PHIVE

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PHIVE
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PHIVE
General information
StatusCompleted
Location5 Parramatta Square, Dharug Country, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, Parramatta, Australia
Coordinates 33°48′58″S151°00′15″E / 33.816087°S 151.00417°E / -33.816087; 151.00417
Construction started2020
CompletedApril 2022
Opened22 September 2022
Cost A$136 million
Client City of Parramatta
Height40 metres (130 ft)
Technical details
Floor countEight
Floor area15,000 square metres (160,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect Manuelle Gautrand
Main contractorBuilt

PHIVE, also known as 5 Parramatta Square is a community, cultural and civic hub in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia designed by French architect Manuelle Gautrand. [1] Characterised by its vibrant red and orange tessellated roof, it represents a significant investment in the city's infrastructure, with construction costs amounting to $136 million. Spanning six levels, PHIVE includes a range of facilities such as a library, maker spaces, tech labs, sound studios, community meeting rooms, visitor services, and council chambers. [2] [3] [4]

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Design

The building's unique aesthetic features over 549 tessellated panels in colours inspired by native flora, alongside a design that maximizes natural light through its crystalline, fragmented structure. [5] Equipped with smart technology, including giant louvres that adjust to weather conditions for natural ventilation, PHIVE embodies modernity while maintaining a connection to the heritage-listed Parramatta Town Hall. [6] The design prioritises openness and expressiveness, offering tours to the public to explore its innovative and welcoming space. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Novakovic, Stefan (4 October 2023). "In Greater Sydney, a Civic Centre Catches the Sun". Azure Magazine. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Cook, Kody (29 February 2024). "Parramatta's PHIVE building awarded 6-Star green rating". Council. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. 1 2 Raggatt, Mark (28 February 2023). "Phive – 5 Parramatta Square". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Vella, Joanne (23 September 2022). "Phive: 5 Parramatta Square library, cultural centre, council chambers opens" . Parramatta Advertiser . Archived from the original on 25 October 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025– via The Daily Telegraph.
  5. ↑ "Civic Centre near Sydney by Manuelle Gautrand Architecture". www.detail.de. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub - Projects - DesignInc". www.designinc.com.au. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.

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