New South Wales
The Bond: A Sustainable Work Oasis
In the heart of Norwest Business Park, The Bond, a seven story engineered timber marvel, redefines workspace sustainability. The vision was clear: an adaptable space prioritizing occupant well-being and productivity. The challenge? Achieve PCA A Grade Office rating with a 25% lower construction cost target than comparable projects. The solution? Streamlined processes creating an economically optimised constructure. Strategic location aligns with a master plan for porous connectivity, maximizing natural light. The materiality, inspired by local heritage, utilises clay and brick. The Bond is not just a building; it’s a testament to visionary design, economic feasibility, and environmental responsibility a blueprint for future sustainable workspaces.
The Bond, designed with cutting edge cross laminated timber (CLT) technology, features CLT for the floorplates, walls, and stairs, traditional laminated timber for columns and beams, and full height glazing for natural light. The biophilic design and materiality enhances well being and concentration, attracting health and medical tenants. Located opposite Norwest Private Hospital, The Bond’s CLT use drove the attraction of world leading medical tenants. Its design aligns with tenants’ goals to pioneer people centred healthcare. Unique features, including a performance glass curtain wall and exposed timber, enhance the experience for patients and staff, making The Bond a transformative space for health and medical innovation.
Context, Landscape Consultant
Core Consulting Engineers, Fire Engineering
Ethos Urban, Town Planner
Gennaoui Consulting, Traffic Consultant
Group DLA, Access Consultant
HDR, Services Consultant
PKA Acoustic Consulting, Acoustic Consultant
TTW, Civil Consultant
TTW, Facade Engineer
TTW, Structural Engineer
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
