Sydney, Australia is home to around 4.4 million people, the Sydney Opera House and (hopefully) a real-life version of Crocodile Dundee. These 12 Innovations from Sydney touch on a few other great ideas from the city down under.
If you are like me and have never had the pleasure of traveling there, the only way you've seen the city is via TV and the Internet. So, in order to tease your bloomin' onion-lovin’ taste buds once again, I give you these 12 Innovations from Sydney straight from the biggest city down under.
12 Innovations from Sydney
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Uncovered Criminal Mugshots
Photos By Sydney Police From 1912-1930 Found
10
Swank Treehouse Exhibitions
Sydney's ‘TreeLife' Event Showcases Eco Homes
9
Solar Skinned Structures
The LAVA ‘Tower Skin' Turns Ugly Building into a Masterpiece
8
Extraordinary Weather Anomalies
Fiery Red Dust in Sydney Causes Morning Chaos
7
Dubai and Sydney the Next Milan and Paris
Top 15 Fashion Cities (Research)
6
Teapot Cocktails
High Tea Lounge at the Loft in Sydney
5
Street Wall Magazines
'Not A Magazine' on the Walls of Sydney
4
Giant Illuminated Game Pieces
Jumbo Tetris Blocks Light Up Sydney Alley
3
Duck Fashion Show
Sydney Loves Quacks
2
Earth Hour 2008
Sydney, Australia
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Blind Pilots
Man Flies From London to Sydney Proving the Blind Can Have Fun Too
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Revitalized Australian Piers
Melbourne's Altona Pier Stretches 300 Meters to the Sea
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Gym-Themed Croissant Experiences
NUDAKE Haus Nowhere Shanghai is an Experimental Art Cafe
Cactus-Inspired Urban Skyscrapers
This Danish Skyscraper Features a Spiky Facade Design
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Perforated Facade School Exteriors
Fjcstudio Wraps the Darlington Public School in Aluminum
Immersive Jewelry Exhibitions
The TIFFANY & CO. Tiffany Wonder Exhibition in Tokyo is Engaging
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Maximalism Playful Roller Discos
Varun Kataria Unveils the Xanada Roller Disco in Brooklyn
Waffle-Stuffed Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Australia's New Waffle Double Features Two Chicken Buns
Performance Clog Innovations
Blundstone Transforms Industrial Heritage into Modern Comfort Design
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
YSG Adds a Vintage Touch to the Superfreak Cafe in Sydney
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Mountain Sheep-Inspired Attractions
Thilina Liyanage Proposes This Park Observation Deck Design
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Tokyo-Inspired Late-Night Lounges
Gordon Ramsey Opens Lucky Cat in Miami
Artful Cork Installations
Liz Diller, Eduardo Souto de Moura & Yves Béhar Present City Cortex
Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions
London Opens the New Digital Delight Installation
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
BIG Designs a Ballpark on the Vegas Strip for the Athletics
Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops
A New Aesop Outlet Features an Installation in London
Spice-Inspired Hotel Renovations
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Renovated Manly Pacific Hotel
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Lush Surroundings Glass Homes
Room 11 Designs the Glass House in Koonya Overlooking the Bay
Japanese Island Holiday Villas
BIG Unveils a Look at the Finished Not a Hotel Setouchi
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Hybrid Cookie Dough Croissants
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods Has a New Cookie Dough Croissant
Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes
Anderson Architecture Designs the Pocket Passive House
Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets
LEGO Introduces its Red London Telephone Box Set
Modern Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers
Selldorf Architects Have Designed the One Domino Square Project
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses
DUB Arquiectura Created the Casa La Escocesa on a Farm
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Swooped Museum Roof Planes
BIG Designs the Waterfront Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art
Swimming Pool-Inspired Venues
Swim Club in Austin, Texas Features Submarine Views
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
Heatherwick Studio is Redeveloping Olympia in London, United Kingdom
Interactive Kinetic Sculptures
This Dynamic Sculpture Takes Its Cue From Tide and Wind Data
Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes
YSG Updates the Interiors of a Seaside House in Byron Bay
Palm Springs-Inspired Coastal Homes
The Tonal Bliss Home in Melbourne Evokes Summery Energy
Edible Cocktail Bites
Bombay Sapphire Teamed Up with UK Bars to Create Gin-Infused Jelly Cubes
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Sail-Shaped Skyscapers
Hill West Architects Completes the Olympia Dumbo Building in Brooklyn
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Y-Shaped Community Pavilions
Sam Crawford Architects Creates a Red-Roof Pavilion in Sydney
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
Minimally Designed Historic Homes
Oliver Du Puy Designs the Garden Lane Residence
Chic Hair Salon Designs
Arent & Pyke Designed the Koda Hair Salon in Sydney
Sensory Airport Rooms
Perth Airport Opens a New Sensory Room Within Its T1 International Terminal
Gastronomy-Inspired City Aspirations
Quanzhou Wants to Become a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Interactive Playful Public Installations
OMA Joins Forces with UniFor on the PRINCIPLES Square
Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
The 'Space Crystal' Building Looks Like An Otherworldly Rock
Underground Station Expansions
Foster + Partners Introduces Two Stations on the Sydney Metro
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Sandwich-Inspired Water Slides
Subway Transformed Footlong Dippers Into 95-Foot-Long Dip 'N Slides
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Imaginative Cocktail Menus
Dean & Nancy on 22's World of Dreams Menu Evokes Wonder & Exploration
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society designs the Gardener's House in Melbourne
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
YouTuber-Backed Japanese Sodas
Cold Ones Introduces the Japanese-Inspired Pre-Mixed Soda Drinks
Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities
BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City
Retro Apartment Transformations
Space is around us Designs the Kyano Apartment in Greece
At-Home Tasting Menus
Uber Eats Partners with Michelin Restaurant Ikoyi for a New Tasting Menu
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces
The New BIG HQ is a New Office on the Industrial Harbour
Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations
Hello Kitty Happy 50 Will Take Over Hong Kong's Harbour City
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Australian Robot Vacuum Debuts
Philips' HomeRun 9000 Robot Vacuum is Made for Australian Shoppers
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars
Electric Bill Recently Opened Its Doors on Toronto's Bloor St.
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Regionally Inspired Cocktail Kits
This Summer Cocktail Kit Shares a Taste of San Diego
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Opulent Opera Venues
This Saudi Opera Complex is Inspired By Traditional Mud Brick Construction
Orange Marquee Canopy Designs
all(zone) Designs the MPavilion 9 with a Vibrant Orange Hue
Fashion-Forward Hotel Transformations
SO/Paris Gets a New Design with Annual Lobby Activations
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Tiara-Like Facade Victorian Homes
FMD Architects Designs the Tiara House in Melbourne
Authentic Scottish Delis
The Shoap is London's First-Ever Scottish Deli
Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens
Cobe Designs the Opera Park on a Copenhagen Island
17-Course Omakase Restaurants
Sunset Sushi Miami Will Open on a Fishing Pier
Garden-Connecting Melbourne Homes
Splinter Society Renovates and Extends the Gardener's House
London-Based Garden Roofscapes
James Corner Field Operations Designs a Roof Garden in London
History Museum Garden Renovations
London's Natural History Museum Underwent a Five-Acre Makeover
Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers
Neri&Hu Completes the New Bund Performing Arts Centre
Copper-Accented Apartment Blocks
Edition Office Designs the Fenwick St Project in Australia
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Copper-Extended Brutalist Building
BVN Extends the Sirius Building with a Copper-Pod Structure
Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces
Coffey Architects Designs the Tannery in London
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs
Snøhetta Unveils the Airside Skyscraper at the Kai Tak Airport
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
World Wonder Menus
Natural Wonders of the World Inspired Outback Steakhouse's Great Barrier Eats
Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs
BOIFFILS Architectures Redesigns Changi Airport Terminal
Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings
Atelier Matias Mosquera Designs the Shire Building
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores
Wutopia Labs Designs the Shanghai Book City with a Dynamic Facade
Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs
BIG Designs the Stage Set for WhoMadeWho's World Tour
Repurposed Metropolitan Landmarks
The Great Scotland Yard Hotel is a Former Police Headquarters
Dynamic Living Towered Residences
Triptyque Completes a Residential Tower in Onze22
Golden Age-Honoring Housing Blocks
Local Studios Create the Seestadt Aspern Housing Project
Waterside Spiralled Footpath Stadiums
BDP Designs the Suoyuwan Barracuda in Dalian Bay
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Staggered Family Home Designs
Ellway Designed the Renovated Cascade House in Paddington
Hardwood Lined Cottage Extensions
Prior Barraclough Designs the Union Street House
Digital International Move Support
Country Out Helps People Get Organized Before a Big Move
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses
STOMP Designs Billy O'Tea to Replicate a Docked Ship
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Cross-Cultural Influenced Apartments
The Roots of Paris Inspire a Hotel de Sagonne Apartment
Toronto Oyster Shop Concepts
Sand and Pearl Will Soon Open Doors to a New Concept in Toronto
Renovated Cottage Garden Extensions
John Ellway Renovates a Cottage with New Extensions
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
Unknown Works Designs the Bright Oasis Home in London