St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign)

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St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta is a prominent Australian Catholic cathedral renowned for its major late-20th-century extension and redesign by architect Romaldo Giurgola, blending contemporary forms with liturgical and historical sensitivity.

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instanceOf architectural work
cathedral extension and redesign project
architect Romaldo Giurgola NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle contemporary
modernist-influenced ecclesiastical architecture
associatedWith Romaldo Giurgola NERFINISHED
Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta
category 20th-century church buildings in Australia
Catholic cathedrals in Australia
works by Romaldo Giurgola
client Roman Catholic Diocese of Parramatta
country Australia
denomination Roman Catholicism
surface form: Roman Catholic Church
designApproach liturgically driven spatial planning
sensitive response to historical context
designIntent blend contemporary architectural forms with Catholic liturgical requirements
respect historical fabric of earlier cathedral buildings
designPeriod late 20th century
function cathedral worship space
seat of the bishop of Parramatta
hasArchitecturalFeature contemporary altar and ambo design
integration of artwork and liturgical furnishings
integration with surviving historic elements
liturgically focused sanctuary
new cathedral nave
processional axis emphasizing liturgical movement
prominent use of natural light
hasMaterial contemporary construction materials typical of late 20th century
heritageContext forms part of a long-standing Catholic site in Parramatta
liturgicalOrientation post–Vatican II Catholic liturgy
location Parramatta
surface form: Parramatta, New South Wales
notableFor integration of modern architecture with Catholic liturgy
prominent example of late-20th-century Australian church architecture
partOf St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta
region Greater Sydney region
surface form: Greater Sydney
religiousAffiliation Catholic

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Romaldo Giurgola notableWork St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta (major extension and redesign)