Workspaces, Building 13

Robust spaces for a wide variety of ways of working in Building 13 now leasing.

Spaces have nature views either across the Jerrabomberra Wetlands or, in time, over a large contemplative public space: a grassy wetlands with raised board- walks and stepping stones. The overall immersion in a natural environment will suit organisations that value an atypical setting designed to foster creative and divergent thinking. All spaces have generous ceiling heights, large operable windows, abundant light and shallow floorplates. Fit outs are fully customisable to suit tenant needs. Climate-sensitive design – the main façade of metal mesh awnings provides shading to the internal spaces – ensures occupant comfort and health while reducing energy use.

Workspaces will be colocated with an all day eatery, wellness spaces and retail. These commercial offerings, split over ground, level 1 and level 2, open out to a new wetlands garden and public space to be constructed onsite. Building 13 is designed by Turner Prize-winning architecture, design and art collective, Assemble (UK) in collaboration with Jam and EllEll Architects (UK), Jane Irwin Landscape Architecture (AUS), CK Architects (AUS), Indesco (AUS) and Norman, Disney & Young (AUS). The building will be the first built as part of the industrious neighbourhood – where over time ten new buildings will be constructed to the north of the existing Building 3. The neighbourhood will support a spectrum of activities from production and manufacturing, sport and recreation, retail and community activities along with spaces for work.

Dairy Road is a 14-hectare site in Canberra’s East Lake next to the industrial suburb of Fyshwick and the Jerrabomberra Wetlands. So far at Dairy Road, an adaptive reuse approach has focused on interior architectural insertions in two existing industrial warehouses, providing workshops for makers and producers. More recently indoor recreation and wellness operators have also found a home in these repurposed spaces. Gardens have replaced asphalt and concrete providing shade, seating and open areas for events and play. These works have transformed Dairy Road into a destinational innovation and creative precinct with an established community of 40+ businesses working across art, culture and design, creative industries, technology, food production, hospitality, light industry, and recreation and health, attracting 800,000 visitors annually.

Dairy Road is located 5 kilometres from Canberra’s city centre with easy connections via bus and active travel paths. A typical car journey to the city centre takes approximately 10 minutes. The precinct is located 3 kilometres from Canberra Airport, providing immediate access to daily domestic flights to all major Australian cities.