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55W is a commercial office space in
the heart of Canberra’s
Inner South offering a modern, sophisticated environment, walking distance to
shopping, cafés and Lake Burley Griffin. This space also features the
first commercial installation by Canberra Glassworks.
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Collaboration - the word best describes how the installation 'Canopy' came to
take its place in the foyer of 55W. The briefing for the artwork required it to
be comprised mainly of glass and created utilizing the facilities of the Canberra
Glassworks in order to foster connections with the wider Kingston Foreshore precinct,
while also making reference to the historical context of the site.
Glass artist Holly Grace’s concept of 'Canopy' was chosen in
December 2008 with furniture and sculptor Jonathan Everett also
invited to work on the installation alongside Canberra Glassworks,
developer NDH Property Services Pty Ltd and architect Robert Morton
from Cox Humphries Moss.
The concept for the artwork was based on the Government Printing Office,
its workers and the heritage listed trees that line Wentworth Avenue.
The artwork creates a glass 'Canopy' that references the sites historical nature.
Standing dominantly within the foyer the wooden trunks outline the soft
glass branches that sit tall above them.
Individually the sculptures are unique and beautiful but combined they overlap and
weave to create an awning not unlike the original trees of the printing office.
The Canopy is a reminder of the generations of workers who benefited from the shade
provided by the trees that continue to serve us today.
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- 5 floors plus 2 levels for basement
car parking.
- Total building Net
Lettable Area of approximately 7,400m².
- Large efficient floor plate of between 1,200m² and
1,850m².
- Designated high
load areas for compactus secure storage/safes
- Predominately “A” Grade services.
- 4 Star NABERS Energy Rating and
5 Star Green Star Rating.
- Inter-floor connecting stairs.
- Double height
entry foyer with extended awning.
- 70,000 litre (approx) storm water
retention tank for re-use in gardens and
flushing toilets.
- Male/female shower
and locker rooms in basement plus on floor disabled facilities.
- Bicycle parking for a minimum of 24 in basement.
- Approximately 188
secure basement car bays, 11 surface bays at the rear and 20 visitor
bays at the front of the building.
- High visibility and exposure to Wentworth Avenue.
- Within the
exciting new Kingston
Foreshore precinct which will eventually include cafes, art galleries,
glassworks, harbour walk, gardens and
residential mix.
- Excellent accessibility to Public Transport, bicycle and walking
paths.
- Further amenity
nearby at Kingston
and Manuka shops which have banks,
supermarkets, specialty shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
- National Legal Firm, DLA Piper as Anchor tenant
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