Quay Quarter Tower reimagines the future of work by bringing the intimacy, connectivity, and collaboration of campus-style offices into a high-rise format. Its innovative design features five stacked volumes, each anchored by an atrium and landscaped terrace, creating vibrant, human-scale environments that foster interaction and wellbeing.

Four elevated sky terraces offer spaces for social connection and rejuvenation, while the Podium Garden serves as a flexible zone for informal meetings, yoga sessions, or events. Beyond the tower, the precinct includes over an acre of green space, inviting moments of reflection and relaxation.

This activated vertical village is more than a workplace — it’s a catalyst for creativity, diversity, and change. With enterprise-grade wireless, embedded smart systems, and adaptable workspaces, Quay Quarter Tower is engineered to enhance productivity and support evolving business needs.

“By dividing the building in to five separate volumes and placing an atrium and terrace at the base of each one, the columns become smaller, more intimate social environments, making it easier for employees to connect and interact with one another,” says Kim Herforth Nielsen, Creative Director, 3XN Architects.

From the tower’s curated environments to the precinct’s lush public spaces, Quay Quarter sets a new global benchmark in workplace design and innovation. 

Awards

Quay Quarter Tower has received significant international recognition, winning multiple prestigious awards for its innovative design, sustainability, and adaptive reuse. 

 

ACI Excellence Awards (2023)

- Overall Excellence Award

 

AZ Awards (2023)

- Adaptive Re-Use

 

Australian Institute of Architects (2023)

- City of Sydney Lord Mayor's Prize

- Commercial Architecture Award

 

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Awards – 2023

- Best Tall Building Worldwide

- Best Tall Building, Oceania

- Construction Award

- Structure Award

- Repositioning Award

- Space Within Award

- Urban Habitat Award (for Quay Quarter Lanes)

 

Engineers Australia Awards (2022)

- Sydney Project Award

 

IABSE Gold Star Award & Award for Rehabilitation Projects (2023)

- Gold Star Award

- Rehabilitation Projects

 

International Architecture Awards (2023)

- High-Rises

 

International High-Rise Award – 2022/23

- Winner

 

MIPIM Awards (2023)

- Best Office & Business Project

 

OPAL Awards (2023)

- Architectural Design of the Year 

 

UDIA NSW Development Awards (2023)

- Urban Renewal

 

Urban Taskforce Australia Awards (2022)

- Development of the Year

 

World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards (2022)

- World Building of the Year

- Best Completed Buildings: Office