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Powerhouse Parramatta announces a smorgasbord of Australian design

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.

Powerhouse Parramatta readies itself for late 2026 opening

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.

Setting the blueprint for Bradfield City’s first precinct

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.

Parramatta, Barangaroo and Surry Hills projects lead NSW’s best landscapes

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.

First look at Western Sydney International Airport

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.

New suburban stadium for Western Sydney underway

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.

“Beyond pure functionality”: Tilt’s façade innovation at Sydney logistics hub

“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.

How public art elevates hotel and hospitality design with TURNER

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.

Story-telling in one of Australia’s largest public libraries

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.

Monumentality with a certain softness: Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

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.

Bradfield City Centre, the climate-responsive masterplan aiming to green Western Sydney

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.

The Powerhouse collection storehouse is an artwork in itself

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.