PROJECTS / 1 BLIGH
Australia's first green skyscraper
The 1 Bligh tower in Sydney’s financial district, prominently visible from the Harbour Bridge, is a striking addition to the city’s skyline. As Australia’s first truly “green” skyscraper, this 139-meter, 28-story tower combines top-tier sustainability, spatial efficiency, and careful urban integration, offering spectacular views of the harbor. Thanks to its elliptical shape, employees in nearly all offices can enjoy panoramic views.
The compact elliptical design maximizes views while minimizing solar heat gains. Urban planning considerations led the building’s footprint to respond to the unique intersection of two city grids at Bent Street. The gentle curves of the ground floor seamlessly connect Bligh Street with the lower O’Connell Street. The fully public ground floor, featuring public steps, visually extends Farrer Place and has become a popular seating area. The elevation of the office floors ensures that the public steps are well shaded in summer and pleasantly warmed in winter. Amenities such as a lobby café, an external coffee point, a childcare center, bicycle parking, and end-of-trip facilities (lockers and showers) within the “podium” serve both tenants and visitors.
