PHIVE
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| PHIVE | |
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 Interactive map of the PHIVE area | |
General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Dharug Country, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°48′58″S 151°00′15″E / 33.816087°S 151.00417°E |
Construction started | 2020 |
Completed | April 2022 |
| Opened | 22 September 2022 |
| Cost | A$136 million |
| Client | City of Parramatta |
| Height | |
| Height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Eight |
| Floor area | 15,000 square metres (160,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Manuelle Gautrand |
| Main contractor | Built |
PHIVE,[pronunciation?] 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]
In 2025, the City of Parramatta council opened a new performing arts venue in the Discovery Space of PHIVE named Riverside Live at PHIVE.[5]
Design
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The building's unique aesthetic features over 549 tessellated panels in colours inspired by native flora, alongside a design that maximises natural light through its crystalline, fragmented structure.[6] 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.[7] The design prioritises openness and expressiveness, offering tours to the public to explore its innovative and welcoming space.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Novakovic, Stefan (4 October 2023). "In Greater Sydney, a Civic Centre Catches the Sun". Azure Magazine. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ Cook, Kody (29 February 2024). "Parramatta's PHIVE building awarded 6-Star green rating". Council. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- 1 2 Raggatt, Mark (28 February 2023). "Phive – 5 Parramatta Square". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ Vella, Joanne (23 September 2022). "Phive: 5 Parramatta Square library, cultural centre, council chambers opens". Parramatta Advertiser. Retrieved 25 October 2025 – via The Daily Telegraph.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Riverside Theatres now 'Live at PHIVE' with a new black-box theatre" (Media release). 8 October 2025. Archived from the original on 18 February 2026. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
- ↑ "Civic Centre near Sydney by Manuelle Gautrand Architecture". www.detail.de. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ "PHIVE—Parramatta Civic Hub - Projects - DesignInc". www.designinc.com.au. 27 June 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2024.