43 QUAY QUARTER TOWER, SYDNEY (AUSTRALIA) Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney’s business district (Australia), built in 1976, epitomizes the possibility of recycling a high-rise tower (206 m) using innovative solutions. Rather than demolishing the 45‑floor building, the project drew on a host of innovations, keeping 98% of the original structure and adding nine extra floors. The unique design of Quay Quarter Tower’s facade with high-performance glazing and sunshades improves occupants’ thermal comfort at the same time as reducing energy consumption for air conditioning. SYDNEY DISCOVER all the project photos in our online magazine Constructing a sustainable future
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