08/10/2026
The Central Market Clocktower and Lift
The iconic tower at the markets Gouger Street frontage was designed by Tectvs in 1999. A simple but bold structure drew on the market environment for its design references - hardworking, dynamic and agricultural. Materials were selected for their capacity to weather and age with dignity, require minimum maintenance and be ’street-wise’ in their urban context. Steel, brick, glass and copper were carefully selected to address the character and function of the market and adjoining heritage-listed south building.
Photographer: Bart Maiorana
Location: Adelaide Central Market
Awards:
- RAIA Award of Merit (Civic) 1999
- RAIA Top 100 Significant 20th Century South Australian Architecture