Restored in full colour
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After a brief intermission, one of Paddington’s most distinctive addresses returns to the spotlight. Carefully restored and thoughtfully renewed by the same architects who designed the original cinema, this landmark destination honours the past while inviting what comes next. As we turn the lights back on at Verona, the legacy of these storied streets and much-loved spaces continues. A sincere embrace of all that’s come before, and a new home for the stories yet to be told.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Rediscover PaddingtonFor generations, the Verona has held a special place in Paddington's story, a landmark where community, culture and entertainment came together beneath its iconic façade. Its restoration honours this rich legacy, preserving the character and significance of a beloved local institution while introducing a new chapter for contemporary living. Surrounded by the heritage terraces, tree-lined streets and enduring charm that define Paddington, it is a place deeply connected to the history of one of Sydney's most treasured neighbourhoods.
FIG IA tram makes its way through the heart of Oxford Street with the Verona standing proudly nearby. An icon both now and then.
FIG IIThe gentle blur of bustling cafés and tree-lined terraces captures Paddington’s vibrant energy, where creativity and everyday life unfold in constant motion.
The best of Paddington is quite literally just beyond your doorstep. Saturday mornings start at the markets and lead to coffees that turn into lunch. Walks that take you down to Alimentari for fresh prosciutto, ricotta and basil, where you inevitably run into someone you know. An impromptu visit to Lucy Folk on the way back up. Lunch reservations made at 10 William followed by window shopping at P. Johnson. None of it planned. All of it Paddington.
FIG IIIThe vibrant colours of Paddington Markets reflect the neighbourhood's creative spirit, where local makers, artisans and designers bring the precinct to life every weekend.
FIG IVA rolling brick façade that sits in dialogue with all that surrounds it. The Verona continues a design conversation started on Oxford Street more than a century ago.
FIG VA rooftop setting worthy of an encore. The pool and surrounding space share a cinematic view above Paddington’s lush pocket gardens and bustling streetscapes.
There is an undeniable pulse of Paddington, a place that has seen so much and that welcomes all walks of life. At The Verona, this legacy is not replaced; it is renewed. An iconic pocket of Paddington is given new life and shaped for the lifestyles of tomorrow. This is an act of giving back to the streets that shaped it, to the stories that linger in its walls, and most importantly, to the people who will call Paddington home.
Through the shared vision of WT Malouf, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Richards Stanisich, a rare alchemy emerges: craft meets the romance of living. Together, they restore a landmark to its rightful place.