A major metro. A three-year transformation. And one of the most iconic public infrastructure projects in Sydney’s recent history.
A major metro. A three-year transformation. And one of the most iconic public infrastructure projects in Sydney’s recent history.
BetterTiles is proud to have supplied premium terrazzo for the Sydney Metro upgrade of Central Station — a project led by Transport for NSW, Sydney Metro, Woods Bagot, and Laing O’Rourke. Our scope included high-performance terrazzo across the Grand Concourse, Suburban Platforms, Intercity Platforms and the North–South Concourse.
But this wasn’t just about durability and compliance. It was about turning a high-traffic space into something intentional, intuitive and inspiring.
At the heart of the station lies a 113m x 19m in-situ terrazzo floor artwork — a striking design feature that doubles as a guiding path for commuters and a quiet moment of reflection. Inlaid throughout the surface are meditative cues like “Simply breathe naturally” and “Stay focused when everything moves around you.”
This tactile, grounding element brings a sense of rhythm to the pace of everyday travel — helping millions navigate not just the station, but the moment they’re in.
The result is a civic space that feels as considered as it is connected — engineered for durability, but designed for presence.
“Good design doesn’t just move people. It grounds them.” It’s not only about sparking awe or admiration — it’s about creating a quiet anchor in a restless world. A space that lets people breathe a little deeper, stand a little taller, and feel a sense of belonging. The best design isn’t fleeting; it lingers. It becomes part of how someone experiences themselves in a place, turning walls, textures, and tones into something deeply personal and profoundly human.
