NSW Government
Planning

IDA

Case study

Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture

IDA is a contemporary residential development on a complex and sensitive site in Potts Point. The development sits among several heritage-listed buildings and takes advantage of its location and views to the city and harbour.

  • Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture
    Image credit: Simon Whitbread. Image source: WMK Architecture.
  • Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture
    Image credit: Simon Whitbread. Image source: WMK Architecture.
  • Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture
    Image credit: Simon Whitbread. Image source: WMK Architecture.
  • Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture
    Image credit: Simon Whitbread. Image source: WMK Architecture.
  • Set on a heritage site with a rich history, these contemporary apartments in Potts Point have panoramic views of Sydney harbour and skyline. Credit: Simon Whitbread. Source: WMK Architecture
    Image credit: Simon Whitbread. Image source: WMK Architecture.

The development adapts a 1970s timber-framed office building, a lodge from the 1850s and terrace houses from the 1900s into 33 luxury apartments.

Most of the apartments have one or 2 bedrooms and the penthouses have 3 bedrooms. The development also includes basement parking with 25 car spaces, accessed via McElhone Street.

  1. Project type

    Mid-rise apartment (3 to 6 storeys)

  2. Architect/Designer

    WMK Architecture

  3. Location

    • Aboriginal Country: Gadigal
    • Suburb: Potts Point
    • LGA: City of Sydney

  4. Development details

    • Developer: IPM
    • Site area (m2): 1,980
    • Land use zoning: R3 - Medium Density Residential
    • Number of storeys: 6
    • Number of homes in new development: 33
    • Total number of car parking spaces: 25

  5. Year

    Completed 2019