Slice of Silicon Valley Completes in Sydney’s South

Time &amp; Place has completed construction of Bourke and Bowden , its $230-million commercial precinct in Sydney’s inner. Inspired by Silicon Valley’s focus on collaboration, creativity and innovation, the project at Alexandria comprises 16,500sq m of commercial and retail space, and 1500sq m of ground-level and rooftop communal outdoor areas. Designed by Wardle studio , the development surrounds a central landscaped courtyard and incorporates terracotta, aluminium and glass elements to reflect Alexandria’s industrial heritage A key feature is the “architectural treehouse”, a three-storey structure providing flexible, multi-mode meeting spaces. Time &amp; Place director Tim Price said the project aligned with the City of Sydney’s City Plan 2036, which seeks to revitalise fringe areas and create vibrant, connected spaces for modern workers. “We wanted a high-performance environment, and we also wanted that in a de-corporatised way, so trying to get away from the traditional concrete and glass tower and coming down to something which is more grounded,” Price told The Urban Developer . He said the concept was influenced by a 2019 trip to Silicon Valley, where he toured landmark developments such as Apple Park and the campuses of Google and Facebook. The trip highlighted how design fostered talent retention, he said, describing this as a key inspiration for Bourke and Bowden’s flexible and community-focused workspaces. Upon practical completion, the precinct was 85 per cent tenanted, including Australian tech innovator WiseTech Global which has taken two floors. Luxury wellness spa Soak Bathhouse and a high-end furniture retailer are also among initial tenants. Delete The precinct, built by construction firm Hickory, supports tenants committed to achieving net-zero carbon accommodation by 2030. Sustainability features include energy-efficient systems, low-impact materials and designs that maximise natural light and ventilation. The developer commissioned Chinese artist Guan Wei to populate the communal spaces with a series of sculptures titled Salvation . Price said the series “speaks to the history of migration” in the area and engaged with the “social pressures and dilemmas” we encountered in our environment. Acquired by Time &amp; Place in partnership with Hickory for $52.5 million in March 2021, the 8090sq m site gained approval from the City of Sydney Council in April 2022. Hickory chief executive Michael Argyrou said “the project goes beyond conventional construction” and contributed “to a precinct that blends striking architecture with a forward-thinking, community-centric visions”.

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