477 Pitt podium rooftop garden transformed by biophilic design
Yerrabingin's biophilic landscape design provides an immersive experience for 477 Pitt's tenant partners to connect with Country on Gadigal land
Myoporum Parvifolium, a native groundcover species which attracts butterflies and bees with its flowers
Engaging with First Nations partners to share their knowledge and expertise on how to learn about connection to Country is a key consideration in our ISPT approach to placemaking.
Our team recently collaborated with First Nations landscape team Yerrabingin on the biophilic design of our new podium rooftop garden and ground level streetscape at 477 Pitt which sits on Gadigal land, acknowledging the rich vegetation communities, iconic sandstone geology, and way the indigenous people lived off the land for tens of thousands of years.
This rooftop space provides tenant partners with an opportunity to learn about Country, with everything from the materials and colours used to reflect the sandstone geology through to the natural timbers used to compliment the planting. People are encouraged to sit amongst the planting and discover the fauna living or passing through within the landscape as part of their everyday work experience.
Particular native species planted include:
- Backhousia citriodora (Lemon myrtle) – The leaves of this shrub are used in all types of cooking, both savoury and sweet
- Leptospermum petersonii (Lemon scented tea tree) – An aromatic shrub that is harvested to make teas or be added to dishes
- Themeda australis (Kangaroo Grass) – The flowers of this grass can be ground into flour to make bread, while the stems have also traditionally been used in the weaving of baskets and fishing nets
- Myoporum Parvifolium – A groundcover species which attracts butterflies and bees with its flowers
Our tenant partners at 477 Pitt are invited to immerse themselves in the landscape, to discover the story behind native species, and reconnect with nature on Gadigal Country.
Head of Portfolio, Office, Nicole Ward commented,
‘The biophilic design contribution by Yerrabingin to our recently re-developed 477 Pitt in the heart of Tech Central is extraordinary. It’s incredibly special to be able to offer a space to our tenant partners where they can recharge, reflect and experience an immersive connection to Country.
Increasing opportunities for Indigenous supplier diversity is a key pillar of our Reconciliation Action Plan and an initiative we are proud to continue.’
Yerrabingin CEO and Co-Founder Christian Hampson said,
‘The opportunity to collaborate on the transformation of 477 Pitt was a truly valuable one, which we hope will deepen people’s connection to Country on Gadigal land in the heart of the city.
We encourage people to pick the leaves, smell the aromas and discover the incredible story of these species.’
Our collaboration with Yerrabingin on 477 Pitt in Sydney forms part of a key pillar of our Reconciliation Action Plan which includes actions to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander supplier diversity to support improved economic and social outcomes.
Learn more about our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan as part of our ongoing commitment to ESG excellence.
