Olivetti Building (Sydney)

Coordinates: 33°52′28″S 151°13′07″E / 33.874328°S 151.218579°E / -33.874328; 151.218579
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Olivetti Building
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Alternative namesOlivetti House
General information
TypeCommercial
LocationSydney, Australia
Coordinates33°52′28″S 151°13′07″E / 33.874328°S 151.218579°E / -33.874328; 151.218579
Opening5 February 1973

The Olivetti Building (also known as the Olivetti House) is a brutalist commercial building in Sydney, Australia.

History[edit]

The building was constructed to house the offices of the Italian multinational company Olivetti in Australia. Designed by Summit Enterprises, it was officially inaugurated on February 5, 1973, by Sir Robert Askin, Premier of New South Wales.[1]

Description[edit]

Located at 140 William Street in Woolloomooloo, Sydney, the building features a brutalist style. It is characterised by its distinctive exposed aggregate concrete facade.[2]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jason Boon (2022-08-04). "Architecture In Focus: Brutalism In Postcode 2010 And 2011". Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  2. ^ Jason Boon (2023-08-17). "A Walk Down William Street With Jason Boon". Retrieved 2024-05-08.