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Sector
Commercial
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Value
$390.00 million
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Service
Facilities Management
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Developer
Brookfield Multiplex
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Start date
June 2007
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Completion date
February 2009
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Net Lettable area
33,000 sqm
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Stage
Under Construction
"I welcome this building which - with a handful of others - is one of the pioneers of a healthier and more sustainable Sydney". Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP, 22 October 2007
Located at 1 Shelley Street, King Street Wharf, this unique 33,000 sqm building, developed and being built by Brookfield Multiplex for tenant Macquarie Group, comprises ground floor and 10 upper levels with floorplates ranging from approximately 1,950 sqm to 3,650 sqm.
The unique building has a striking external diagonal steel grid structural system, which sits beyond the building's sleek glass facade and removes the need for perimeter columns, assiting in the maximisation of the flexibility of the fit-out design.
The development includes retail at street level and five basement levels that include a bus interchange and carparking for tenants and the public.
The building has been designed to establish new benchmarks in environmental sustainability and workplace functionality and is seeking to achieve world’s best practice certification. A range of innovative environmentally sustainable development (ESD) initiatives including passive chilled beams and harbour water for heat rejection, have been incorporated into the building’s design.
The building offers large flexible floor plates, natural light, great amenities and an opportunity to create a unique working environment for Macquarie Group staff, it also provides Macquarie with an opportunity to develop campus style accommodation.
Environmental Features
Energy / Air Conditioning
- A passive chilled beam HVAC system to create energy efficient space cooling
- More than double volumes of fresh air over Australian Standards and a single pass air system means indoor air quality is of the highest possible standard with no recycled air in the building.
- Harbour heat rejection to reduce water consumption through elimination of cooling towers.
- The potential annual energy consumption for the development has been predicted to reduce carbon emissions by more than 40% compared to a typical office building.
Lighting
- Natural daylight penetrates well into the workfloors.
- Controls sense infiltration of natural light at the building perimeter and dynamically adjust artificial lighting to conserve energy.
- The lamps are held by high frequency ballast which reduces the flicker of flourescent lights.
- A T5 lighting system has been specified, which use a smaller than usual glass tube and providing the most energy efficient lighting.
Water Management
- Low flow water fixtures have been specified including toilets, taps and showers.
- Waterless urinals will be installed.
- The harbour water heat rejection means there is no base building water demand other than the sanitary fixtures.
- Dual pipework has been fitted allowing for grey and black water recycling.
Façade
- A high performance façade and central atrium promote natural light and mitigate solar load.
Interior
- Carpets, paints and adhesives all contain low volumes of volatile organic compounds, and therefore will be low emission, improving indoor air quality.
- Macquarie Group will progressively make decisions about interior details to match the sustainable aspirations of the base building.
Accessibility
- A coach layover terminal facility for 55 coaches is under the building to reduce coach traffic congestion.
Multiple bicycle parking spaces, with shower and locker facilities are included for tenants, and large numbers of visitor bicycle spaces are at the front of the building.
- Pedestrian links join the building to adjacent buildings, creating a covered direct route from Wynyard Station.
- Ferry links are at King Street Wharf.