217 Northbourne

The design provides for a range of office accommodation types with various floor plate sizes which aims to achieve 5 star environmental ratings. Passive and active ESD initiatives will further establish the development as a significant benchmark for Canberra Central’s built environment.

The double height lobby entrance allows for a transition between publicly accessible and semi-private space and direct engagement with the street. This space has been designed to engage Northbourne Avenue and the lower two levels of the proposal while maintaining a continuation of the street ground plane at the south east corner and retention of existing trees.

The stepped level stair entry at the Northbourne Avenue and Forbes Street facades are landscaped with hard and soft elements allowing for passive recreational uses. A pedestrian access bridge to the first level is also provided off Northbourne Avenue, adjacent to the vehicle ramp access.