PHIVE

PHIVE 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] Characterized 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 new library, maker spaces, tech labs, sound studios, community meeting rooms, visitor services, and Council Chambers.^[2][3][4]

PHIVE
General information
Status	Completed
Location	Dharug Country, Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Address	5 Parramatta Square
Town or city	Parramatta
Country	Australia
Coordinates	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 Council
Height	40 meters (131 feet)
Technical details
Floor count	8
Floor area	15,000 m2 (1576912 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Manuelle Gautrand
Main contractor	Built

Design

The building's unique aesthetic features over 549 tessellated panels in colors inspired by native flora, alongside a design that maximizes natural light through its crystalline, fragmented structure.^[5] 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.^[6] The design prioritizes openness and expressiveness, offering tours to the public to explore its innovative and welcoming space.^[3]