Parramatta

Turning heads in the ever-evolving Parramatta CBD

TURNER focuses on the intersections of heritage and Parramatta’s urban growth in the design of a new commercial workplace.

People

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

We met the architectural design team behind Powerhouse Parramatta as they gave a talk on the milestone project at Western Sydney University.

News

Grimshaw unveils highly anticipated Parramatta Aquatic Centre

Grimshaw, ABA and McGregor Coxall’s thoughtful remastering of the Parramatta Aquatic Centre has officially opened in time for a sensational swim season in Sydney’s second CBD.

People

Nimbleness with Nimbus: On the agility of a small, focused practice

Nimbus Architecture and Heritage, based in Parramatta, is a boutique practice with – as the name suggests – a focus on heritage work. Timothy Alouani-Roby spoke to co-director Jesse Mowbray to find out what drives the design there.

Projects

Gathering around the campfire at Westpac’s new office hub

Group GSA has delivered Westpac’s new office hub in Parramatta. Taking inspiration from a different type of gathering, the new workplace prioritises connection without compromising productivity.

Projects

Sam Crawford Architects and the fire-ravaged puzzle of Parramatta Park

In 2016, a fire destroyed a cafe in Sydney’s Parramatta Park. With a sensitive touch, both materially and historically, the architects have brought new life to the site by designing a pavilion that respects what was there before.

Ideas

Powerhouse team: The cultural leaders shaping the museum’s public domain

The Powerhouse Parramatta’s Landscape Curatorium comprises a group of esteemed individuals advising on First Nations landscape design, farming, caring for Country, and more. Their goal? To assist in the development of the landscape design for the museum’s public domain.