By Sean Tarek Goodwin

Topic: Architecture

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1:19 pm

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:23 pm

A ceremony was held at the Atlassian Central skyscraper in Sydney on Wednesday to mark a big milestone.

In short:

The Atlassian skyscraper in Sydney's city center is now as tall as it will get.

The building is the world's tallest hybrid timber structure, standing at 180 meters.

Atlassian's CEO, Mike Cannon-Brookes, spoke at a ceremony on the building's 39th floor to mark the occasion.

The CEO of Atlassian said that job cuts due to AI have not changed the company's need for a new office building.

He made these comments at a ceremony on the rooftop of the Atlassian Central building in Sydney's city center.

Construction on the 39-story tower started in 2022 and is expected to cost $1.4 billion.

The Atlassian Central building has a special hybrid timber design.

A new Atlassian headquarters is being built next to Sydney's Central Station.

The hybrid timber design used less carbon-intensive concrete and steel.

The tower is expected to be finished in 2027 and will be the world's tallest hybrid timber structure.

This comes after Atlassian cut nearly 500 jobs in Australia to invest in AI and sales.

Mike Cannon-Brookes said the building will be the most technologically advanced in Australia.

Co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said the job cuts did not reduce the need for office space.

We will have more spaces for collaboration and meetings.

AI will not change the need for humans to work together.

The building puts Australia on the world stage.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey called it an engineering marvel.

Mr. Cannon-Brookes said the building will be the most innovative in Australia.

The building will have advanced engineering, design, and a smart system.

It will be the most technologically advanced building in Australia.

Atlassian Central aims for a six-star Green Star rating.

The building is co-owned by Atlassian and Dexus, with Atlassian occupying half of it.

The lower floors will have a 500-bed hostel operated by YHA Australia.

It is part of a push to create a Tech Central precinct in Sydney.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said the building shows Sydney's rise as a tech hub.

Sydney combines expertise, immigration, and universities to build a tech precinct.

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