Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Former names
  • Sydney Exhibition Centre
  • Sydney Convention Centre
General information
StatusDemolished
TypeConvention centre
Architectural styleModern architecture
LocationDarling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°52′33″S 151°12′01″E / 33.87585°S 151.20015°E / -33.87585; 151.20015
Opened5 May 1988
DemolishedDecember 2013
CostA$80 million
ClientDarling Harbour Authority
OwnerNSW Government
Technical details
Floor count3
Floor area35,000 square metres (380,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architects
Architecture firmPhilip Cox Richardson Taylor Partners
Main contractorLeighton Contractors
Other information
Seating capacity3,500 (Auditorium)
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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 on 5 May 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.