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Facades are a reflection of an architect’s creative vision. It’s the first thing we notice about a building while the design and materials used reveal much about the identity and what’s on offer inside. Richard Francis-Jones is design director for fjmt, the architects behind Sydney’s latest architectural landmark , the mixed-use King & Phillip development . The project, which is scheduled for completion in 2020, features a stunning facade that incorporates curved glass and perforated bronze -coloured screens to create the impression of a shimmering golden tower . “Architects are definitely spending more time on facades in their designs, all around the world,” Francis-Jones says. “I think there is much greater recognition of them. Not only do they contribute to the character and identity of our streets and public spaces but equally as important is the way they perform and the way they work.” bronzed exterior encompasses the entire building." /> Sydney development King + P...

Two townhouses in the Carnegie Hill area of Manhattan's Upper East Side are to be combined into a stunning megamansion, if plans approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday go ahead. Matthew Harris, a partner at the investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners , bought up 53 and 55 East 92nd Street , just a block and a half from Central Park, with the intention of creating a stunning six- story super mansion . The front of the buildings, which were build around the turn of the century, will remain much the same, but the rear will be replaced with a massive glass facade , while the back yard will be turned into a sunken garden - a far cry from the traffic of nearby Madison and Park Avenues. But it's the inside that will see the real changes, dnainfo reported.  55 East 92nd Street (pictured) are a pair of ordinary townhouses" class="blkBorder img-share" /> Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday go ahead, its rear (seen in mock-up...