Pyrmont Playhouse

The Pyrmont Playhouse is more than a theatre; it’s a cultural bridge linking Sydney’s past and future along its iconic waterfront. Situated on a historically rich yet underutilised site, the Playhouse honours Pyrmont’s industrial roots while transforming the harbor into a seamless extension of the city’s cultural landscape. Blending rugged sandstone, maritime symbolism, and dynamic forms, it invites audiences to engage with Pyrmont’s story. This architectural vision fosters a space of unity, where art, community, and history converge, creating a stage for collective experiences and a powerful sense immersion and a renewed connection to Sydney’s evolving identity.

Pyrmont is an untapped location along the harbour shoreline offering views of the Harbour Bridge, Barangaroo, and the city skyline. Once home to a vibrant cultural precinct layered in history.

This collage captures the multifaceted story of Pyrmont, where past and present intersect through history, landscape and cultural expression.

The floor plan reveals a dynamic interplay of spaces designed for performance and social interaction. The theatre draws visitors through the organic and industrial-inspired geometries and connects to waterfront views.

The sectional perspective reveals the building’s architectural depth, connecting its interior spaces to the surrounding landscape. The section showcases the dynamic integration of performance areas, gathering spaces, and scenic views.

This axonometric view explores the spatial complexity, with layered theatres, gathering spaces, and circulation pathways. While portraying the interplay of curved and linear forms reflecting the site history.