Situated adjacent to the western fringes of Sydney, the PHIVE Community Center is a new structure in the center of the city of Parramatta.

Designed by Manuelle Gautrand Architects in collaboration with Designinc and Lacoste+Stevenson Architects, the colourful and bold structure hosts the Council Chambers, a public library, as well as exhibition and community spaces.

Visually dominated by a bright red to orange curved roof structure, the building is conceived to not overshadow the densely populated Parramatta Square. Situated on the first and second floor, the library is overlooking the square through a floor to ceiling spanning glass facade. 

The Council Chambers are situated in the more restrained and quiet upper levels, where triangular openings in the hooded roof structure create ever changing light effects and long balconies allow for some fresh air.