Crone and Kengo Kuma & Associates collaborated to design a sculptured form for the Wanda Vista Hotel that slowly pixelates, breaking down the scale of the building creating a more human-scale at the lower levels. Combining local sandstone, cascading green walls and large windows with Sydney Harbour views, the vegetation along these pixelated terraces will soften the appearance of hard edges creating a connection to First Fleet Park opposite. The design prioritises the public realm and everyday experience, creating a pedestrian gateway to Sydney’s business district, unlocking a new cultural and creative precinct and transforming Circular Quay.
A design that promotes Sydney’s diversity, climate and lifestyle that is destined to become part of Sydney’s future heritage.