Sydney's tallest tower, One Barangaroo, wins Emporis Skyscraper Award

The top ten skyscrapers in the world have been announced as part of the annual Emporis Skyscraper Awards, with One Barangaroo in Sydney, Australia taking the top spot.  This is the first time in the more than 20-year-long history of the awards that the prize has gone to an Australian building. The 890-foot-tall, 71-story skyscraper, designed by British firm WilkinsonEyre, is the tallest building in Sydney and fourth tallest in Australia. It offers expansive views of Sydney Harbor and the Opera House.  As per the award announcement: “According to the jury, the extravagant design of One Barangaroo’s exterior façade was the deciding factor for the building coming in at first place. It is inspired by natural shapes and resembles three petals rising slightly twisted into the sky. The magnificent tower stands on a four-story high podium, the outer walls of which are decorated with a mantle of marble. In addition to a casino, apartments and restaurants, the building also houses a luxury si...