Opening Ceremony in Sydney for Office High-Rise Above Gadigal Station

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25 March 2025 | Sydney, Australia

The 154.6-meter Parkline Place commercial tower in Sydney, developed by Oxford Properties Group, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, and Investa, had an opening ceremony hosted on 4 March 2025 to celebrate final completion. Positioned above the new Gadigal Station, the project was designed with an integrated approach by Foster + Partners in collaboration with COX Architecture, Aurecon, and CPB Contractors.

Located between the Central Business District and Midtown Precinct, Parkline Place offers flexible office spaces, retail, cafes, and restaurants. The building is visually distinct, composed of three vertical sections with curved corner glazing. A central recess in the facade aligns with the station’s Park Street entrance, creating a seamless link between the transit hub and the development. The station’s entrance is highlighted by a glass structure allowing natural light into the concourse, while the office tower features a separate Pitt Street entrance with a triple-height lobby.

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Designed for efficiency, the massing incorporates large, flexible floorplates with a central core housing two banks of elevators. This layout ensures uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour and nearby parks while supporting open-plan office spaces with interconnecting stairs, social hubs, and breakout areas.

The building’s design prioritizes sustainability, earning WELL Platinum and Green Star 6-Star ratings. The primary south-facing elevation has minimal solar exposure, while east and west elevations reduce heat gain with smaller glazed areas, raised sills, and projecting sunshades.

A podium at the base integrates with the surrounding heritage-listed buildings on Pitt and Castlereagh streets, using sandstone and bronze elements to match the area’s architectural character. The station structure serves as the foundation for the tower, streamlining construction and making the project more cost-effective. Revenue from the over-station development also helped offset infrastructure costs, demonstrating a financially sustainable model for integrating transit and commercial projects.

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