1 Bligh
Location: Sydney CBD, NSW
Building Type: Premium Grade office
Title or Zoning: 100% Freehold
Status: Construction under way
Completion Date: May 2011
Architect: Ingenhoven Architekten in Germany and Architectus in Sydney
Builder: Grocon
Description
1 Bligh - the next generation in Premium-Grade sustainable office space, combines leading edge design, technology and sustainability in one of the world's most enviable locations.
In the heart of Sydney’s traditional financial precinct, this 27-level, Premium-Grade office building comprises 42,000 square metres of floor space, with typical floors of approximately 1,600 square metres. 1 Bligh enjoys magnificent views of Sydney Harbour and the city along Bligh, Bent and O'Connell Streets. Views are maximised by a façade of floor to ceiling glass with structural columns set well back from the perimeter.
1 Bligh will offer tenants the next generation in workspace design with features such as a naturally ventilated, full-height atrium creating connectivity between floors and allowing fresh air into the building. Other features include a wintergarden, roof terrace, child care centre and a large, sun-filled forecourt and entry hall.
Sustainability features
1 Bligh has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star - Office Design v2 Certified rating and is designed to achieve a 5 Star NABERS Energy Rating.
1 Bligh has been awarded the highest Green Star rating score in Sydney/NSW, which includes the maximum allowable five points for innovation in categories such as environmental design initiative and exceeding Green Star benchmarks.
Contributing to 1 Bligh’s green credentials is its distinctive “double skin”. The transparent façade comprises two layers of glass which are separated by a ventilated cavity and contain adjustable automatic blinds to shade the internal layer of glass, dramatically reducing solar heat gain while maintaining the harbour views.
A black water recycling system, recycled rain water for irrigation, gas generated energy for cooling, heating and electricity, and roof-mounted solar panels for electricity also contribute to 1 Bligh’s environmental rating.
Location details
In the heart of the city's core financial precinct, 1 Bligh offers Premium-Grade office accommodation in one of the best locations in Australia to conduct your business.
Adjacent are many of Sydney's prime office buildings, including Aurora Place, Chifley Tower and Deutsche Bank Place. 1 Bligh is centrally located with Circular Quay only two blocks to the north. Public transport is located near 1 Bligh with train stations at Circular Quay, Wynyard and Martin Place within a short walking distance. 1 Bligh also grants easy access to the ferry and bus services at Circular Quay.
Project timetable
Construction of 1 Bligh by one of Australia's leading contractors, Grocon, is on target with completion scheduled for May 2011.