ONE CENTRAL PARK
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ONE CENTRAL PARK
LOCATION: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY LEADER: MATTHEW GORSKI
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: WATPAC
COST: US $ 1.5BN
NOTABLE FEATURE: VERTICAL GARDENS AND HELIOSTAT REFLECT NATURAL LIGHT INTO LOWER LEVELS
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One Central Park is a residential and commercial complex that stands as a shining beacon of green design. The building features more than 1,000 square metres of vertical gardens, a feat made possible by botanist Patrick Blanc’ s innovative hydroponic systems. It also includes a massive heliostat – an array of motorised mirrors that redirect sunlight into shaded parts of the structure. These systems reduce heat gain, provide natural cooling and foster biodiversity in the heart of Sydney. It’ s a visually arresting example of how technology and botany can work together to redefine high-rise living.
Matthew Gorski, National sustainability leader, Watpac
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