Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
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This article is about the demolished building. For the building that has replaced it, see International Convention Centre Sydney.
The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre was a convention, exhibition and entertainment complex in Darling Harbour, Sydney. The Exhibition Centre was designed by architect Philip Cox and the Convention Centre by John Andrews. The complex opened in 1988 as part of an urban renewal and redevelopment of the Darling Harbour area during the period. The complex was eventually demolished in 2013 to make way for the International Convention Centre.
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Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre | |
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General information | |
Status | Demolished |
Type | Convention centre |
Architectural style | Modern architecture |
Address | Darling Harbour |
Town or city | Sydney, New South Wales |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 33°52′33″S 151°12′01″E |
Opened | 1988 |
Demolished | 2013 |
Cost | A$80 million |
Client | Darling Harbour Authority |
Owner | NSW Government |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 3 |
Floor area | 35,000 square metres (380,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | |
Architecture firm | Philip Cox Richardson Taylor Partners |
Main contractor | Leighton Contractors |
Other information | |
Seating capacity | 3,500 (Auditorium) |
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