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Building Gold Coast Skylines for Life

Hollex Group

Hollex Group is redefining commercial facade contracting on the Gold Coast — delivering end-to-end Window Wall, curtain wall, aluminium and cladding solutions for developers who expect more.

In a market defined by bold architectural ambition and uncompromising delivery timelines, Hollex Group has emerged as a go-to specialist for commercial façade solutions across the Gold Coast and southeast Queensland. Founded in 2018 and backed by more than 70 years of combined industry experience, the former Sydney-based contractor brings a level of governance, capability and service culture that few competitors can match.

We don’t just install facades — we solve problems for head contractors from day one of design through to practical completion. – Joe Lorefice, Sales & Strategy,

Licensed under both the NSW contractor framework and Queensland’s QBCC, Hollex Group delivers the full spectrum of façade work — from Window Wall, Curtain Wall and Aluminium Architectural Screens. Their end-to-end offering, from design and engineering coordination through to installation, positions them as a single point of accountability for head contractors seeking certainty on complex projects.

Directors Joe Lorefice (Sales & Strategy) and Jason Cain (Operations) have built a business that mirrors the professionalism of much larger firms, while retaining the agility and client focus of a specialist contractor. Accounts are externally audited annually by Allan Hall Business Advisors — an AFR Top 100 firm — placing Hollex 12 to 18 months ahead of most businesses at their revenue stage in terms of financial governance.

Recent Gold Coast Projects

Four current projects being delivered on the Gold Coast demonstrate the breadth and quality of Hollex Group’s work — each presenting its own unique design and construction challenges and it’s where Hollex Group excel. With a strong building background, they review each design with a builder’s eye first and then apply their facade expertise to ensure buildability and compliance is achieved.

Amaya

30 First Avenue,
Broadbeach, Gold Coast QLD

A landmark residential tower on the Broadbeach esplanade due for completion May 2026, Amaya comprises of 4 Basements and 34 Stories. The building demanded a façade solution worthy of its premium address. Hollex undertook an extensive design coordination role on this project ensuring the structural envelope eliminated any clashes whilst developing and delivered the full facade package — Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Balustrades and Feature Screen systems — across the building’s striking envelope.

Working closely with the head contractor, the Hollex team coordinated detailed engineering and shop drawings, managed the aluminium and glazing supply chain, and executed a precise installation programme to suit the tower’s high-rise sequencing requirements. The result is a facade that delivers the performance required for a coastal residential environment and the architectural refinement the Broadbeach market expects.

Affinity

40-46 Chelsea Avenue,
Broadbeach, Gold Coast QLD

Following the successful delivery of the Amaya project for our client, Hollex have gone on to secure their next project. The Affinity project is a premium residential 39 Story tower in the heart of Broadbeach. At this early stage of Affinity Hollex is well underway with the early design coordination.

Hollex Group is delivering a full facade package for the project consisting of Curtain Wall, Window Wall, Balustrades and Feature Screen systems — across the building’s envelope. Working closely with the head contractor and facade engineer, the Hollex team coordinated detailed shop drawings, managing the supply chain, and is ensuring we manage a precise installation programme to suit the tower’s high-rise sequencing requirements. The result will be a facade that delivers both the acoustic and thermal performance required for a coastal residential environment the this competitive Broadbeach provides.

Mantaray Lounge

Lot 503 Seaworld Drive,
Main Beach, Gold Coast QLD

Adjacent to the iconic Sea World precinct, the Floating Mantaray Lounge project features a bespoke facade package to meet a challenging project brief. This venue’s bold hospitality design language and striking circular footprint sets it apart as a truly unique build.

Hollex Group were up for the challenge — designing, engineering and procuring this project end-to-end. The project consists of two elliptical floor plans with Level 1 offset over the Ground Floor.

The immense challenge was the 15 different offset radius dimensions, which resulted in 600 different parts being curved to critical tolerances to ensure the close fit and function of the Curved Sliding Doors and windows.

Elle on Jefferson Street

Miami, Gold Coast QLD

The Elle on Jefferson Street development in Miami presented Hollex Group with the challenge of delivering a refined residential facade within a medium-density mixed-use context.

The project is at the early stage of delivery and is a true reflection of Hollex Group’s reputation for collaborative delivery in Queensland’s competitive residential construction market.

A Business Built For Scale

These Gold Coast projects are emblematic of a broader growth story for Hollex Group. The business is continuing organic growth through consistent quality and reliability, expanding its client base supported by the strong residential and commercial construction pipeline across southeast Queensland.

Underpinning that ambition is a governance and operational framework built well ahead of the company’s current revenue stage. Hollex Group continues to build depth within its business structure to ensure consistency and stability for clients.

For head contractors and developers, this means working with a facade specialist that has the experience, systems, accountability and long-term vision of a much larger organisation.

Hollex Group

(Joe) 0428 097 971 | (Jason) 0416 256 007

hollex.com.au




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Adaptive Design Meets Sustainable Living at Norwest Quarter

Vergola® delivered over 30 bespoke louvre systems at Norwest Quarter, enhancing sustainability, comfort, and architectural integration across diverse spaces.

Vergola

At Sydney’s Norwest Quarter, Vergola® transformed architectural vision into climate-responsive living.

Delivering over 50 bespoke opening-and-closing louvre roof systems, the company showcased how intelligent, adaptable design enhances both building performance and everyday resident comfort.

Bespoke Louvre Roof Systems Across Four Distinct Settings

The project spanned four unique environments: penthouse apartments, mid-level residences, retail dining areas, and a technically complex trapezium-shaped structure. Each posed its own challenges, but all were united by Vergola’s trademark ability to combine functionality with architectural harmony.

On Building C’s crown level, two luxury penthouses required a seamless integration of 12 panels each, forming a continuous roofline over expansive wraparound balconies. Initially, alternative shading options had been considered, but only Vergola® could deliver the year-round usability demanded of these premium residences.

Finished in custom colour Hamptons White, the installations give residents fingertip control of light and shade, whether for a sunlit breakfast or a shaded evening gathering.

Level 4 presented a different challenge: six adjoining systems had to be installed within existing concrete beams and piers, yet function and appear as one continuous structure. Through precise engineering and meticulous planning, Vergola® achieved a solution that preserved architectural integrity while providing consistent aesthetic and functional outcomes.

Vergola’s role extended beyond residential spaces to the retail heart of Norwest Quarter, where six restaurant tenancies were fitted with systems set within steel frames clad in timber.

Finished in COLORBOND® Paperbark, these louvres enhance outdoor dining by enabling operators to adapt their spaces to any weather condition. The result is vibrant, all-weather hospitality venues that strengthen the precinct’s community appeal and offer residents and visitors a lively, connected place to gather.

Perhaps the most innovative aspect was the trapezium-shaped structure in Building B, featuring a glass roof framed by two COLORBOND® Monument-coloured louvre roof systems. This bespoke design required customisation to accommodate the geometry while maintaining weatherproofing and operational performance, exemplifying Vergola’s capacity for engineering excellence.

Collaborative Delivery, Lasting Results

Delivering across such varied applications demanded seamless teamwork. Vergola’s design consultant, operations team, and installers worked closely with architects, builders, and multiple trades, including lighting, plumbing, glazing, and fire systems.

This collaborative approach ensured each system integrated smoothly with surrounding structures and services. It was this alignment of expertise and vision that enabled Vergola® to transform ambitious design concepts into fully realised lifestyle features, all while meeting strict programme requirements.

Since its invention in 1984, Vergola® has remained the benchmark for opening and closing louvre roof systems. The Norwest Quarter installation demonstrates why. Their systems offer 99% weatherproofing with tight louvre closure, 89% light transmission when fully open, outperforming competitors, and automated rain sensors that provide immediate responses to weather changes. They also contribute to energy-efficient regulation by reducing HVAC demand and enhance property values by creating premium outdoor living spaces.

For Norwest Quarter, Vergola® didn’t just provide shade structures, they created spaces that enrich everyday life. From penthouse balconies to buzzing restaurant terraces, the installations elevate both design and usability. The project demonstrates how functional innovation can support long-term sustainability while enhancing the human experience.

By delivering solutions that respond to climate, maximise comfort, and contribute to architectural identity, Vergola® has reinforced its reputation as a trusted partner on landmark developments.

As a multi-building project with diverse challenges, Norwest Quarter stands as a showcase of Vergola’s unmatched ability to blend innovation, durability, and beauty. The end result is not only an architectural success but also a community enriched by thoughtful, adaptable outdoor spaces that will be enjoyed for generations.

Vergola® continues to prove why it is the original and still the best in the market, transforming challenging architectural spaces into premium lifestyle experiences.

For more information contact Vergola, 7 Tepko Road, Terrey Hills NSW 2084, phone 02 9160 0338, website www.vergolansw.com.au

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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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