Project updates
Tech Central
Tech Central is an innovation district which will provide up to 25 hectares of space for established and start up tech companies, with an ambitious vision to change the world through new thinking, creativity and technology.
The precinct expands across six iconic Sydney neighbourhoods – Surry Hills, Camperdown, Ultimo, Eveleigh, Darlington, Haymarket – and is home to some of Australia’s leading tech firms and startups, educational institutions, NSW major projects (Redfern North Eveleigh precinct and Western Gateway sub-precinct) and city-shaping development projects.
The initiative is Australia’s largest urban renewal program, hosting one million workers within a 30-minute travel radius, and 25,000 STEM graduates within a 2km radius. Underpinned by significant government investment, the NSW Government is committed to providing:
The precinct expands across six iconic Sydney neighbourhoods – Surry Hills, Camperdown, Ultimo, Eveleigh, Darlington, Haymarket – and is home to some of Australia’s leading tech firms and startups, educational institutions, NSW major projects (Redfern North Eveleigh precinct and Western Gateway sub-precinct) and city-shaping development projects.
The initiative is Australia’s largest urban renewal program, hosting one million workers within a 30-minute travel radius, and 25,000 STEM graduates within a 2km radius. Underpinned by significant government investment, the NSW Government is committed to providing:
About Atlassian Central
This world-leading development—and Atlassian’s future Australian headquarters—will be the catalyst for change and opportunity as the anchor of Sydney’s new government-backed Tech Central precinct, and will attract and retain the world’s top talent.
Atlassian Central will be a 39 level Premium grade tower totalling 59,100sqm NLA. The forward-thinking design and sustainability approach not only deeply aligns with the Atlassian and Dexus company values, but is also setting the project up to become one of the world’s tallest commercial hybrid timber buildings upon completion. This visionary sustainable design combines an impressive hybrid-timber structure, surrounded by a spectacular steel exoskeleton supporting a glass façade. The strikingly modern structure will stand in harmony with the heritage-listed Parcel Building (formerly YHA) which will be restored to its former glory during the redevelopment process and become the Atlassian Central building’s lobby.
Atlassian Central will be a game-changer for low-carbon construction, high occupant comfort and low energy consumption. It is leading the way in sustainable initiatives, including:
Atlassian Central will offer an activated retail destination with an integrated ground floor plane and enhanced accessibility, framed by an inspiring arrival experience for visitors and locals alike.
Atlassian’s people, products and values set out to drive the best ideas around the planet and Atlassian Central will be the epicentre for this in a way that is sustainable, functional and reflects the future of work.
Project highlights
Dynamic First Nations Artwork activates the public domain
Project timeline
Follow our progress
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August 2022
Commencement on site
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October 2026
Parcel shed reinstated
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August 2024
Level 1 complete
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May 2026
"Top out" Level 39 floor slab poured
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November 2026
Practical completion
Transport access
Seamless connectivity and access
With unparalleled access to rail, bus, bike and pedestrian networks, Atlassian Central is a location that will deliver seamless connectivity and unbeatable accessibility.
Project partners
Atlassian Central is proud to be partnering with a number of leading organisations to help bring this visionary project to life:
Atlassian
Atlassian’s mission is to unleash the potential in every team. Atlassian’s products help teams organise, discuss and complete their work. They have helped NASA teams design the Mars Rover, Cochlear teams develop hearing implants and hundreds of thousands of other teams do amazing things.
Founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar met at the University of New South Wales and launched Atlassian in 2002. It is now a global company with 11,000+ people across 13 countries and over 300,000 customers in over 190 countries.
Dexus
Dexus is a leading Australasian fully integrated real asset group, actively managing a high-quality Australasian real estate and infrastructure portfolio valued at $57.1 billion. Experts across our platform including funds, asset management, real estate and infrastructure investment and development work seamlessly together to find more in - and make the most of - every opportunity. Through real assets, we amplify opportunities for the benefit of our investors and communities.
Built Obayashi
Australian-owned and one of the country’s largest Tier 1 construction groups, Built signed a strategic partnership agreement in 2016 with Obayashi, one of Japan’s largest construction groups, to target select large-scale construction opportunities in Australia.
The agreement combines the construction skills and financial strengths of both organisations and allows for collaboration through Obayashi’s Tokyo R&D facility to develop construction-related technologies.
BOJV has since successfully delivered four commercial towers as part of the $2.8 billion Parramatta Square precinct for Walker Corporation including Australia’s largest commercial tower by net lettable area, 6&8 Parramatta Square.
ShoP Architechts
SHoP Architects is a leader in delivering creative design solutions, with iconic projects around the world totalling over seven million square meters. Based in New York City and with a global presence on six continents, SHoP leverages its industry-leading technological capabilities—many developed in-house—for high-performance collaborations with the world’s most innovative companies.
Notable SHoP projects include the supertall tower at 111 West 57th Street in Manhattan, the Uber and YouTube headquarters in San Francisco, Botswana Innovation Hub, Codrico Tower Rotterdam, and multiple diplomatic facilities under a Design Excellence contract with the U.S. Department of State. In addition to Atlassian Central, SHoP’s Australia work includes the Collins Arch project in Melbourne, winner of a CTBUH award for best tall mixed-use building, and Sydney’s 55 Pitt Street tower.
BVN
BVN is a creative collective of more than 300 architects, designers, researchers and makers. Australian at heart, with a global outlook, it also has studios in New York and London.
Building on 95+ years of award winning work, BVN’s experience spans a range of sectors and scales. Deliberate about interdisciplinary influence, dialogue and collaboration, this broad base underpins an ability to cross-pollinate between projects, innovate and explore new ideas. Committed to research, development and education, BVN’s growing body of expertise and thought leadership ensures it maintains they maintain currency in world’s best practice.
Inspired by problems and bold about solutions, continual evolution and experimentation propel BVN’s pursuit of a sustainable future. BVN cares equally for its clients and society, using design to help create a better world.
Community impact
Atlassian and Dexus will be coordinating with Transport for NSW, who are managing the renewal of the Central Station Precinct and its neighbours in the renewal of the Western Precinct. This will involve coordinating construction activities to minimise the impact on surrounding businesses and keeping neighbours informed of works.
