Situated in the heart of Granville, The Granville Centre is a hub of community spaces, all conveniently located under one roof. From a library and training centre to a regional art gallery, a multipurpose hall/performance space, a co-lab space and workshops, these facilities are designed to be accessible to all.

The site's rich history profoundly influenced our design for The Granville Centre and surrounding landscaping. From its industrial heritage as a hub of tweed manufacturing and yarn making to its role as a location for brick making and one of the first four Olympic pools in Sydney, we've woven these stories into the very fabric of the Centre.

A selection of materials, textures, layering, and tactile perception emerged from community consultations and were embedded into the facade. The choice of colours, warm tones, and soft textures created a sense of inclusion, comfort, and well-being.

The foyer suspended ceiling is a public artwork by Leanne Tobin, a Dharug artist. It represents the six seasons within First Nations culture.

The Centre is connected to the south and east to the existing Granville swimming pool, new recreational courts, and the new playground to the north, set in a section of Memorial Park.

With a 100kW solar system, heat pump recovery, rainwater harvesting, rain gardens, and stormwater-sensitive landscaping, Granville Multipurpose Centre is set to achieve a 5-Star Green Star rating.

It is a place of curiosity, where people go for a reason but also where something else can take their attention – music, art, knowledge, education.