In partnership with:

CREATING A CONNECTED INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM IN THE HEART OF MELBOURNE

700 SWANSTON ST

MELBOURNE CONNECT

CONTENTS

THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL FUTURE 2

A GATEWAY TO WORLD-CHANGING DIGITAL EXPERTISE 3

CONNECTED TO A GLOBAL CITY 4

ON THE DOORSTEP OF AN ICONIC NEIGHBOURHOOD 5

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY 6

WORKSPACES TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION 7

THE SUPERFLOOR – DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONNECTION 9

THE SUPERFLOOR 10

PROTOTYPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER 11

SMART AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 12

LEVERAGE A POWERFUL AND DIVERSE NETWORK OF INNOVATION 13

DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS 14

SCIENCE GALLERY MELBOURNE 15

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 16

JOIN MELBOURNE CONNECT 17

YOUR PARTNERS & LEASING CONTACTS 18

CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACE

AND POSSIBILITIES

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THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL FUTUREPOWERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Digital disruption provides incredible opportunities for new solutions that are impactful and sustainable. Melbourne Connect will bring together the digital expertise of leading industry and University of Melbourne researchers, redefining how we work together.

Led by the University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect is a purpose-built innovation precinct. The people, place and programs at Melbourne Connect are curated to unlock digitally driven, data enabled and socially responsible solutions to our most pressing future challenges.

NO. 1 UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA

$1.1BIN RESEARCH EXPENDITURE

TOP 6GLOBALLY FOR GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT

TENANCY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

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Melbourne Connect Tenants have the opportunity to access world-leading expertise in digital technology, including AI, data science, and robotics, drawing on the University’s comprehensive breadth of expertise to drive innovation and new technologies across all sectors.

A GATEWAY TO

DIGITAL EXPERTISEWORLD-CHANGING

DIGITAL SOCIETY

PRIVACY AND CYBER SECURITY

INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

EDGE HARDWARE AND ROBOTICS ADVANCED NETWORKS

ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE

COGNITIVECOMPUTING

PERVASIVEDEVICES

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FOOD AND A GRICULTURE

CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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Flinders Ln

Flinders St

Collins St

Lt Collins St

Bourke St

Lt Bourke St

Lonsdale StSpen

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King St

Flagstaff

Gardens

Yarra River

William

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Queen St

Elizabeth St

Swanston St

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Elizabeth St

Flemington Rd

Grattan St

Lygo

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Rath

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Roya

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Nich

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Russell St

Exhibition St

Carlton Gardens

Latrobe St

CONNECTED TO A GLOBAL CITY

10 mins by tram

15 mins by tram

LYGON ST FOOD PRECINCT

MELBOURNE CONNECT 700 SWANSTON ST

MELBOURNE INNOVATION DISTRICTS

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

TRAM STOP ONE

NEW STUDENT PRECINCT

QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET

RMIT UNIVERSITY

NGO PRECINCT

PARLIAMENTARY PRECINCT

PARLIAMENT STATION

SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

FLAGSTAFF STATION

FLINDERS STREET STATION

STATE LIBRARY

MELBOURNE BIOMEDICAL PRECINCT

MELBOURNE BIOMEDICAL PRECINCT

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

WADE INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

AIRPORT (30 MINS)

PARKVILLE STATION (OPENING 2025)

MELBOURNE CENTRAL STATION

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY IN THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA’S TECH CITY

MELBOURNE IS:• Consistently ranked as one of the most

liveable cities in the world

• On track to overtake Sydney to become Australia’s largest city by 2030

• A mature tech hub and home of Asia Pacific HQ to major tech companies including Zendesk, Slack, Square, Stripe and GoPro

• Home to a thriving tech economy estimated to be worth more than $50.8 billion by 2020

• Famous for its strengths in education, health and life sciences

LOCATED WITHIN A CLUSTER OF INNOVATION• Melbourne Connect is part of the University

of Melbourne, located at the centre of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct

• Melbourne Connect a key part of the Melbourne Innovation Districts – A partnership with the University of Melbourne, RMIT University and the City of Melbourne for collaboration on the development of innovation in Melbourne

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ON THE DOORSTEP OF AN ICONIC NEIGHBOURHOODMELBOURNE CONNECT IS WOVEN INTO CARLTON; ONE OF MELBOURNE’S MOST WELL-LOVED AND ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOODS

From the vibrant dining scene, historic cafe culture and unique retail offering of Lygon Street to green parklands and cultural landmarks - Carlton is an iconic suburb and amenity-rich community on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD.

DININGMoments to unique dining experiences including Carlton Wine Room, DOC, Heartattack & Vine, King & Godfree and more

CONNECTA progressive urban neighbourhood for people to connect

ACCESSCentral to green open spaces, key transport links, bikeways and 5 mins access to Melbourne’s CBD

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STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY

• Large floor plates designed to encourage interaction between the University of Melbourne and industry partners

• PCA-A grade

• Parametrically designed façade system optimises performance and daylight access

• Contemporary ceiling-free design

• Adaptability provided by 130mm access floors

• Precinct-wide base building Information and Communications (ICT) infrastructure including Wi-Fi

LANEWAY RETAILThe retail mix will be curated to meet the needs of the academic, commercial and student community

STRONG PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKSFrequent train, tram and bike connections

HEALTH AND WELLBEINGBest practice end of trip facilities, bike parking, Walkscore of 98, Transit Score of 100 and concierge service

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A WORKPLACE THAT FOSTERS INCREDIBLE IDEAS

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SUPERFLOOR

CO-WORKING

SMALL SUITES AND SMES

INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT

PARTNERS

CHILDCARE

SCIENCE GALLERY MELBOURNE

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

MELBOURNE ENTREPRENEURIAL

CENTRE

CREATOR SPACE

WORKSPACES TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION

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FLEXIBILITY IN CHOICEThe precinct offers a range of spaces to meet individual tenant’s business needs.

LEVELS 4–5Offer a floor plate which will be subdivided into spaces for tenants, generally up to 250sqm.

LEVELS 6–8Offer a more generous tenancy size with floor plates which can be subdivided into office spaces larger than 250sqm up to full floor options.

Levels 6 – 7: 1,100 - 1,300sqm floor plate approx.

Level 8: 900sqm floor plate approx.

A PREMIUM OPPORTUNITYLEVEL 9The top floor of the building offers a premium tenant experience holding the corner of Swanston and Grattan Streets and offering expansive views towards Melbourne’s CBD, Port Phillip Bay and to the Carlton surrounds.

INDICATIVE FLOOR PLAN: LEVELS 6–7

Commercial Spaces University of Melbourne

CBD

Port Phillip Bay

University of Melbourne Campus

SPACES FOR ORGANISATIONS OF ALL SIZES

WORKSPACES TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION

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THE SUPERFLOOR ARTIST IMPRESSION

DESIGNED FOR HUMAN CONNECTIONThe Superfloor will provide tenants an immersive environment to explore new ideas and ways of thinking, host guests and showcase their work at the epicentre of Melbourne’s innovation community.

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THE SUPERFLOOR

AN ACTIVATED SHARED SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT, MEET, LEARN AND SHOWCASE

THE FORUM

THE STUDIO (STREET LEVEL ACCESS)CONCIERGE

CAFE

16 MEETING ROOMS

FLEXIBLE WORKING

DEDICATED EXHIBITION SPACE

THE LAUNCH PAD

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PROTOTYPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

The Creator Space is a c.1,138sqm onsite fabrication laboratory designed to support open innovation and prototyping among the precinct’s community.

CREATOR SPACE

EQUIPMENT

ACCESS

The space will offer 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, soldering irons, and power tools – including access to expert machinists on site to guide the use of all metal, electronic and woodwork equipment.

Melbourne Connect tenants will have access to the Creator Space under a competitive fee for service model.

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PRECINCT WIFIto Superfloor and public spaces

INTELLIGENT BUILDINGsensors and energy monitors

TELCO CARRIERScapacity for multiple telco carriers

DIGITAL SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING

ONSITE: RAINWATER HARVESTING, EFFICIENT FIXTURES AND FITTINGS, LANDSCAPE DESIGN

ONSITE: SOLAR, GEOTHERMAL

20% 33%

6 STARGREEN STAR

TARGET TARGET

reduction in operational potable water use

reduction in operational energy use

4.5 STAR

5 STARNABERS WATER

NABERS ENERGY

DIVERSE RISERSto enable secure, diverse cabling pathways

SMART ANDSUSTAINABLE DESIGN

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LEVERAGE A POWERFUL AND DIVERSE NETWORK OF INNOVATION INFLUENTIAL

AND EFFECTIVE PEERS

Co-located industry, government and social

sector partners

CONNECTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE, PLACE AND PROGRAM OF MELBOURNE CONNECT

Science Gallery Melbourne, transforming curious minds,

aged 15-25 through science and art

557 Engineering higher degree students located onsite by 2025

BRIGHT MINDS AND PURPOSE

DRIVEN TALENT

Digital Technology:

• Artificial Intelligence: Data Science, Digital Health, Natural Language Processing, Simulation Optimisation

• Computer Science: analysis of big data, cyber, distributed systems

• Human Computer Interaction (HCI) supported by the Interaction Design Lab

• New Technology Law

• Information systems: business analytics and decision making, business process improvement, innovation in a digital society

• AI and Digital Ethics

• Complex Human Data (measuring human experience and behaviour)

Sustainable Infrastructure:

• Geomatics: spatial sensing, mapping analysis and communication technology, functionality transformation in the built environment

• Hydrology and water resources: advancing the sustainable management of land, water and coastal resources

• Disaster Management and Public Safety

• Transport Technologies

Entrepreneurship:

• The Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre’s

renowned programs, including Translating Research at Melbourne (TRAM) and Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

LEADING RESEARCH AND

RESOURCESDiverse and cross-disciplinary

University teams

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CONNECT WITH EXPERTS

ENGAGE AUSTRALIA’S LEADING TALENT

DEVELOP AND RETAIN YOUR TEAMS

REACH THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EVENTSAn onsite Liaison Office dedicated

to fostering connections among tenants, peers, researchers, and talent. All tenants will be assigned a Partnership Manager who will be the key point of contact, fostering connections with University experts, facilitating collaboration, and coordinating activities.

The University of Melbourne attracts and produces some of the best talent from Australia and around the globe. Tenants will be supported to connect and engage with the University’s students and world-class education programs.

Bespoke talent engagement programs can be developed, with a vast range of opportunities:

With over 100 areas of study to choose from, we will help you achieve your professional development objectives. Whether you are in need of upskilling or reskilling your teams, tenants will received guided access to the University’s vast educational offering, from bachelor’s degrees through to custom training.

Melbourne Connect will deliver a vibrant Activation Program that will facilitate interactions and the exchange of ideas, providing tenants with invaluable opportunities to engage the precinct’s community and wider networks.

The program spans casual daily events to regular high-profile events open to the public. These include pitch nights, product demonstrations, display, launch events, thought leadership presentations, networking, health and wellness initiatives, hackathons, community challenges and masterclasses.

INTERNSHIPSGive talented students the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in your organisation

INDUSTRY PROJECTSCollaborate with students on a project or concept of value to your organisation

MENTORINGBecome a mentor and help to challenge, motivate, inspire and empower the next generation of students

RECRUITMENTFind highly skilled applicants from our student community for positions in your company

DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS

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SCIENCE GALLERY MELBOURNE

INSPIRING AND TRANSFORMING CURIOUS MINDS THROUGH THE COLLISION OF ART AND SCIENCE Science Gallery Melbourne will be a living lab for exhibitions and ideas, exploring the collision of art and science. It will play a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation.

The University of Melbourne has secured the rights to the Australian node of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network. One of only eight nodes worldwide, Science Gallery Melbourne will involve, inspire and transform curious minds, aged 15-25, through science and art.

Part experiment, part exhibition, the Gallery’s programs will connect, engage and showcase the work of artists, scientists, researchers, industry and a global network of collaborators.

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A unique opportunity to elevate your brand exposure and have a prestigious long-lasting impact on the precinct through space naming and events.

Shape the future of innovation at Melbourne Connect through space naming opportunities throughout the precinct – including the Melbourne Connect Superfloor, The Studio, The Launch Pad, and The Forum

Sponsor Melbourne Connect’s Activation Program, including events driving an innovation agenda; exploring topics encompassing Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Medtech, Biotech, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Sports Technology and more.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Melbourne Connect is powered by the University of Melbourne (the No.1 University in Australia and No.32 in the world) and by staff and students from across the University’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines.

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.

Lendlease is a leading international property and infrastructure group with operations in Australia, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Our vision is to create the best places; places that inspire and enrich the lives of people around the world. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Lendlease has approximately 12,740 employees internationally.

Our regional head offices are located in New York, Singapore and London.

PROJECT PARTNERS

JOIN MELBOURNE CONNECT

2019 ACTIVATION AND EVENTS PROGRAM COMMENCED

MID 2018 CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED

LATE 2020COMMERCIAL PRECINCT

COMPLETE EARLY 2021INDUSTRY PARTNERS

COMMENCE CO-LOCATION

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For any enquiries regarding Melbourne Connect, including partnership, sponsorship opportunities and to be added to our mailing list, please send an email to melbourneconnect-info@unimelb.edu.au

This brochure has been prepared as at March 2020 by Lendlease, the University of Melbourne and their agents solely to assist intending occupiers to decide if they are sufficiently interested in investigating the property for lease. This brochure does not constitute an offer to lease, nor should it be relied upon as development advice or other professional advice. This brochure has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs and without purporting to contain all the information that you may require in deciding whether to submit a proposal to take a lease. Lendlease and the University of Melbourne make no warranties or representations regarding the timeliness, quality, accuracy, correctness, reliability, omissions or errors of the information in this brochure nor does Lendlease and the University of Melbourne accept any responsibility for any inaccuracies or omissions. Lendlease and the University of Melbourne reserve the right to change any concept or any design elements as depicted at any time. Recipients of this brochure must make their own independent assessment, after making such investigations as they deem necessary (including independent analysis of any other information they consider relevant) and rely on their own representatives and advisers, including their own legal advisers and accountants, as to legal, planning, tax and related matters concerning leasing. This brochure contains a number of forward-looking statements, including without limitation, forecasts and statements regarding future matters. These forward-looking statements reflect various assumptions by Lendlease and the University of Melbourne that may or may not be correct. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may be beyond the control of Lendlease and the University of Melbourne that could cause actual results or trends to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Consequently, there can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will be correct. Neither Lendlease or the University of Melbourne, nor any of their affiliates, advisers, consultants, agents or any of their respective officers or employees make any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any such statement or that the indicated results will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements only speak as to the date that this information was prepared and Lendlease and the University of Melbourne assume no obligation to update such information. Lendlease and the University of Melbourne on their own behalf and on behalf of their agents will not be liable to you or anyone else, for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this brochure, any errors in or omissions in this brochure and the content of the brochure, including but not limited to the information provided and technical inaccuracies, and for any consequential, special or similar damages (including but not limited to claims and actions in negligence and torts), even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

CONTACT US

LEASING AGENTS FOR ALL LEASING ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF OUR SPECIALIST AGENTS.

Richard Norman Director Office Leasing – VIC richard.norman@ap.jll.com +61 412 251 782

Shane Keogh Senior Executive Office Leasing – VIC shane.keogh@ap.jll.com +61 447 713 499

Tony Landrigan National Director Office Leasing tony.landrigan@colliers.com +61 411 423 758

Milly Stockdale Associate Director Office Leasing milly.stockdale@colliers.com +61 438 044 906

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