that i did not know  

"The roof of the new #SydneyFishMarket is a key sustainability feature, designed with over 400 solar-panel-lined aluminum cassettes that form its distinct, fish scaly appearance. The solar panels are designed to generate approximately 5% of the building's daily energy consumption."

https://www.dezeen.com/2026/01/19/3xn-designed-sydney-fish-market-opens/

3XN-designed Sydney Fish Market opens to the public

Sydney Fish Market, which claims to be the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere and features an undulating 20,000-square-metre roof canopy, has opened its doors in "an underutilised harbour area" in Sydney.

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from what i hear so far i won't be able to ever visit the new sydney fish market as i can't afford their food, not even the take-away 😆 #sydneyfishmarket

At the opening of the #SydneyFishMarket for breakfast. The food options are great and many surprisingly average priced. It's a nice building with a cool design, EXCEPT all the seating is north facing on the balcony, and it appears there will be no covering or shade for 3/4 of the year, which is *totally* detached from reality.

I just read it was Danish architects and I'm like ohhhhhh... that explains it.

I like it, but I'm not sure I $800 million like it.

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Sydney Fish Market is experiencing financial difficulties, reporting an $8 million loss and insolvency concerns, despite claims of stable operations. With a new facility in Pyrmont delayed until No…

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