Observatory Tower (Sydney)

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The 1964 IBM Centre, at the southern approaches to the Harbour Bridge, was designed by Stephenson and Turner as a square tower, planned "from the outset to suit the specific climatic conditions of Sydney". It was distinguished by its white concrete sunhoods, 1.5 metres wide, projecting down at a 45-degree angle over the windows (which, incidentally, could be opened - a rarity in a high-rise).

The building, now stripped of its sunhoods, was remodelled in 1996 and painted dark green, survives as the Observatory Tower apartments. Additional levels were added to the building, and the "west pod" was attached, increasing the building's height to include 27 levels plus facilities, totaling 198 apartments.