Sydney Open: Adaptive Reuse
Sydney Open: Adaptive Reuse
03
Nov
Past Event

Sydney Open: Adaptive Reuse

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When
Sunday 3 November
10am - 5pm 
Where

White Bay Power Station
Robert St Rozelle

Price

$50 Sold out

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Join us for the first Sydney Open event for 2024–25 to explore a selection of heritage properties that have been masterfully adapted to create new hubs for work, life and play.

Explore six iconic Sydney landmarks transformed through adaptive reuse including White Bay Power Station, Sub Station No. 164 and Machine Hall, the Sirius building in The Rocks, The Brewery and 50 Martin Place. 

White Bay Power Station is a unique survivor of Sydney’s industrial past, and one of the only power stations in the world to retain extensive evidence of its building and technological expansion in the 20th century

On Sunday November 3, the Boiler House and Turbine Hall will be open to explore. Wander through the historic halls and soak in the stories of White Bay Power Station's rich history, connection to Country and interesting industrial past on a free bring your own device audio tour.

There will also be: 

  • Control Room Tours: Every 15 minutes from 10am to 3.45pm

    • Enjoy a behind the scenes look at this extraordinary heritage-listed landmark. This tour will take you to the remarkable intact control room, an area not normally open to the public.

  • Adaptive Reuse in Action Panel Discussions: 11am

    • Join us for an enriching series of intimate discussions at the White Bay Power Station as we delve into the story of its adaptive reuse. Engage with a diverse group of creatives, locals and heritage experts as we explore the significance of this iconic site. Dr Wayne Johnson, Archaeologist at Placemaking NSW, and Robert Gasparini of Design 5 Architects will guide us through the power station’s past, sharing fascinating stories of those who worked here as well as insights into the complex process of the building’s remediation. Craig Donarski, Manager of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries for White Bay Power Station; and Kerri Glasscock, CEO of Sydney Fringe Festival, will discuss the practicalities of adaptive reuse, detailing how this asset will be leveraged to position Sydney as a global hub of culture and creativity.