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PROJECT AT A GLANCE Classification: Commercial Location: Sydney, Australia Approx. Project Cost: $1 billion Approx. Commencement Date: 2020 Approx. Completion Date: 2025
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ustralian tech giant Atlassian has announced plans to build the world’s tallest hybrid timber building in Sydney, which will serve as its new headquarters. The building will be around 40 storeys high and accommodate up to 4,000 of Atlassian employees when complete in 2025. It is part of the New South Wales Government’s plan develop a new tech precinct at Central station, expected to host 25,000 workers. Atlassian is the first anchor tenant to sign up to the plan, and has chosen New York-based architect SHoP, and Australian practice BVN as the design team of its new building. DEVELOPMENT COMPOSITION The new Atlassian headquarters features a ground-breaking design of timber, with a glass and steel façade that include a mix of outdoor and indoor spaces, and uses an energyefficient approach that features natural ventilation and large planted terraces giving access to nature. The existing Railway Square YHA at the site will be revitalized and incorporated into the lower levels of the new building. The existing heritage parcel shed will also be incorporated into the development. In line with Atlassian’s commitment to operate on 100%
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CREDIT LIST CLIENT: ATLASSIAN CORPORATION PLC ARCHITECT: SHOP ARCHITECTS & BVN ARCHITECTURE C&S ENGINEER: ECKERSLEY O’CALLAGHAN & TTW
Artist impression: Atlassian’s new headquarters sets to become the tallest hybrid timber building in the world. (Source: SHoP Architects and BVN)
