John James: Reader's Digest Building, 1963D–1967
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The Australian Headquarters for the Reader's Digest, most notable for it's facade rhythms derived from a Fibonacci series and gothic cathedral inspiration. Originally built to house a giant computer, it is also renowned for its sculptures by Douglas Annand and rooftop garden by Bruce Mackenzie. Written by Karen Ferry
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Listed on the Australian National Trust Register as a building of Significance and an Item of Environmental Heritage on the Sydney Local Council Environment Plan. In 2016, it was awarded the NSW Award for Enduring Architecture.
Over the years, the building has undergone a few changes: Between 1994 and 1995, the building was renovated by Perumal Partners Architects in consultation with the architect John James. In 2014, Argus Property Partners bought the building for AUD 30 million and renovated it in 2017. The renovation was carried out by Archer Office, with changes mainly affecting the interior. The brutalist façade and the raw walls inside were retained. In 2019, the Barana Group acquired the building for over AUD 52 million. It is currently used by the Endeavour Drinks Group, a subsidiary of Woolworths (last updated on February 6, 2025).