Atlassian plans to build the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower for its new headquarters in a tech precinct at Central Station in Sydney.

Atlassian has chosen New York-based SHoP architects and Australian practice BVN as the design team for the 40-storey building.

The tech giant says their groundbreaking design of timber, with a glass and steel facade will include a mix of outdoor and indoor spaces and feature an energy-efficient approach.

The project will target:

● 50 per cent less embodied carbon in construction compared to a conventional building

● 50 per cent less energy consumption compared with a new conventionally operated building and solar panels in the vertical facades, to generate green power on-site

● The building will operate on 100 per cent renewable energy from day one and include solar panels built into the facade

Atlassian is the first anchor tenant to sign up to the NSW Government’s tech precinct plan for Central Station. Once complete, 4000 Atlassian staff will use the building.

“This building will breathe new life into this part of Sydney. It’s an amazing design. We’ve searched the world to find the best architects and engineers to put it together,” Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar said.