In the Architect's words: 1 Bligh Street Sydney

There were four critical considerations for 1 Bligh Street:

  1. View
  2. Public space
  3. Work environment
  4. Green building

The building was designed for excellence and has achieved the highest 6 Star Green Star Rating in NSW with points for environmental design innovation including:

  • Double skin facade
  • Naturally ventilated glass atrium running the full height of the building
  • 40% recycled concrete
  • 90% steel with 50% recycled content
  • FSC certified timber
  • Recycled timber
  • Solar Cooling
  • Tri-generation
  • Black water treatment
  • Rainwater harvesting

Architect: Architectus and Ingenhoven Architects

Image source: H.G. Esch

Article Source:  https://dynamic.architecture.com.au/awards_search?option=showaward&entryno=2012025541