SST was Engaged by one of our trusted clients to apply protective coatings offsite and onsite to the worlds most significant museum.

Made up of an external exo-skeleton  superstructure, this allows a column free interior, allowing for large open spaces.

The new Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the most significant cultural infrastructure projects being delivered in Western Sydney. Located in the heart of Parramatta, the museum has been designed to become a major destination for arts, science, technology, design and community learning. Once opened, it will provide a world-class cultural space for residents, visitors, students and creative industries across Greater Sydney.

The design of Powerhouse Parramatta has been led by internationally recognised architecture practice Moreau Kusunoki, working in collaboration with Australian architecture firm Genton. Their design was selected through an international design competition and is centred around a bold architectural form that reflects innovation, openness and flexibility. A defining feature of the building is its large structural exoskeleton, which creates a striking visual identity while allowing the interior spaces to remain open and adaptable

From a construction perspective, Powerhouse Parramatta is recognised as one of Australia’s most complex architectural and engineering projects. The structure includes a large-scale superstructure made from more than 1,200 individual pieces, forming the museum’s distinctive exterior framework. The construction has required careful planning, technical coordination and specialist delivery to bring the ambitious design to life.

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Owner: NSW Government

Major contractor: LendLease Construction