1 Elizabeth
Revitalising a city block, this landmark tower’s aerodynamic form is shaped by its context
10am–4pm
About the building
Opened in 2024, 1 Elizabeth is a brand-new commercial building that’s seamlessly integrated with the new Metro Martin Place station beneath it.
Designed by Johnson Pilton Walker for Macquarie Group, the mixed-use, high-density tower has been shaped by its context and compact site. The singular aerodynamic form maximises sun and sky views. The curvilinear, silver, faceted facade echoes the dome atop 50 Martin Place, and the curved corners address public spaces diagonally across the major streets.
Lifting the tower on 15-metre-high columns above the street brings light and air into the public space at the heart of the site. Here, central atria are surrounded by landscaping, public art, retail and places for people to relax and socialise. Footbridges connect 1 Elizabeth to 50 Martin Place across the original lightwell.
On Level 2 of 1 Elizabeth is The Art Space, a public gallery that is currently exhibiting works from the Macquarie Group Collection’s annual Emerging Artist Prize.
On the ground floor is an exhibition of artworks by emerging artists from refugee backgrounds. Hosted by Settlement Services International (SSI), the exhibition celebrates the creativity and talents of artists participating in the SSI Creative Compass program, a unique initiative that supports newly arrived refugee artists as they develop their careers and build meaningful community connections.
Built
2024
Architect
Johnson Pilton Walker
Alterations
Grimshaw, 2024 (Martin Place Metro Station)
Awards
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Awards of Excellence – Best Tall Building, by Region, Oceania, 2025
Architizer A+ Awards – Office, High Rise, Jury Winner, 2025
Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Awards – Commercial Architecture, 2025
Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards – Development of the Year, 2025 (Sydney Metro Martin Place Integrated Station Development)
The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence – Excellence in Community Engagement; Development of the Year, Mixed-Use; The Urban Developer & Urban Land
Institute (ULI) Award for Decarbonisation in Real Estate, 2025 (Sydney Metro Martin Place Integrated Station Development)
Retail Asia Awards – Integrated Mixed-Use Mall of the Year, Australia, 2025 (Sydney Metro Martin Place Precinct)
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1 Elizabeth
1 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Entry details
Ground floor, levels 1, 2, 10 and 11. Visitors can also access 50 Martin Place via the footbridge on level 10
10am–4pm
3.30pm
Need to know
Accessible featuresThere is lift access throughout the building. There is an accessible entrance at ground level via Elizabeth Street. Accessible toilets are available
Lines expectedToilets availableBaby changing facilities
Photography allowedVisitors are asked to kindly refrain from photographing the atria and office lobby entrances
