PHIVE

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PHIVE
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 / -33.816087; 151.00417
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. 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.

In 2025, the City of Parramatta council opened a new performing arts venue in the Discovery Space of PHIVE named Riverside Live at PHIVE.

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. 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. The design prioritises openness and expressiveness, offering tours to the public to explore its innovative and welcoming space.

References

External links

Official website