World’s First “Upcycled” Skyscraper in Australia

Why demolish when you can upcycle a historical landmark? Let's welcome the world's first "upcycled" skyscraper.
World’s First “Upcycled” Skyscraper in Australia

The AMP Center in Sydney, Australia, was once the city’s tallest building, and it has been a landmark since its construction in the 1970s. But after all those years, the owners decided that it was dated both from a visual aspect and an energy point of view. 

The problem is that tearing down old skyscrapers comes with a huge environmental impact. And considering that the skyscraper was structurally sound, it would be a colossal waste of resources. 

So, the owners decided to take a greener approach to make it bigger and more energy-efficient. And, the brain behind this masterpiece is 3XN.CNN has some interesting details about the upcycle plan.

“Standing at 676 feet tall, the vastly expanded 49-story skyscraper, now known as Quay Quarter Tower, retained more than two-thirds of the old structure, including beams and columns, as well as 95% of the original building’s core.”

This should be a great example for cities around the world where there is a constant need for more commercial and residential space. 

Upcycling should not just be a priority for consumer goods, but taking this approach to infrastructure is an important way to conserve resources.

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