Media Release

NEW IN 2015:

• Frank Gehry’s Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, UTS • St James Station Tunnels • The Old Clare Hotel • ABC Ultimo Centre • Heritage-listed Legion House

Sydney Open throws open the doors to the city’s most treasured buildings.

SYDNEY, WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015:- Sydney Living Museums today announced the program for this year’s SYDNEY OPEN on Sunday 1 November 2015, with more than 50 of the city’s most treasured and architecturally significant buildings opening their doors to the public. Tickets are now on sale at slm.is/open.

Presented by Sydney Living Museums, Australia’s now annual premier open building event is in its 11th year, giving Sydneysiders and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s best loved or hidden architectural gems.

“Sydney Open is a celebration of the city’s architectural heritage, showcasing contemporary architecture and innovative urban design and how it influences the way we live,” said Mark Goggin, Executive Director of Sydney Living Museums.

“We have curated a diverse and exciting program this year that includes landmark towers and cultural places, underground tunnels and sacred spaces across the CBD as well as the thriving Ultimo and Chippendale precincts.”

New in 2015 are University of Technology Sydney’s award-winning Science Faculty building designed by Durbach Block Jaggers in association with BVN Architecture, and the Dr Chau Chak Wing Building designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, with the ABC Ultimo Centre, headquarters of our national broadcaster, nearby.

In neighbouring Chippendale, visitors can discover the adaptive conversion of the iconic Clare Hotel and former Carlton & United Breweries administration building, reimagined by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects into a brand new contemporary hotel. Plus the Kensington Street precinct where a collaboration between architects and artists has transformed classic heritage architecture into a vibrant urban village.

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The Historic Houses Trust of NSW, incorporating Sydney Living Museums, is principally funded by the NSW Government. Media Release

Across the CBD, landmark buildings and Sydney Open program favourites include , Deutsche Bank Place, AMP Building, 50 and Reserve Bank of Australia. The colonial architecture lining Macquarie Street including Hyde Park Barracks, St James’ Church, , Parliament House and State Library of NSW.

Further south, there’s St Mary’s Cathedral, , Sydney Grammar School, City of Sydney Fire Station, Sydney Masonic Centre and Mortuary Station.

The Sydney Open City Pass is the key to unlocking the city’s architectural secrets, providing access to more than 50 sites on the program. In addition, City Pass ticketholders also go into the draw to WIN Golden Tickets to exclusive limited capacity sites including the Central Station Clock Tower and disused Platforms 26 & 27, St James’ Station Tunnels, St Mary’s Cathedral Belltower, Sydney Town Hall Clock Tower and behind the scenes tours of the .

Sydney Open visitors will learn more about the participating buildings from architects, building owners or one of the more than 350 Sydney Open volunteers on site.

“We know Sydney Open devotees love exploring some of the city’s iconic heritage buildings, however art and photography enthusiasts will also enjoy behind the scenes access to surprising art collections and no shortage of amazing photo opportunities,” said Mark Goggin.

Visit the website slm.is/open to see the full Sydney Open 2015 program and find out more about all of the participating buildings.

EVENT Sydney Open

WHEN Sunday 1 November 2015

TICKETS $49 General, $44 Conc, $42 Members, $35 Under 26, $40 each for Group of 4. Buy a City Pass by 16 October to go into the draw to WIN one of the Golden Tickets to limited capacity sites.

WEBSITE Tickets and information online at slm.is/open

Media enquiries:

Hayley Gallant Media Manager, Sydney Living Museums Tel: 8239 2318 or 0403 848 163 Email: [email protected]

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The Historic Houses Trust of NSW, incorporating Images on page 1, left to right: University of Technology Sydney Living Museums, Science building interior and St James Station Tunnels. is principally funded by the NSW Government. Photos © Stuart Miller