Prize-winning high-rise face wrecking ball after ‘administrative error’ | juliepower
Only last year the newly heritage-listed MLC Centre in North Sydney won the NSW Architects’ Enduring Architecture Prize. As the first high rise in North Sydney, it was considered a “glassy beacon of modernity” and an example of innovative building techniques, including modular construction and glass walls.The MLC Centre in North Sydney won the NSW Architects Enduring Architecture Prize in 2021.
The design of the MLC Centre North Sydney won the NSW Architects Enduring Architecture Prize in 2021. It was designed by Bates Smart McCutcheon and completed in 1957. His recommendation was short. He included four reasons: the MLC was of state importance because it was a seminal building; it would lead to its inclusion on the state register; it would provide an understanding of the state’s heritage; and it would encourage the building’s conservation.
Harwin did not mention these two areas, and therefore the judge could not assume that they formed part of his decision-making. These were also “live issues” raised by the developers in correspondence. Jeremy Dawkins from the Committee for North Sydney said it was important to note the decision did not consider the merits of the argument about whether to list the MLC or not.“Normally, the minister says, ‘I direct the listing,’ and gives reasons for transparency so the public knows what the reasons are. They have to give reasons. But someone overlooked this.
Architect and Docomomo Australia president Scott Robertson wants the MLC building saved from demolition.“The Independent Planning Commission then reviewed all the evidence and the findings of the Heritage Council, and concluded listing of the building ... is appropriate on the basis of a consideration of reasonable or economic use, including both the west and east wings,” he said.
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