Dharug people of the Dharug nation
New South Wales
The revitalisation of Parramatta Town Hall honours its significance as a historic civic hub and gathering place. Led by DesignInc, Lacoste+ Stevenson and Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, the project upgrades the Town Hall to contemporary standards, activates Parramatta Square and Northern Laneway and integrates it with Phive, Parramatta’s new civic hub.
Guided by a conservation management plan, the project respects the tangible and intangible values of the site and recognises its importance to the Aboriginal community. The addition of the Southern Annexe reinforces Parramatta Square’s public role and is designed to respect the significant archaeological site.
Fabric repairs led by TKD Architects include render, plaster and cedar joinery conservation and reinstated historic decorative schemes.
Sustainability measures align with the City of Parramatta’s goals, incorporating renewable energy, recycled construction waste and rainwater harvesting. The project retains and repurposes later additions, reflecting a commitment to heritage and sustainability.
Acoustic Logic, Acoustic Consultant
Aecom, Mechanical, Structural, Hydraulic, Civil, Facade, Electrical/Lighting, Acoustics, ESD
Buchan Group, Wayfinding
Craig&Rhodes, Building Surveyor
Eecell, Waste Management
Heyday5, Electrical / Lighting
LCI, ESD Consultant
Mack Group, Kitchen Planner
McKenzie Group, Certifier
Niche Environment & Heritage, Aboriginal Heritage
Northrop, Structural and Civil Engineers
Quic Plumbing, Hydraulic Consultant
Surveying Solutions, Building Surveyor
The Transport Planning Partnership, Traffic Planner DA Phase
WT Partnership, Quantity Surveyor
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
