The Sirius Building is a prominent Brutalist apartment complex in The Rocks, Sydney, originally built in 1978–1979 by Tao Gofers for the NSW Housing Commission to house low-income tenants. Following a controversial sale in 2019, it was redeveloped into high-end luxury apartments with updated interiors, copper pods, and new rooftop terraces. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Aspects of the Sirius Building:
  • Architecture: A landmark of Australian Brutalist architecture, featuring stacked, concrete precast sections designed with repetitive geometries.
    • Location: Situated at 38–70 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, offering direct views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Available Dates
1st June 2026 - 31st January 2027
Exhibition Size
Over 100 square or running metres
Price
$3,200.00 (ex. freight)
Originating State
NSW

Sirius building

The Sirius Building is a prominent Brutalist apartment complex in The Rocks, Sydney, originally built in 1978–1979 by Tao Gofers for the NSW Housing Commission to house low-income tenants. Following a controversial sale in 2019, it was redeveloped into high-end luxury apartments with updated interiors, copper pods, and new rooftop terraces. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Aspects of the Sirius Building:Architecture: A landmark of Australian Brutalist architecture, featuring stacked, concrete precast sections designed with repetitive geometries.Location: Situated at 38–70 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, offering direct views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

About the Artists

Bob the builder

About the Curators

Uncle David

Supporting Materials

Digital Catalogue

Organised by

Centrelink

Primary Contact

Jason Gee 0424773626 netcreep@gmail.com

Acknowledgements

The Sirius Building is a prominent Brutalist apartment complex in The Rocks, Sydney, originally built in 1978–1979 by Tao Gofers for the NSW Housing Commission to house low-income tenants. Following a controversial sale in 2019, it was redeveloped into high-end luxury apartments with updated interiors, copper pods, and new rooftop terraces. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]Key Aspects of the Sirius Building:Architecture: A landmark of Australian Brutalist architecture, featuring stacked, concrete precast sections designed with repetitive geometries.Location: Situated at 38–70 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, offering direct views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

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