023, Wallpaper* Australia editor Elias Redstone offers an insider’s view to help you plan your trip
By Elias Redstone Published
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Francis Upritchard blends science fiction and folklore in epic new Sydney Modern Project commission
We explore the making of Here Comes Everybody, Francis Upritchard’s fantastical bronzes sculptures for the much-anticipated Sydney Modern Project
By Kate Goodwin Last updated
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Last chance to see: William Kentridge at the Royal Academy of Arts
Azu Nwagbogu profiles South African artist William Kentridge, whose show at London's Royal Academy of Arts runs until 11 December 2022
By Azu Nwagbogu Published
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Fisherman’s House blends old, new and that view
Fisherman’s House by Studio Prineas balances a 19th-century cottage and contemporary concrete in a modern Sydney home
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Sydney Modern opens its doors and reveals immersive SANAA architecture
SANAA’s Sydney Modern opens its doors to the public in Australia
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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3XN’s Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney is a template for sustainable reuse
Quay Quarter Tower by Danish architecture firm 3XN, developed in partnership with BVN, offers sustainable architecture through clever redesign and reuse in Sydney, Australia
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Pat & Sticks Homemade Ice Cream Co, Sydney
By Melina Keays Last updated
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Carterwilliamson Architects reflect Sydney life with mirror-lined Spiegel Haus
By Beatrice Guazzi Last updated
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Sydney’s Parlour X boutique moves into a newly renovated, heritage-listed church in Paddington
By Clare Patience Last updated
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’Behind Closed Doors’: Esther Stewart’s strict forms at Sarah Cottier Gallery
By Sam Rogers Last updated
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From Form to Formless, Sydney
By Clare Dowdy Last updated
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Sydney’s wow-factor gets a boost, thanks to these eight must-visit hotels
From its jaw-dropping harbour views to its spectacular beaches and charming neighbourhoods, Sydney has a wow-factor like no other. And with a collection of hotels to suit all tastes, there really is no excuse not to visit. Here we round up the best properties, from hipster boltholes to high-end retreats, that are worth checking into right now.
By Lauren Ho Last updated
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Statement stairs twist through Luigi Rosselli’s 1920s villa renovation in Sydney
By Harriet Thorpe Last updated
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Architect Mark Landini plays hide and seek at a new Sydney jewellery boutique
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
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Nick Cave’s colossal crystal cloudscape at Carriageworks imparts a vital message
By Dimity Noble Last updated
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Sydney-based THOSE selected for Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory 2019
WALLPAPER* ARCHITECTS’ DIRECTORY 2019: Ben Mitchell and Simon Addinall founded their Sydney-based practice in 2013, with the aim to build softly modernist architecture with a focus on site-sensitive design, specific to architectural context and climate.
By Luke Halls Last updated
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Sydney's Botanic House plants sustainability next to raw beauty
By Dimity Noble Last updated
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A disused Sydney warehouse gets a double whammy with a duet of new restaurants
By Dimity Noble Last updated