It previously served as the headquarters for BHP, and the company's sign on the outside of the structure was the highest in the country.

The building's most obvious feature on the skyline is its sloped roof, which hides various communications equipment.

In 2019 the building's ground floor foyer has undergone refurbishment under the guidance of 3XN in collaboration with NH Architecture with construction work carried out by Probuild.

Bourke Place is home to numerous law firms, including King & Wood Mallesons, which occupies the top eleven floors,[2] HFW, Sparke Helmore Lawyers,[3] Gadens,[4] and Lander & Rogers.

[5] Other tenants include M&K Lawyers, Berkshire Hathaway, Scottish Pacific and Interpro.