Martin Place Sydney

In order to become an international global city, the city of Sydney contains a number of skyscrapers, clear and clean street furnitures, high-quality infrsatructure, traffic line & road cross line. At the same time, a beautiful square for people to have lunch, take a rest , or cross the city should be treated as another key element. Therefore, Martin Place is a good example to prove the functions of the square for the whole modern global city.

panoramic view of Martin Place (wikipedia, 2014)

Located at the heart of Sydney, it was formed since 19th century. During that time, it was a small plaza between George Street and Pitt Street. Since 1980, it has become the pedestrian-only all the way to Macquarie Street. As time goes on, Martin Place becomes one of the most important landmarks in Sydney.

The first function of Martin Place. It is the home of banks, e.g. the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Macquarie Bank, etc. Therefore, the finance and business centre has been formed at here.

Secondly, it is the place which offer the space for workers and visitors to criss-cross the city, sit down, and enjoy lunch. Besides, it is the platform for buskers and street marketing teams. Martin Place is the multi-cultural centre for people to feel the nature of Sydney.

Moreover, characteristic architectural buildings are built at here. With different architectural style, Martin Place has become the gallery of Architecture. The original post office is operating as well, which is designed by colonial architect James Barnet. Challis House which was designed by W.L. Vernon and other architects.  The state savings bank building with a distinctive terracotta and pink granite Beaux-Arts facade.

State Savings Bank (wikipedia, 2014)

Post Office (wikipedia, 2014)

Finally, it has the convenience transportation network surround Martin Place. At here, you can find the entrance of Martin Place Railway Station, the bus stop, and pedestrian route to everywhere of CBD.

entrance to railway station (wikipedia, 2014)