Reddam House – Lighting Feature
41 McLaren Street, a striking commercial office building designed by renowned architect Harry Seidler in the 1970s, stands at the core of North Sydney’s evolving urban landscape. Positioned between the two entrances of the Victoria Cross Metro Station, the site is a significant architectural landmark, reflecting Seidler’s signature modernist approach.
As North Sydney continues to transform, the building remains a testament to Seidler’s enduring influence on Australia’s built environment.
Stairwell – Pattern Interpretation
The original building featured design elements that were lost over time. By reinterpreting these on site, the project ensured their legacy continued to reflect the heritage significance of the place—connecting past and present for future generations of building users.
One such element was the original wave-patterned paving, designed by Harry Seidler & Associates, which appeared on the building’s ground floor. This motif was reintroduced as a large-scale graphic within the void of Stair 02, a key vertical circulation point aligned with the original floors, walls, and lift access.
The Blueprint, in collaboration with Built and Curio Projects, was engaged to design and implement a heritage interpretation artwork conceptualised by Curio.
This digital installation extends 15 meters vertically through the central staircase, offering an abstract homage to Seidler’s distinctive architectural language. Echoing the wavy forms found in the surrounding public pavement, the artwork seamlessly integrates past and present, celebrating the building’s legacy while contributing to the precinct’s evolving identity.
The dynamic, colour-changing installation creates a fresh visual experience with each entry, energising the stairwell. Shifting hues enhance placemaking and emphasise the wave pattern’s three-dimensional quality, drawing the eye through the vertical space and encouraging movement.
Positioned to provide a clear sightline for occupants and visitors, the installation offered a moment to reflect on Seidler’s architectural language. The reinterpretation celebrated the site’s layered history while offering a subtle educational tribute to Seidler’s enduring design legacy.
