British-based firm Wilkinson Eyre Architects has beaten two American builders in a contest to build James Packers $1billion-plus Crown Sydney at Barangaroo, on the citys north-west.

A futuristic design made of sculptured glass and towering 250 m above the ground took the judges' unanimous vote.

The judging panel included representatives from Crown, property developer Lend Lease, the Barangaroo Delivery Authority and the NSW Department of Planning.

Pictures: Take a look at all the designs that were submitted

No Australian firms made the final cut.

Mr Packer will make the formal announcement on Thursday and has said earlier that he wants the 60-storey casino building to become Sydney's most iconic landmark since the Opera House.

He said he wanted the building to be instantly recognisable around the world and feature on postcards and memorabilia promoting Sydney.

The hotel will have about 350 guestrooms and suites above a high rollers casino.

The Crown proposal is currently in Stage 2 of the NSW government's unsolicited proposal process.

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British architects win Packer's Barangaroo casino design contest

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