Imperial has been selected as a finalist in the annual AIA architecture awards in the multiple housing category. The project was among 68 projects selected from 168 entries. The project is on record and will be showcased on the AIA website, in the special awards edition of Architecture Bulletin in July and showcased in the Architecture today exhibition. Imperial is located in the theatre district of downtown Sydney. It is mixed use building with 250 serviced apartments, pool, gym, offices and shops. Its design focuses on connection, light and surface. The 33 storey building comprises three forms which step down to Campbell Street to retain solar access to Belmore Park. It is distinguished by a through site pedestrian way, coloured interlay glass louvre screen, ‘chiselled’ concrete ledges and light courts.