Though formal considerations and composition are essential components of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners'work, they are seldom in the driving seat: building performance and programme are paramount. The practice's Australian 8 Chifley Square office development in the central business district of Syndey, designed with local practice the Lippmann Partnership and scheduled to open in August, takes this hard case philosophy to new levels and weds it with Rogers' single-minded project to transform the urban public realm.
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