Renowned developer Iwan Sunito is calling on his peers to reimagine the way they design buildings in Australia and around the world, by shifting their focus to create modern-day masterpieces like the award-winning Infinity in Sydney's Green Square.

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Renowned property developer Iwan Sunito is championing a revolution in architectural design, both in Australia and globally, through his spirited call to peers for innovation and creativity in building construction. Sunito, the CEO of One Global Capital, emphasizes the power of architecture to inspire and uplift communities, urging for a design philosophy that transcends traditional approaches. His vision is evident in the design of Sydney's Infinity by One Global Capital in Green Square, an award-winning development celebrated for its groundbreaking aesthetics.

Drawing inspiration from iconic global landmarks like India's Taj Mahal, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, and the Sydney Opera House, Sunito advocates for architectural endeavors that leave an indelible mark on cities' skylines and the spirit of those who inhabit them. His portfolio, showcasing projects such as the Infinity building in Green Square, demonstrates his commitment to crafting spaces that resonate with beauty and functionality. This particular project has not only garnered multiple awards but has also captured the attention of audiences nationwide as the backdrop for a popular television series, symbolizing its cultural and aesthetic significance.

Sunito extends a challenge to the development community at large, to pursue designs that harmonize with human psychology and the natural environment, aiming to enhance the quality of urban life and foster community engagement. He underscores the role of architecture in eliciting positive emotional responses, such as comfort and happiness, by integrating elements that people are naturally drawn to, like curvature and connection with nature. This approach is supported by insights from psychologist Dr. Bec Jackson, who notes the capacity of well-designed buildings to facilitate social interaction and amplify feelings of well-being among urban dwellers.

Through his work and forward-thinking outlook, Sunito confronts the notion that beauty in architecture comes at a prohibitive cost. He argues that the success of his projects, breaking records in terms of price and occupancy, is proof that investment in exceptional design not only benefits the developer but also cultivates vibrant, thriving communities. As he unveils plans for a futuristic city, Sunito remains steadfast in his belief that the true essence of building lies in its potential to transform and enrich lives.



Reviving iconic architecture: Iwan Sunito's mission

From India's Taj Mahal to Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and of course our very own Sydney Opera House, the world boasts a number of incredibly beautiful buildings and now it's here in Sydney that the beautiful buildings of the future are being designed and constructed. We've got to push for a better design than just what we have done in the past. Iwan Sinita was an architect turned property developer on a mission to bring style to our cities and suburbs. I've seen the best of the best building around the world, I travel around the world to see amazing buildings but if architecture can be that powerful in the spirit of a human being and it lifted up and motivated people to go all the way because they think it's worth it then I can actually do the same. In recent years the CEO of One Global Capital has been responsible for some of Sydney's most iconic developments including the multi-award winning infinity building in Green Square which you may just recognise from TV. For the next eight weeks of the married at first sight experiment, these apartments will be home for our nine newlywed couples. It was love at the first sight, it was like oh my god it was unbelievable, it's an icon. When we saw the design it was, we knew it's going to be the one piece of architecture that would be the next one after Sydney Opera House. With the help of some of the best designers in the world Mr Sinita is now calling on other developers to realise beauty is far more than skin deep when it comes to high density development. Beyond giving people a place to live is a sense of what building can do to people. How do you make architecture that makes people and the city happy? Our brains love curves, we love curvature. Buildings that help us to feel closer to our natural environment, we have a psychological preference for them. According to psychologist Dr Bec Jackson it's not just the people who call beautiful buildings home who benefit. Obviously human beings have an affinity for connection to other humans and so within an urban environment if you have an attractive building then people naturally will gravitate and be around other human beings so you're getting this souped up dopamine hit. It's these same psychological principles that Iwan Sinito says are behind all of his projects and as he unveils plans for a so-called city of the future the veteran developer is staring down critics who say building beauty requires big bucks. We've broken every record of price, we've broken every record of occupancy because after all we're not just building a building we're building a community. you

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