This walking tour in October will explore the inner-city suburb of Chippendale where Sydney is undergoing the most dramatic of changes. It is also the place where sharp oppositions are playing out between city and state, memory and newness, money and politics, inspiration and pragmatism; opening up conversations big and small.
Our route will be structured around several recent architectural projects.
Tour Details
Historically the centre of Sydney’s rag trade and home to one of the country’s largest breweries, the transformation of Chippendale over the last decade has been nothing short of spectacular. This has architectural and urban dimensions of course, but there have been concurrent cultural shifts in the world of art, design, landscape and gastronomy as well. How did this come about and what are the forces driving this change? Who are the key protagonists and what are the new ideas shaping this inspiring area?
Join us on this gritty architectural tour of Chippendale. Our route will be structured around a number of architectural, art and urban interventions including projects by Pritzker-prize winning architects Norman Foster and Jean Nouvel. You will also discover transformative work by local heroes Durbach Block Jaggers, William Smart, John Wardle Architects, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Oculus and Aspect Studios. We will also sniff out one of Australia’s finest social housing schemes, independent art galleries, converted warehouses, inspired laneway developments, street art and discuss audacious plans to transform Central Station as we explore the suburbs underbelly.
We will end the tour at Central Park. Those who would like to, can stay for lunch there. We will go to Din Tai Fung for their dumplings. This is not included in the cost.
What Else
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Depending on numbers we will hand out a wireless audio system. Whatever happens with regard to weather – we will walk! Bring a sun hat, umbrella, camera, sketch book and so on.
Sydney Architecture Walks (SAW) is a COVID-safe business and will abide by current NSW government procedures on the day of the tour.
The Guide
The tour will be led by architect Eoghan Lewis, founder of Eoghan Lewis Architects (www.eoghanlewis.com.au) and the Sydney Architecture Walks (SAW).
Eoghan has been studying and sharing the work of Utzon with professional groups and the general public for the last 21 years through SAW.
DATE: 27 October 2022
COST: 2-hour tour – $35/pp
MEETING POINT: 9.50am at White Rabbit Gallery (outside), 30 Balfour St, Chippendale, for a 10.00am start.
RSVP TO: Caren Trafford at [email protected] with your name and mobile phone number. Please wait for confirmation of a place before paying.
RSVP BY: 13 October 2022
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Payment Option 1 (Preferred):
By Credit Card through the Payments section of the website
Payment Option 2: Online (direct deposit) into the SWIC bank account
Account Name: SWIC Inc.
BSB No: 112-879
Account No: 431-019-281
Description: MA Chippendale + your initial and surname
