Western Sydney
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A theatre of invention for Western Sydney
HDR’s Factory of the Future at Western Sydney University turns an awkward slice of Bankstown City Campus into a hands-on learning environment for robotics, digital fabrication and advanced manufacturing.
Events
Powerhouse Parramatta announces a smorgasbord of Australian design
Powerhouse Parramatta has commissioned more than 50 leading designers from across Australia to shape the spaces and experiences of the new museum, including public, exhibition, restaurant and retail spaces.
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Powerhouse Parramatta readies itself for late 2026 opening
Scheduled to open later this year on the banks of the Parramatta River, the 30,000-square-metre Powerhouse museum — designed by Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with Genton — represents a major shift in the geography of Sydney’s cultural infrastructure.
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Setting the blueprint for Bradfield City’s first precinct
The master plan and reference design for Bradfield City’s First Land Release has been unveiled, positioning the precinct as a sustainable, mixed-use gateway shaped by Country, community and long-term urban ambition.
Events
Parramatta, Barangaroo and Surry Hills projects lead NSW’s best landscapes
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW Chapter has announced the winners of the 2025 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards.
News
First look at Western Sydney International Airport
Cox Architecture, Woods Bagot and Zaha Hadid Architects are all part of the newly completed Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) terminal.
News
New suburban stadium for Western Sydney underway
Designed by architects Populous and Tyrrell Studio, construction has begun on the NSW Government’s $309 million redevelopment of Penrith Stadium led by John Holland Group.
Project
“Beyond pure functionality”: Tilt’s façade innovation at Sydney logistics hub
Tilt Industrial Design’s work on this Western Sydney logistics hub with Mirvac and SBA Architects stands out for its blending of function and aesthetics.
Ideas
How public art elevates hotel and hospitality design with TURNER
Public art in hospitality design goes beyond decoration, shaping guest experiences by fostering a sense of place – exemplified by the Nepean Looking Glass at Pullman Sydney Penrith.
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Story-telling in one of Australia’s largest public libraries
Yellamundie Library by fjcstudio in Liverpool, Western Sydney features an extensive array of options for community use, as well as a striking façade design.
Project
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.
Ideas
Bradfield City Centre, the climate-responsive masterplan aiming to green Western Sydney
Designed by TURNER, Hatch Roberts Day and Turf Design Studio, the Bradfield City Centre masterplan is the blueprint for a new CBD taking shape in Sydney’s west.
Events
The Powerhouse collection storehouse is an artwork in itself
Symbolising a commitment to cultural preservation and timeless design, Powerhouse Castle Hill invites visitors into the stories behind the artefacts in a diverse range of educational and cultural activities.
Project
Only the BEST for Blacktown: $100m sports hub opens
In Sydney’s west, Blacktown International Sports Park has expanded significantly with the newly completed Blacktown Exercise, Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub.
Project
“From council car park to vertical campus”: Bankstown City Campus by HDR
HDR, in collaboration with Walker Corporation and Lyons, has designed Western Sydney University’s new 26,500 square metre vertical Bankstown City Campus as part of a $340M investment in the area.
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Hotel, hospitality and conference centre: The Penrith precinct setting a new benchmark for Western Sydney
The opening of Penrith’s first five-star hotel and a world-class conference centre designed by Turner Studio marks an exciting new chapter in the story of Western Sydney.