Welcome to our new place.

Bullet's new studio is situated on the traditional land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture.

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Over the last few months, Bullet has undergone a period of transformation. We now find ourselves in a new home with a growing team and in the middle of some exciting new projects.

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Our new penthouse studio in Darlinghurst embodies the city’s rich history of development, urban design, and art. Originally built as a two-storey terrace in 1916, the current building combines industrial architecture with a modern aesthetic. Our location is almost equidistant between the centre of commerce and Kings Cross' nightlife, connecting us to Sydney’s active urban life.

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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the area saw the construction of numerous warehouse buildings, with Stockton House (our current location) and its twin Belford House constructed on either side of Riley Street in the 1920s. 

History 

William Street has seen it all. In the early 1800s, it was lined with Victoria terraces, shops, and heritage buildings. By the late 1800s, it had evolved into a bustling working-class community and a tram line would transform it into a major thoroughfare. As it expanded, nearly 100 properties were built up on the south side, marking the start of its urban growth. Suburbanisation in the 1960s and 70s left some of this area behind, but this made room for a vibrant, eclectic nightlife, with William Street, at times, playing host to the edgier side of Sydney life. Today, William Street remains a strip for the arts, theatre, fashion, and more.

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Art

William Street has long been synonymous with the arts. Sydney-based artists such as Tom Carment, David Hinchlif, Alix Fairbairn, and photographers like Jeff Carter and Max Dupain have displayed their work in galleries on William Street. 

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Architecture 

Famous landmarks and heritage buildings, from Hyde Park and the Coca-Cola sign to the south, include 1920s buildings like Greenville, the Australian Museum, and nearby gothic structures. Notable among these is the oldest national school in Sydney, which is now used as an office for the museum.

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Looking ahead

Bullet is one of many creative businesses that are calling this part of Darlinghurst home. With cutting-edge art, exciting venues, and great coffee right on our doorstep, we plan to stay for the long haul.

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Images: Sourced from City of Sydney Archives and National Archives of Australia