A proposed six storey commercial office building on the edge of Sydney’s CBD is being spruiked as a “showcase” contemporary workplace that will support the creative and cultural industries on the city fringe.
The building, designed by Grimshaw, will be located at 9-13 Brisbane Street in Surry Hills, and will be composed of more than 2,000 square metres of office space with a cafe on the ground floor.
9-13 Brisbane Street by Grimshaw.
The building will be arranged vertically in three distinct parts. An opaque core on the southern, “blind” side of the site, which will contain the stairs, lifts and building services, will be made from warm coloured in-situ concrete.
The middle section will be made from transparent glazing fixed to natural anodized steel to form the bulk of the workplaces.
Finally, the northern section will be the translucent edge of the building. It will contain collaborative working spaces and meeting rooms. The translucent glazing is designed to provide maximum daylight while also mediating privacy and providing a canvas for public art.
The three elements will be separated by recessed operable louvres which will promote cross ventilation in the east and west facades.
9-13 Brisbane Street by Grimshaw.
A 66-square-metre landscaped roof terrace will crown the building and provide outdoor amenities for the building’s occupants.
“The rooftop is envisaged as a place where the building occupants can gather and socialize,” the architects said in a development application.
“Generous access to natural light and passive ventilation ensures these cultures will thrive. The concept of biophilia, which is increasingly recognized as a key consideration in the design and development of 21st century buildings has been incorporated. The idea of including nature into contemporary buildings through biophilic design, is built upon the premise that investing in a person’s health and well-being brings significant benefits in performance and productivity.”
The proposal also aims to be net zero carbon. “9-13 Brisbane Street [will] emerge as the exemplar boutique office building of its neighborhood. Renewing life within the Surry Hills by providing a unique workplace to the creative/tech tenants. [It] forms a vital anchor in the new ecosystem and will be a catalyst for further renewal.”
Source: Architecture - architectureau
