Designed by renowned Australian Architect Tony Owen the mosaic patterned Kaz Tower makes a colourful statement in Sydney’s CBD. The façade is dominated by a mosaic of angled window bays in a palette of bright colours to liven up the city street. The façade has an environmental purpose. The window bays are angled to maximise the light to the luxury apartments. Kaz used parametric modelling to calculate the angles and direction of the sun at different times of the day, and directed the angle of the windows accordingly. In this way technology makes possible a building which captures every bit of sun creating one of the most unique buildings in Australia.

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The mosaic effect is reinforced by the use of coloured side panels which frame the windows and enhance the facets. The masonry podium similarly uses parametric geometry to reinforce the unique design with hand laid curved brickwork. The residential and commercial lobbies incorporate large areas of off-form concrete which compliment the masonry entry portals and the ceiling made of back-lit glass to dramatically bring additional light to the space. A feature wall reinterprets the faceted geometry in illuminated sandstone. The lobby is home to Sydney Aboriginal Cafe which delivers a unique cultural and food experience. The cafe features Aboriginal art and food from the Koori Kulcha Aboriginal Corporation, a not-for-profit Community organisation. 

The end result is incredible a highly sculptural yet contextual building which sets an incredibly high benchmark for contemporary CBD design. While a picture tells a thousand words, the best way to really appreciate the unique World Architecture Award winning design of the Kaz Tower is to stroll past 273-279 Sussex Street, Sydney Australia and see for yourself.