Architex (Head Office)
Architecture in Parramatta

Since its inception in 1987, Ryelton Pt Ltd trading as Architex, continues to successfully operate in the architectural and construction industry. We are a privately owned company consisting of highly experienced architects and dedicated drafting staff, playing an energetic role in the design and documentation for a wide variety of project types including residential, retail, industrial and commercial developments.

We are committed to maintain the high standards of service and dedication to all prospective and existing clientele. Our vogue and future triumph heavily relies on producing ingenious design solutions that apprehend our clients vision whilst maintaining the high standards we have set out to achieve. Our expertise gained through the years of experience has established a reputation of reliability, quality and dedication to ensuring that the project is developed with the client's objectives, firmly providing the central focus throughout the project. The lofty podium and lower croft elements form a 6storey base which is designed to match and tie in with the scale of the two adjoining buildings. The tower above is set in from the podium and articulated with a combination of hard and transparent balcony elements. It is partially clothed with a sheer skin of glass louvers that both contributes to the richness of the visual palette, and improve amenity by providing lofty level wind protection to the upper balconies. Set in a sensitive context comprising adjoining heritage cottages, historic views to both Worn Government House and St. John's Church, as well as high level traffic commotion of both O'Connell St and the adjoining railway line. The 5storey podium has been designed as a backdrop to the heritage cottages with good modulation and articulation using a limited pallet of materials and colors to enable the cottages to project forward. The bulk of the 18storey tower overhead the podium consists of a mixture of horizontal and vertical elements to create a projecting, rhythmic element to the facades of the building. A 12,500sqm purpose built office and warehouse complex, architecturally designed and engineered to confront the specific needs of international manufacturer Knorr Bremse. Knorr Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. The complex uses state of the art green design methods and only the greatest quality material and finishes. The proposed development provides a number of integrated building elements, comprising : An high podium to accommodate the required public car parking amenities, which. Acts as a backdrop to the surrounding development and generates a firm base upon. A communal unfold space platform on Level 6, which provides the residential. Segments of the development a detached streets cape and public open space. Design language of the towers and podium are integrated through conscientious application of angled and splayed elements. The proposed development capitalists on the unique location on the northern fringe of Granville town center and nearby central business district of Parramatta. The project provides an opportunity to locate residential accommodation and commercial activity in a unique location with proximity to a major transport node. Each of these buildings accomplish design excellence and will establish a precedent in the. Immediate area and set a tall architectural. Standard for other developments to consider. The design unifies the local streets capes, character of the existing buildings and contributes to the transition in scale, from the tomorrow tall rise commercial and residential mixed use developments to the existing scale of low rise industrial developments.