While working as an architect at the architecture firm JPW, I joined the team responsible for the construction of a 26-storey hotel adjacent to the iconic Australia Square, in Sydney’s central business district. The tower is divided into three main sections in response to its immediate surroundings. The first two levels are dedicated to high-quality retail spaces, while a 20-storey structure accommodates 194 hotel rooms. Finally, a four-storey golden crown houses the hotel lobby, along with a swimming pool, bar, and restaurant, offering views over the city’s skyline.