01 / Commercial
The Exchange
A confident architectural statement. Open, flexible commercial spaces connected by a distinctive structural form.
- Location
- Sydney, NSW
- Project
- Illustrative concept
Project study / The Exchange
A closer look.
Illustrative brief and proposed approach.
The brief
Explore a commercial building that balances a strong street presence with flexible internal space. The concept centres on a distinctive architectural form while keeping the needs of future occupants at the heart of the planning.
The design challenge
A bold exterior only earns its place when the spaces behind it work. The study considers how circulation, natural light and a clear arrival experience can support different tenancy arrangements without losing the building’s identity.
The proposed approach
Bring structural, façade and services input into the design conversation early. Test the construction sequence against the architectural intent, then coordinate the interfaces that influence both the exterior expression and the internal planning.
The intended outcome
A coherent commercial address with adaptable spaces and a practical delivery pathway. This is a design reference for the type of project Girder could present, rather than a record of completed construction.