Works include a new high performance, full height glass façade that retains the distinctive gold glass tartan-like design, while maximising daylight and views for new building occupants. There will also be new front-of-house areas including concierge facilities, intuitive wayfinding and high-quality food and beverage retail.

33 Alfred Street incorporates market leading sustainability practices, preserving its original structure to prolong the building’s lifespan and reduce material waste. The high-performance façade glass will enhance thermal efficiency and increase the building’s sustainability credentials. 33 Alfred Street is targeting a 5.5 star NABERS Energy rating for the base building and a 6-Star Green Star – Office As Built v3 rating.

Part of the upgrade includes creating direct access between 33 Alfred Street and the newly developed Quay Quarter Sydney precinct. Quay Quarter Sydney is an exciting precinct in the heart of Circular Quay that spans two city blocks and offers the world-class Quay Quarter Tower, high-end residential and vibrant retail lanes where tenants and locals can meet, shop, and socialise.

The renewal of 33 Alfred Street will be the most comprehensive upgrade of the building since its completion in 1962, more than 60 years ago.

33 Alfred Street was the first building in Sydney to break the city’s 150-foot height limit and was Australia’s tallest building at the time, at 117 metres and 26 storeys. According to Urbis, 33 Alfred Street is of heritage significance for its history, aesthetic and representative values and for its rarity and research potential.

The upgrade is expected to reach completion in 2025.