Sits on the traditional and rightful lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation
New South Wales
Goodhope reinvents a set of commercial buildings in Sydney’s Paddington, consolidating a family legacy, with two distinct spaces operating seamlessly in partnership. Housing the new office for See Saw Films, the building celebrates the artistic link between architecture and film. Seeking to mimic the rich, desaturated qualities of See Saw films, there is a cinematic quality to the resulting built form.
A consideration of human scale led to the selection of handmade bricks which act as a unifying ribbon that weaves its way through the building, anchoring the user in space. While the buildings function discretely and look unrelated from the street, inside the distinction dissolves. They share a spatial logic, a tight material language of off form concrete, Victorian ash timber work and a white brick skin the playful unifying element weaving its way from outside to in.
Goodhope is a testament to the interconnected craft of film and architecture.
Goodhope represents an innovative approach to commercial architecture, revitalising a mechanic’s workshop while honouring a family legacy. The building aims at the intersection of architecture and film, evoking cinematic qualities in its varied design. Handmade bricks and a cohesive material palette unify the space, while creating delight and complexity in close conditions. Goodhope is commended for its sophisticated blend of functionality and aesthetic finesse.
Our new office has benefited us in immeasurable ways. Those Architects has designed a building that meets our business needs and contributes to our office culture. It is a beautiful space to work and create in! We love it!