Studio Hollenstein has designed a new hospitality venue that will overlook a public plaza on George Street in Sydney’s Circular Quay.
The proposed three-storey building for iconic cocktail bar Jacksons on George will be built alongside a 55-storey commercial tower at 180 George Street.
Studio Hollenstein’s design draws inspiration from the surrounding quay to create a “welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere that bolsters its energetic surrounds,” Lendlease said in a statement.
“A centrepiece of the design is that the building will be wrapped in a white ceramic veil, inspired by the classic Australian pub tile and the shimmer of the water of Sydney Harbour,” Studio Hollenstein said in statement on its website. “The building’s curved form, evoking sail boats, is influenced by the history of the site as a former boat yard, and celebrates its unique location close to Sydney Harbour and the world-renowned ‘sails’ of the Sydney Opera House.”
Jacksons on George, originally founded in 1986, has been closed since 2018 after it was demolished to accommodate Sydney Place – a new precinct combining Sydney’s soon-to-be tallest tower.
It will resurrect in 2023 at the hand of hospitality veteran Maurice Terenzi, best known for Bondi Icebergs.
Plans for the new incarnation of Jackson on George include a ground floor gastropub, a restaurant and wine bar on the first level, and a sun-drenched rooftop bar.
“It’s been a tough few years for Sydney’s hospitality industry but we’re committed and more than ready to turn this around,” said Terenzi. “At Jacksons, we’re creating an innovative, exciting destination where the food and drinks will be simple and elegant, the service traditional and the atmosphere unforgettable.”
Source: Architecture - architectureau
