The Bondi Junction Westfield Centre is enormous (about 100,000 square meters of retail space). It took me six months to find my way around it, and I still become … disoriented inside when I'm hungover. WBJ is a world class development with high quality interiors throughout. The fifth floor dining area is the most elegant food court in the city -- you can lounge around and enjoy the timber and stainless steel fit out, or sit outside on the balcony and take in the views of the city and harbor. [link]

This is one of Sydney's most exceptional buildings. In the architect's own words, "it reflects the historical qualities of the existing buildings in Macquarie Street and … addresses the powerful urban roles of new buildings in the CBD." Renzo Piano's urban sculpture is an excellent response to the surroundings. [link]

The AWA was the tallest building in the city until the 1960s. The Art Deco features, including the tower, are now dwarfed by the surrounding buildings, but it's still an … excellent example of the period. [link]

The Wharf development is another excellent example of adaptive re-use of a heritage building -- the wool storage / cargo facility brought back to life with mixed-use … development that features residential, hotel, retail/restaurants, 65-berth marina, commercial space, and car park facilities for 450 cars. It's a truly impressive build and has received many industry awards; see our dining guide. [link]

The GPO building lies in the heart of the city -- it's an excellent example of they way adaptive re-use can bring new life to heritage listed buildings. The complex, … which is home to the Western, also features some excellent restaurants, including a sushi train, cheese room, and oyster bar. [link]

This elaborate Romanesque building takes up an entire city block. Inside you've find over 170 specialty stores, grand arches, curving balustrades, and intricate tiled … floors. From the basement level, you can access a labyrinth which will take you to either Darling Harbour or the first floor of the Pitt Street Mall. [link]

A lot of tourists only walk within a few hundred meters of this fascinating architectural structure. They pause to have their photo taken outside, and then again in front … of the bridge. It's worth taking the time to have a peek inside, where you'll find spectacular views of Sydney's city skyline, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the harbor. Now a national landmark, the building has been steeped in controversy since it was first conceived by Danish Architect Jørn Utzon. You can find out more about the dramas behind the building on a one hour guided tour ($29). [link]

Mitchell Library, opened in 1910, was built to house the Australiana collections bequeathed to the people of New South Wales by David Scott Mitchell. The library is … located in the Mitchell Wing of the State Library of New South Wales (Macquarie Street at the north end of the domain). Inside you'll find research collections relating to Australia and the Pacific, with special emphasis on the state of NSW. [link]

Located on the edge of Sydney Harbour in Millers Point, the Bond is a $112 million CBD office development by the Deutsche Office Trust / Lend Lease. It's the first office … building in Sydney to earn 5 stars under the Greenhouse Rating and Green Star schemes. The Bond has is a leading example of environmental design in Australia and is a great illustration of how green friendly buildings are also commercially viable. In the Lend Lease offices, natural finishes include wool, bamboo, sisal, goat hair, linen, cotton, and leather. [link]