PHIVE - in DHARUG COUNTRY: LS2404

Duration: 00:54:18

In this talk, Richard Does (Design Inc) and Thierry Lacoste (L + S) describe their collaboration on this exciting building. PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, is Parramatta City’s iconic community, cultural and civic building right in the heart of Parramatta’s CBD.

PHIVE is designed by Australian firms, DesignInc, and Lacoste+Stevenson, and French firm Manuelle Gautrand Architecture.  The project began in 2016 as the Jewel of the Square. In 2022, in its final iteration, PHIVE is more akin to the Flower of the Square, with its intricately woven façade a reference to our unique local native flora.

PHIVE is much more than a Library. It is an exceptional public and cultural facility filled with community and exhibition spaces as well as the City of Parramatta’s Council Chamber. A new city landmark and a place where locals and visitors can meet, discover, learn and share.

Around this multidisciplinary program, the design is infused with innovation and sensitivity. Its shape is sculpted within the angle of the winter sun plane, respecting access to sunlight in the public square all year round. The roof takes on a slight curve to the top of the new civic spire, with colours moving from bright to pale at the top, allowing the building to feel like it is reaching into the clouds.

TARGET LEARNING OUTCOMES

Units of Competency/Performance Criteria (at least partially addressed as per the NSCA 2021)

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: PC 2 - 16

PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN: PC 17 - 34

DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION:PC 36 - 47

DESIGN DELIVERY AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES: 49

At the completion of this course you will:

• Appreciate the benefits of an ‘architects in association’ co-working relationship in complex building design
• Understand how clear design principles can lead to an outstanding architectural outcome in a collaborative environment
• Appreciate the complexity of designing a public building and the need to accommodate a variety of user requirements
• Learn how the ‘purpose’ of libraries have changed over many centuries
• Gain insight into the importance of public buildings in the cityscape, and the relationships between old and new.
• Learn how technology plays a new role in the effective environmental management of this important public building
• Appreciate the extended timeline of complex projects in the public context

Recognised by the NSW ARB, ARB of Victoria, BA of Qld, AB of WA, Work Stds Tas, APB of SA, PIA, AILA & BDA