The project developed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Architectus seeks to create a new large work center in the Circular Quay area of Sydney, providing flexible spaces to facilitate adaptation to different ways of working. Thanks to the proposed structure, the workspaces without core and displaced pillars enhance the views of Sydney Harbor and create a workspace that promotes community, collaboration, well-being and productivity of workers.
The building's innovative façade is formed by a series of external transverse braces derived from structural stress diagrams. The south façade is divided into three sections, with concrete cores responsible for closing the three transparent banks of elevators that animate the façade. The entire elevation is vertically articulated to modulate its visual impact on the horizon.
“We are delighted that Salesforce Tower has been recognized at the Asia Pacific Property Awards. “The project activates the urban precinct that forms part of Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay and creatively embraces the future of the workplace, providing a wide range of flexible spaces to facilitate different modes of working.”
Gerard Evenden, studio director at Foster + Partners.
Salesforce Tower at Sydney Place by Foster + Partners. Photograph by Brett Boardman Photography.
“Salesforce Tower is a world-class project and a new icon on the Sydney Skyline. It is now home to major local and international tenants and is enjoyed by all who visit and use its vibrant laneways and public squares that are revitalizing the soul of Sydney. "That's why it's fantastic to receive recognition from international experts."
Dario Spralja, director of Architectus.
The project builds on the low-carbon transport approach with a public bike storage facility, accommodating 200 bikes and a maintenance station in Sydney's first public bike hub. The building aims to achieve a NABERS energy performance of 5.5 stars, a Green Star rating of 6, and is the first building in Sydney to achieve Platinum WELL Core and Shell pre-certification rating. Its city center location offers occupiers a wealth of low-carbon transport alternatives, with guests being able to walk to train stations, ferry terminals and the light rail network along George Street. .
Salesforce Tower has also been shortlisted for this year's Property Council Excellence Awards (for Best Office Development), the CTBUH Awards (for Structure) and CREDAWARD (for Integrated Commercial Project).
