Taking prime position at Darling Square located at 1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket, is The Exchange, a spiralling, light-filled ‘hive,’ designed by world-renowned Japanese architecture firm, Kengo Kuma & Associates who are bringing their signature design aesthetics to Australia for the first time.
A civic space to meet the city’s needs as much as it’s ambitions, The Exchange provides convenience while connecting Sydney to a rich range of services and amenities within Darling Square.
Within The Exchange, discover the state-of-the-art City of Sydney library, a ground floor food hall that is sure to satisfy your appetite from day-to-night and a Cantonese mezzanine restaurant by Golden Century. There is also a childcare facility spanning over two-floors and a rooftop with sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline.
Powering Sydney’s start-up culture, The Exchange will include a dedicated IQ-Hub and Makerspace - providing flexible spaces for events, seminars, meetings, workshops and cross-disciplinary creativity and invention.
Standing at six-storeys high and wrapped in 20 kilometres of sustainably sourced Accoya timber, The Exchange is a Sydney architectural icon and an innovative hub within the city.
With a dedicated children’s area, free WiFi, public computers, plenty of study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and ample free space to simply read or work on projects solo or with friends or colleagues, the Darling Square Library is a core part of the thriving, creative environment.
Also contributing to the environment of creativity and innovation is the Ideas Lab. A 200 square meter makerspace within the library which has 3D printers, soldering stations, and a laser cutter, all of which can be used by start-ups and by the public as part of regularly scheduled workshops.
So be sure to come by and check out the range of classes and workshops available, including basic lessons in coding, robotics and virtual reality design! It is sure to be a unique experience, and make for a great story to share with friends and family.
Located on the mezzanine level within The Exchange, experience the flavours of Cantonese cuisine at XOPP, opened by the team behind Haymarket institution, Golden Century.
Bringing a contemporary dining concept, you’ll find Cantonese delicacies mixed with Australian ingredients. Hiramasa Kingfish Sashimi is served alongside Finger Lime, Typhoon Shelter Styler Southern Rock Lobster is made to order, and the succulent Peking Duck with pancakes are not out of place. To finish, try their inventive Jasmine Bubble Tea Panna Cotta.
Fans of Golden Century will also notice a few subtle nods to the families flagship restaurant. Most notably the beloved Pipis in XO Sauce dish, which has also been paid homage to in the restaurant's name.
For those seeking a light meal, XOPPs bar also offers snacks and light dishes served alongside cocktails and an impressive list of 250 wines. Seated at the bar you can enjoy the atmosphere and pace of the 160-seat restaurant or take in the spiralling wooden exterior of The Exchange through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Serving up everything from Japanese-inspired burgers to salad bowls to sweet treats, discover twelve of Sydney’s best bites together under one roof, making it even easier for food lovers to experience the cities most flavoursome dishes. Inside you'll find Japanese burger joint Ume Burger, salad bar Fishbowl, Asian fusion cafe The Brothers Cafe and many more!