About the First Building
The First Building was opened by NSW Premier Chris Minns on 5 March 2025.
The building marks the beginning of an industry-led hub designed to connect and attract local and global partners. It will develop and grow a skilled future workforce.
The building houses industry tenants and Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF). Visitors can watch prototypes and new technologies being tested through the glass-walled manufacturing hall at the heart of the facility.
Bradfield City First Building fly through
Construction of the First Building - housing Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) - is now complete.
Key design features
- A unique urban pavilion with 3 connected buildings under one roof, including:
- an advanced manufacturing hall
- office spaces
- areas for exhibitions, talks and events.
- A rooftop viewing platform and green roof.
- A large roof structure that generates solar energy and collects water for reuse.
- Low-carbon materials, including timber and rammed earth.
Awards
The award-winning First Building has been recognised by multiple institutions for its design, impact and commitment to sustainability including:
| Award | Category | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Boomtown Project of the Year Awards 2024 | Outstanding Innovation Project | Winner |
| UDIA NSW Awards for Excellence in Urban Development 2025 | Excellence in Sustainability | Winner |
| NSW Architecture Awards 2025 | Commercial Architecture and Sustainable Architecture | Premier’s Prize, Award for Sustainable Architecture, Commendation for Commercial Architecture |
| Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards 2025 | Innovation Development | Shortlisted |
| Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence 2025 | Sustainability | Shortlisted |
| Biophilic Design Awards 2025 | Building scale projects | Shortlisted |
| Master Builder's Association Excellence in Construction Awards 2025 | Sustainability, Best use of timber | Winner |
| AIPM Project Management Achievement Awards 2025 | Government Project | Winner |
| Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture NSW Awards 2025 | Civic Landscape | Shortlisted |
| Powerhouse Museum Holdmark Innovation Award | Winner | |
| Good Design Awards | Social Impact | Winner |
| Dezeen Design Awards | Workplace, Sustainability | Shortlisted |
Location
- A 400m walk from Bradfield Metro Station, opening in 2026.
- A 5-minute train ride from Bradfield City to Western Sydney International Airport station on the future Sydney Metro Western Sydney Aerotropolis line.
- Rapid bus services connecting Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown to Bradfield City and Western Sydney International Airport.
Connecting and designing with Country
Connecting and designing with Country is central to the First Building's design.
Inspired by the natural waterways and Cumberland Plains, the building is open and welcoming. It will feature green, open spaces where residents, workers and visitors can gather.
Sustainability is at the core of the design, setting a benchmark for the new city.
Watch the video to learn more about the inspiration behind the building's design and surrounds.
First Building design inspiration
Read transcriptExploring the First Building, Bradfield and beyond
Learn more about the delivery of the First Building and the Western Sydney region.
Contact the Bradfield Development Authority
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