About the project

Powerhouse Ultimo is one of Australia’s most revered museums

The NSW Government unveiled the revised concept design for the $250 million heritage revitalisation of  Powerhouse Ultimo in December 2023. 

The heritage revitalisation will deliver refurbished exhibition spaces and new and expanded public domain, connecting Powerhouse Ultimo to the Sydney CBD, The Goods Line and adjacent cultural precincts, and will retain the 1988 Wran building.  

Powerhouse Ultimo will continue to deliver an applied arts and sciences program, presenting exhibitions that showcase the Powerhouse collection, international exhibitions and programs that support the creative industries.

Infrastructure NSW (INSW) is leading the design and delivery of the project on behalf of the NSW Government, in partnership with Powerhouse.

The revised concept design for the Powerhouse Ultimo Revitalisation was developed by architects Durbach Block Jaggers partnering with Architectus, Tyrrell Studio and Youssofzay + Hart.