Powerhouse Parramatta: Australia's largest cultural project since Sydney Opera House to open in 2026
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Summary
Powerhouse, Australia's largest museum group, is developing Powerhouse Parramatta in western Sydney — a 30,000 square meter cultural landmark set to open in 2026. Designed by Franco-Japanese architects Moreau Kusunoki and Australian firm Genton, it is the largest cultural infrastructure project in Australia since the Sydney Opera House. The building is near completion with interior and exhibition fit-outs underway.
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At 30,000 square meters, Powerhouse Parramatta is the largest cultural infrastructure project in Australia since the Sydney Opera House.
The building was designed by Franco-Japanese architects Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with Australian architects Genton and is near completion, with interior and exhibition fit-outs underway across the site.
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