Brookfield Multiplex has completed the third and final stage of The Star redevelopment in Pyrmont, Sydney, marking the end of the three year $870 million project.

The project commenced with designing and relocating the new glazed facade ‘front door’, the entrance of the Casino reoriented to face the harbour as well as the construction of a 48 metre glass façade.

This was followed by work on enhanced gaming areas, refurbishment and extension of the retail arcade and a new five-star hotel - The Darling. The 12 level, 171 room The Darling, the first five Star hotel to be built in Sydney in the past 10 years.

The last project to be completed in the overhaul was the $100 million event centre.

Design teams included:

  • Architect - Buchan Group (Casino)
  • Architect - Fitzpatrick & Partners (Casino + MUEF)
  • Architect - Cox Richardson (The Darling)
  • Structural Engineers - Taylor Thomson Whitting
  • Acoustic Engineers - Acoustic Logic
  • Interior Designers - DBI Design (The Darling)
  • Interior Designers - Sceno Plus (MUEF)

The construction commenced in 2009 and was one of the largest construction projects in Sydney in the middle of the Global Financial Crisis, it was also delivered on time and under budget.

An aerial shot of The Star redevelopment.

The 7,800 square metre entertainment venue is above the newly refurbished gaming area and is designed to host performances, conferences and banquet-style functions with a capacity of up to 4,000 people.

The new Event Centre includes pre-function rooms, VIP suites, bars and kitchens as well as back-of-house support areas such as service links, loading docks and lifts.

A key design feature of the event centre is a custom designed glass facade that 'replicates the multifaceted geometry of a gem' that can be backlit at night to create a light display.

David Ghannoum, regional managing director New South Wales at Brookfield Multiplex said:

 “Our team collaborated with Echo Entertainment Group to create a landmark project that will be Sydney’s premier entertainment destination for years to come. It’s an extraordinary achievement given the construction challenges created by the 24 hour live gaming environment and the tight urban site.”