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How 3XN turned an 'ageing, unloved' building into the world's first 'upcycled skyscraper'

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How 3XN turned an 'ageing, unloved' building into the world's first 'upcycled skyscraper'

Fred Holt, partner at 3XN Architects and director at 3XN Australia, unpacks the building blocks behind an Earthshot Prize nominated project

clock 01 June 2026 • 7 min read