Parramatta Mixed-Use Development
Architecture Large projects Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
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1. View from Parramatta River The scale and strategic location of the site means that it will transform the context as much as it responds to it, and it will define how the precinct emerges around it. 7458 px 7458 px 32 MB A3 print |
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2. View from the Level 5 communal space Communal spaces offer views over Parramatta river and parklands back towards the city. 7500 px 5000 px 20 MB A3 print |
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3. View from the Public Plaza A bespoke commercial building constructed from mass structural timber will provide a unique offering to the region. 5600 px 8000 px 33 MB A3 print |
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4. View from adjacent parkland Underpinning the design response was establishing an understanding of what high density developments in Sydney's Second CBD currently looks like and set forth how we might alter those preconceptions to create a better residential, commercial, retail and public outcome. 5600 px 7000 px 33 MB A3 print |
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5. View from Parramatta River A rigid podium geometry is subverted by a meandering landscaped street awning which provides human scale to a grand arcade adjacent to the public square. 7500 px 5000 px 26 MB A3 print |
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6. View of the tower towards looking towards Sydney CBD Facade elements act as solar shading and mind buffers, winter gardens provide usable outdoor spaces at height. 8000 px 4000 px 13 MB A3 print |
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7. Apartment Interior where facade materials wrap into usable outdoor spaces. 5500 px 2782 px 26 MB A4 print |
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8. Apartment Interior with framed views over Parramatta River 5000 px 2673 px 17 MB A4 print |
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9. Competition Model of Bespoke Commercial Building A bespoke commercial building constructed from mass structural timber will provide a unique offering to the region. 3837 px 5131 px 7 MB A3 print |
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10. View of Commercial Interior in Bespoke Commercial Building A bespoke commercial building constructed from mass structural timber will provide a unique offering to the region. 3840 px 2304 px 13 MB Print - Low res only |
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11. View from Commercial Building Communal Roof 5760 px 3359 px 24 MB A4 print |
Description
CHROFI Designs Parramatta Residential Tower and Commercial Building
DESCRIPTION
CHROFI's design for two significant buildings on the Parramatta riverfront is a celebration of place and modern living. The design excellence competition winning design comprises a 52-storey mixed-use tower and an 8 story commercial building.
To be located along the banks of the Parramatta River, the project will form part of the high density northern edge of towers in Sydney's second CBD.
The winning design proposes a five-storey podium which will accommodate 4,000 square metres of commercial and retail space, with an additional 4,500 square metres of bespoke commercial offering located in an 8 storey mass engineered timber building to the southern end of the site.
The 48 storey tower above will contain a range of apartments, offer sweeping views across Parramatta to the North, East and West.
Underpinning the design response was establishing an understanding of what high density developments in Sydney's Second CBD currently looks like and set forth how we might alter those preconceptions to create a better residential, commercial, retail and public outcome.
On ground a grand arcade flanks the eastern edge of a new urban piazza, to form an activated edge of a greater precinct masterplan. Working collaboratively with Indigenous consultancy group Bangawarra and artist Otis Hope Carey a series integrated public artworks will reflect local indigenous stories of water, sky and mountains.
Two elevated gardens on top of the tower podium and tower rooftop will provide residents with a communal area with quite and shared zones, while a green space on the roof of the commercial building will provide tenants views over the adjacent park towards Parramatta river.
The southern building is proposed to be made of sustainably sourced timber, the only renewable resource for structures. Where the mass timber structure reads as the defining architectural statement of the building, bringing a warmth and natural tactility to the proposal.
The scale and strategic location of the site means that it will transform the context as much as it responds to it, and it will define how the precinct emerges around it.
Quotes from The Competition Jury
"The proposal delivers a high quality and premium product. With the commercial proposition strongly supported with the singularity design element and materiality".
"The design was commended by the Jury as the standout scheme being classic, timeless, on both the macro and micro levels."
"The proposal has a strong urban response that optimises the building form on the site."
"The proportions are deftly managed and harmonious."
"The jury expressed that every single opportunity the site presents the scheme has been incorporated within the design and the proposal responds to all opportunities."
CHROFI and it's team recognises the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, the Gayemagal people. We inclusively acknowledge all of the local custodians of the Parramatta area including the D’harawal, Dharug, Eora, Gai-maragal, Gundungara and Guringai peoples. We pay our respects to the Ancestors and Elders, past, present and emerging and honour their unique Ancestral connections to Country, story and knowledge.
Images by @choirender & @chrofi
Respecting Country guidance by @bangawarra
Public realm artwork by @Otishopecarey
ESD input from @steensenvarming
Structural input from @arup
Landscape by @mcgregorcoxall
Details
| Building levels | 52 |
Project team
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CHROFI | Architect |
| Bangawarra | Indigenous Consultant | |
| Steensen Varming | Services, ESD & VT Advice | |
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ARUP | Structural Engineering Advice |
| McGregor Coxall | Landscape Architect | |
| CHOIRENDER | Render Artist |