An architects guide to creative inspiration

Trained under Rem Koolhaas and Farshid Moussavi, Koichi Takada has studied and practiced architecture in New York, London, Tokyo and now Sydney.

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Federation Cliff Walk

Hike

A five-kilometre clifftop walk with postcard views out to the Pacific Ocean from Dover Heights to Watsons Bay.

Sculpture by the Sea

Event

The Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Sydney and Perth is Australia's largest annual outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibition was initiated in 1997, at Bondi Beach and it featured sculptures by both Australian and overseas artists.

Spice Alley

Food court

Vibrant destination featuring pan-Asian eateries & bars amid colourful surroundings.

Lantern by Wagaya

Japanese restaurant

Sleek yet playful modern Japanese restaurant with izakaya fare, sushi and private karaoke rooms.

The Old Clare Hotel

Hotel

This refined hotel, set in a 19th-century pub, is an 8-minute walk from Central Station. Rooms blend vintage and contemporary elements, offering free Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Some include free-standing tubs, while loft-style rooms feature sitting areas. Suites provide living and dining spaces with anterooms housing libraries.

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