Culwulla Chambers
The Culwulla Chambers is a heritage listed building located at 67 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, Australia. Its situated in the Central Business District of Sydney and it is notable for its Chicago-style architecture. The building was designed by Harry Kent and was completed in 1912.[1] The building is colloquially named as Sydney's first skyscraper.
| Culwulla Chambers | |
|---|---|
 Culwulla Chambers with the J.P. Morgan Building and Centre Point Tower in the background. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial |
| Architectural style | Chicago-style |
| Address | 67 Castlereagh Street |
| Town or city | Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°52′09″S 151°12′33″E |
| Completed | 1912 |
| Opened | 1 April 1985 (As a legal firm) |
| Height | 50.25 metres |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Harry Kent |
The building is for commercial purposes. Historically it was primarily an office space, but currently it serves as a business space for numerous companies as well as professionals, mainly lawyers. There are 20 barristers operating in Culwulla Chambers practicing in a variety of jurisdictions. They are all members of the New South Wales Bar Association.[1]
References
- "About". Culwulla Chambers. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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