It is the main court complex in Sydney, containing local courts, state government courts and the District Court of New South Wales...
It was named the ‘Downing Centre’ after former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Reg Downing.
nswcourts.com.au

Originally the elegant Mark Foy's flagship store on the corner of Liverpool, Elizabeth and Castlereagh streets, it was converted for use as courts in 1985. It has a distinctive façade of white bricks with yellow faience work to the sills and cornices. Two corner towers with yellow pinnacles surmount the building. Originally three storeys it was extended several times in the interwar period and is now eight storeys high.
dictionaryofsydney.org

Most beautiful!

Thanks Annamaria

two very contrasting architectural styles!! well seen!

Thanks Gabi

A great one, Gillian ! A fine architectural picture with the opposites of styles !

Thanks Ulrich. It was immediately appealing as a photo opportunity.

A superb perspective and very clean and sharp picture Gillian.,

Thanks Rosalyn

A brilliant photo, Gillian. I do love the variety of windows etc.

Thanks Jenny, yes quite a few window styles there.

Le choc des générations.L'histoire est en marche, que l'on regrette ou pas.

Many fine old buildings in Sydney, good that they have preserved some of the history.

tetris

I hadn't heard of "tetris", interesting.