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Pioneering Complex Curtainwall and Façade Engineering

Ausrise Façades delivers precision-engineered, curtain walls and architectural façades, combining innovation, and technical excellence.

Ausrise Facades

For over two decades, Ausrise Façades has been at the forefront of façade innovation and precision, specialising in complex curtainwall systems, high- performance glazing, and architectural cladding solutions across Australia.

With 23 years of experience and a skilled team of 50 professionals, the company has become synonymous with quality, craftsmanship,
and collaborative delivery, which were on display in their recent work on the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) project.

Located within the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct, the HTH project posed a unique opportunity and significant technical challenge: to create a world-class façade system for a facility that brings together education, research, and clinical care under one roof.

“Our scope of work included all external curtain wall façades—glass, GRC (glass reinforced concrete), aluminium feature elements, fixed louvres, and frameless glazing at the podium,” said Kevin Hartin, Director at Ausrise Façades. “Every one of our 50 staff members was involved in this project in some capacity. It was truly an all-hands on effort.”

From the outset, the HTH’s architectural ambition was clear, with striking geometric forms and curved aluminium and GRC features shaping the building’s exterior. Ausrise was brought on for their ability to deliver complex façade systems with high technical accuracy and aesthetic precision.

“What made this project really stand out were the scale and shape of the GRC projections,” Kevin explained. “They involved large- format panels with very tight tolerances and complex curvature that pushed the limits of conventional fabrication and installation.”

Overcoming the engineering challenges of both these curved aluminium and GRC elements required early engagement with structural consultants, iterative 3D modelling, and customised mounting systems.

The Ausrise team worked closely with the builder, architect, and façade engineers to ensure every panel aligned with the architectural vision while maintaining long-term durability and thermal performance.

The podium-level frameless glazing system also presented logistical and sequencing complexities. These were resolved through meticulous staging and real-time coordination with other trades. Despite the scale and technical difficulty, Ausrise delivered their scope on time and to specification.

“The HTH project exemplified what Ausrise does best, bringing engineering, fabrication, and site installation together seamlessly to meet architectural intent,” said Kevin. “We’re proud to have been part of such an important project for UNSW and the broader research community.”

Beyond the HTH, Ausrise continues to push the boundaries of architectural façade delivery. The company is currently working on the Macquarie University Engineering and Astronomy Building, another architecturally ambitious project that showcases their deep capability in technical façade solutions.

With a growing portfolio of major university, commercial, and public infrastructure projects, Ausrise remains committed to its founding values of quality, innovation, and collaboration. Their vertically integrated model (combining in-house design, manufacturing, and installation,) enables them to tackle increasingly complex façades with confidence and precision.

“Over the past 23 years, we’ve built our reputation on consistency and problem- solving,” Kevin noted. “Every project is different, and we pride ourselves on adapting our systems and processes to suit. At the end of the day, it’s about delivering value, performance, and design excellence to our clients.”

For more information contact Ausrise Façades, 6/5 Clerke Place, Kurnell NSW 2231 Kevin Hartin – phone 0422 803 933, email kevin@ausrise.com.au, Paul White – phone 0422 803 932, email paul@ausrise.com.au, website www.ausrise.com.au

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Cladding Engineering: Delivering Thermal Performance & Architectural Precision

CCYE delivered expert internal linings and external cladding for Alba, ensuring precision, performance, and durability.

Cathay Chung Yue Estate (CCYE)

Cathay Chung Yue Estate (CCYE), a renowned façade company, played a key role in the Alba at Square, delivering lightweight internal lining and external cladding solutions as part of Westbourne Constructions’ broader vision for this sophisticated residential development.

With over two decades of industry experience, CCYE brought its extensive knowledge in both internal and external fit-outs to this project, ensuring seamless execution across complex building systems.

“We were engaged to complete the lightweight wall partitions and the full external cladding system,” said Johnny Meng, Project Manager at CCYE. “Our team focused on precision installation to match the architectural detailing and ensure durability across all five towers.”

Located within the transformative Green Square Town Centre— a precinct anticipated to house over 50,000 residents by 2030— the Alba development demanded a meticulous balance of form and function. CCYE’s scope included installing gyprock, Hebel panels, and multiple façade systems that aligned with the project’s high standards in sustainability and aesthetics.

“Our role was critical in helping Westbourne meet the architectural and thermal performance targets,” Johnny explained. “We handled variable designs and evolving site conditions while maintaining quality and timeline expectations.”

Despite a tight construction schedule and intermittent design changes, CCYE mobilised up to 85 personnel at peak to ensure project continuity and consistency. “We faced changes in construction drawings throughout the build, but our team adapted quickly and upheld the high-quality standards required by both Westbourne and the project stakeholders,” added Johnny.

CCYE’s contribution to the Alba showcases the company’s reliability and adaptability in large-scale, high-density developments. With a newly established cladding manufacturing facility and an expanding portfolio that spans residential, education, aged care, and commercial sectors, CCYE continues to position itself as a leader in streamlined, cost-efficient, and high-performance construction solutions.

For more information contact CCYE, Unit 2, 23 Leeds Street, Rhodes NSW 2138, phone 02 9682 6888, email info@ccye.com.au, website www.ccye.com.au

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It’s everyone’s responsibility to think long-term

By Paul Miller, Business Development Manager | BPM Industries Australia

Construction is a multi-billion dollar industry in Australia, and due to the nature of the game some people try to cut corners when it comes to delivering projects on time and on budget. Due to this there is a great deal of responsibility on both the suppliers of building products as well as principle contractors and architects to ensure we’re providing fully compliant high quality products that will provide the greatest long term value for clients by lasting the test of time.

Louvres and architectural façade features are often the final product to be placed on a building. However, the longevity of their aesthetic finish can make all the difference to a façade. At BPM Industries Australia, we place a strong emphasis on ensuring that our products are made to last and only work with accredited applicators to apply finishes to our products so that the quality our clients receive on hand-over is to the highest standard years and decades later.

It’s all too common in the industry where suppliers will provide non-compliant finishes to clients in order to secure the contract and meet the required budget. This is unprofessional behaviour, and leads suppliers giving the industry a bad reputation as well as enforcing the false perception that commercial grade finishes are no different to common house paint and will start to show signs of fading in just a few short years when properly applied commercial finishes can provide film integrity warranties up to and exceeding 25 years.

Everyone in construction including suppliers, fabricators, contractors and architects should renew their focus on understanding the benefits and risks involved with protective commercial architectural finishes. Search out and endeavour to work with contractors who have a good company ethos, invest in the suppliers with a commitment to supplying high quality products compliant with Australian Standards, and reap the rewards of having delivered a project that not only holds its architectural appeal but minimises ongoing rectification and maintenance costs. By being diligent and committed to quality, the product and the construction industry, will be something we can admire for decades.

About the author

Paul Miller is Business Development Manager of BPM Industries Australia, who design, supply, and install architectural louvres and façade features for some of NSW’s biggest projects.

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