5 Bourke Road
Location
Getting there
Minutes to Green Square Rail Station — at the centre of the City of Sydney Council’s vision for Green Square and the City’s next dynamic business precinct — 5 Bourke Road is connected by rail, bus, road and proximity to Sydney’s CBD.
Designed to reflect and capture the eclectic blend of the heritage of Alexandria with the vibrant newly designed town of Green Square, 5 Bourke Road embraces contemporary architecture and design to create an interconnected and versatile work space.
A stone’s throw from Green Square Rail Station, this is arguably not just one of the most accessible locations in all of Sydney, but in the once industrial heartland of Sydney the newly created Green Square Town Centre will cater to new business and communities of the 21st century.
Green Square
Sydney’s oldest industrial heartland is transforming into a vibrant, sustainable and connected community and workplace.
For the first time in over 100 years, the City of Sydney is designing a new town town-center. The heritage and charm of this inner-city area will be revitalised using innovative design to create a CBD quality public domain — a great place to live, work and visit. Close to the Airports, Port Botany, St Peters’ interchange for M5 and M4 motorways and Sydney’s CBD — Green Square is connected by rail, bus and cycleway.
- 278 hectare urban renewal area
- $13 billion urban renewal construction
- 30,500 new residential dwellings $540 million contribution from the City of Sydney Council over the next 10 years
- 61,000 people are expected to live in Green Square by 2030
5 Bourke is part of the first new purpose built town centre sydney has seen in 100 years
4 Mins
To Central Railway Station
easy access
M1 and Eastern Distributor exit / entry at Link Road
parks
Walk to Perry and Alexandria Park
150M
From Green Square station
close to
Proposed St Peters’ M4 / M5 motorway interchange
Accessibility
End of journey facilities and off–street parking
350M
To nearest bus stop
3KM
To Airports and CBD
150M
To the new Green Square Town Centre and retail precinct
8KM
To North Sydney
Walk to
Cafés, restaurants and shops
aquatic centre
Short walk to the new Green Square Aquatic centre
Lifestyle
Meet your locals
There are few places anywhere that can rival the area surrounding 5 Bourke for its diverse and abundant range of retail, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Entertaining clients, rewarding staff, or simply grabbing a bite for yourself, some of Sydney’s most iconic eateries and bars are only a short walk from your office.
Start your day with a coffee over the road or pick up a pastry from the iconic Bourke Street Bakery. Grab a quick burger in the lush surroundings of The Grounds at Alexandria, or sample gastronomic treats at Koskela kitchen. Unwind at the end of the day at one of the many unique bars, distilleries and breweries in the Alexandria area.
Just a short stroll from 5 Bourke, the up and coming Ebsworth St is emerging as a standout food and coffee destination.
Social Society is the newest contemporary location to Green Square and serves great food and coffee in a beautiful atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Mecca are socially-conscious coffee roasters,brewers and lovers serving superb coffee every day.
When it comes to eating, Freddie Green's is a distinguished neighbourhood Italian restaurant known for its big flavour Italian dishes made with the freshest produce.
For big work events and functions look no further than Butcher and the Farmer. Head chef Steve Flood has crafted an exceptional menu of share plates that are honest and delicious to match the vibrant atmosphere.
Shopping and recreation
With everything from boutique specialty stores to the diverse range of food retail at the East Village Shopping centre and Green Square Town Square shopping precinct, being able to fit your shopping needs around your work day couldn’t be easier.
Need to take a break and clear your head? Choose from over a dozen local parks including Alexandria Park, Sydney Park and Moore Park to go and recharge your batteries. If you’re after something more energetic, Green Square offers everything from the biggest brands in fitness to independent specialists. Indoor/Outdoor basketball, futsal and other sports are nearby along with the new Green Square Aquatic Centre. Need some inspiration? Then head to the antique shops and independent art galleries.
One of the big standouts coming soon is the Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre set to open in 2020.
The new aquatic centre will be the largest built since the Sydney Olympics. Inspired by Sydney's famous ocean swimming spots, there will be a 50m heated outdoor pool, 25m heated indoor program pool, indoor leisure pool, heated hydrotheraphy pool and a health and fitness centre and covered outdoor yoga deck.
Ebsworth St stands close to the heart of the Green Square with the Civic Plaza, newly award-winning library and parks, offering tranquil places to relax and exercise or just be part of the activity.
The street lays a strong foundation for building a strong, sustainable community and includes arrays of retail, coffee and restaurant spots, plus Woolworths and BWS.
The building
Key features
Built to harness natural light with extensive glazing to its north and south facades 5 Bourke is targeting a 5 star green rated building that provides approximately 4,800 square meters of commercial floor space over 6 floors.
Versatility was a key factor in design, with fluid space created through interconnecting levels, dedicated meeting rooms, breakout areas and kitchen facilities on every level, plus balconies and outside spaces.
Large floor plates with minimal columns provide opportunity for multiple fit out design solutions. The building will target a 5.5-star NABERS energy rating and 5-star Green Star Design.
End of journey facilities and off street parking guarantee a fresh and stress free start to the day no matter how you choose to get to the office.
Large floor plates with minimal columns provide opportunity for multiple fit-out design solutions
5 Bourke building design features
- Floor plates of approximately 800 sqm. Large floor plates with minimal columns provide opportunity for multiple fit out design solutions.
- Ground Floor of approximately 525 sqm for showroom / retail / café / restaurant / gym fitness / lifestyle uses;
- Structural design of building has options to accommodate slab penetrations for inter floor stairs.
- End of trip facilities provided for employee cyclists, runners and walkers.
- Environmental credentials targeting a 5.5–star NABERS energy rating and 5–star Green Star Design.
- 34 car spaces – Access driveway from Bourke Road.
Sustainable design
5 Bourke is the outcome of the City of Sydney Council’s rigorous ‘Competitive Design Policy’ which invited three leading architectural firms to each submit a design for 5 Bourke. A Panel then assessed and reviewed each proposal to arrive at the winning design for 5 Bourke, which was submitted to Council as part of the Stage 2 Development Application.
Designed to achieve 5 star green rated building and a performance equivalent to 5.5 star NABERS rating
5 Bourke sustainable initiatives include:
- Provision of renewable energy and reduction of greenhouse emissions, sick building syndrome and glare.
- Reduction in greenhouse emissions and pollutants.
- Reduction of potable water consumption and significant savings in water use.
- End of trip facilities provided for employee cyclists, runners and walkers.
- Environmental credentials targeting a 5.5–star NABERS energy rating and 5–star Green Star Design.
- 34 car spaces – Access driveway from Bourke Road.
Building plans
STACKING PLAN
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN A
TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN B
LEVEL 8 FLOOR PLAN
