Powerhouse Parramatta

Sydney, Australia, Oceania

Under Construction · Cultural · Net-Zero Science And Design Museum · Temperate

A new 18,000-sqm museum on the Parramatta River designed around an exposed steel exoskeleton that creates column-free exhibition halls up to 18 metres high. It is the first public building in Australia to receive a 6-Star Green Star Design rating and is planned to open with net-zero operational emissions in late 2026.

Innovation highlights

• first public building in Australia to achieve 6-Star Green Star Design rating
• net-zero operational carbon at opening
• 1,300-piece steel exoskeleton enabling 18-metre column-free exhibition spans
• zero-waste exhibition design principles embedded from brief stage
• integrated renewable energy and water systems throughout building fabric

Client / Developer

NSW Government / Powerhouse Museum

Architect

Moreau Kusunoki + Genton

Engineer

Arup

Type

Net-Zero Science and Design Museum

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