We are thrilled to see the Marvel Stadium Upgrade project recognised as a finalist in the Urban Design category of the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards.

Congratulations to Grimshaw with Smartform, and Greenaway Architects on this achievement. The transformation of Marvel Stadium’s Bourke Street concourse has created a more accessible and engaging civic space, enhancing the venue’s role as a year-round destination within Melbourne’s Docklands precinct.

EBSA was proud to contribute to this significant redevelopment by supplying and installing the Schneider LF550 Frameless Glass Louvre System and D+H Mechatronic CPS-M control panels. These systems provide natural ventilation and smoke control, supporting both the performance and safety objectives of the project.

The LF550 system delivers a refined, all-glass façade appearance while accommodating wide spans and tall blade heights; an ideal solution for contemporary public architecture where both form and function are critical.

We extend our congratulations once again to the design team on this well-deserved recognition.

Project Partners:

Builder: John Holland

Architect: Grimshaw with Smartform and Greenaway Architects

Facade Company: Spective

Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney has received global recognition, including ‘World Building of the Year 2022’ at the World Architectural Festival, the ‘Lord Mayor’s Prize 2023’ at the AIA NSW Chapter Awards, and ‘Best Tall Building Worldwide 2023’ by CTBUH.

Originally a 46 story building completed in 1976, it has been transformed into a 50 story tower through a $600 million redevelopment designed by 3XN in collaboration with BVN.

A key feature of this project is its sustainable approach. The design retained 95% of the existing core and 65% of its beams, columns, and slabs, reducing embodied carbon by 12,000 metric tons while doubling the usable floor area to 1.1 million square feet. It is the largest and tallest building transformation of its kind.

EBSA supplied and installed Schneider G12 FS Louvres, a D+H Mechatronic CPS-M Control Panel, and LDS 100/0600 Actuators for the podium skylight, contributing to the building’s natural ventilation and smoke relief systems.

We specialise in advanced window automation and operable louvre solutions, helping to create healthier, more sustainable buildings.

We are proud to reflect on the success of EBSA’s Annual Conference, which brought together our New Zealand and Australian teams for three days of growth and collaboration.

This event is key to strengthening our strategies, refining our approach, and aligning our vision for the year ahead. The conference also provided an opportunity to celebrate our achievements with the valued support of our partners and families.

Held on the stunning Sunshine Coast, the weekend was a blend of productive sessions and memorable moments, reinforcing the bonds that drive our success.

We look forward to building on this momentum and delivering outstanding results for our clients in the coming year.

A huge congratulations to PHIVE on being named as a finalist in the World Green Building Council’s APAC leadership awards!

These finalists represent innovation, excellence, and leadership in the green building movement across the Asia Pacific (AP) region.

PHIVE (5 Parramatta Square) has a prestigious 6-star Green Star accreditation, a significant marker for public buildings. Designed with an eye toward eco-consciousness, PHIVE boast a layout that encourages thermal comfort and minimises reliance on traditional air conditioning, underlining Parramatta City Council’s commitment to operating PHIVE as a carbon-neutral entity.

EBSA is honoured to have contributed to this landmark project by incorporating our energy-efficient Schneider BT90 thermally broken double-glazed louvres and digital CPS-M control panel into the building’s façade. These elements work seamlessly with the building management and control system (BMCS), enhancing air quality and facilitating the removal of aerosol particles through the use of thermal chimneys and operable louvres.

Positioned at the core of Parramatta CBD, this Civic Centre not only serves as the community, cultural and civic hub but also sets a benchmark for government building sustainability in the state. Its design minimises the need for artificial heating and cooling, emphasizing environmental performance through sustainable design principles.

EBSA has a range of air quality sensors that can be retrofitted to existing projects and work in conjunction with new or existing automated facade systems to extend the benefits if improved air quality and environmental control to educational and professional environments.

Builder: Built.
Architects: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, DesignInc and Lacoste + Stevenson

EBSA Australia is proud to have received the National Highly Commended Award in the ‘Most Innovative Window Solution’ category for the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvres at the AGWA National Awards held last Friday. Congratulations to the entire EBSA team on this significant achievement!

EBSA is proud to feature in the recent Architecture and Design article ‘Fire and Smoke Control in Commercial Applications’.

At EBSA, we manufacture and install operable façade systems designed to meet the smoke control requirements of commercial buildings. Our systems cater to various applications, including make-up air, relief air, and natural smoke exhaust.

We have pioneered the integration of digital network solutions certified to ISO21927, offering three key advantages:

– Real-time monitoring of actuators and controls
– Creation of virtual groups via digital systems
– Significant reduction in cabling costs

Read more about our innovative solutions at the link below:

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/features/features-articles/fire-smoke-control-in-commercial-applications

EBSA is thrilled to be named as a AGWA design awards state finalist for Queensland in the Most Innovative Window Solution category for the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvres.

The Schneider MP2 louvre, initially introduced in 2012, quickly emerged as the preferred choice in the Australian market as thermal performance requirements escalated with updates to the National Construction Code (NCC). Its exceptional features make it a standout solution for contemporary architectural projects.

The product of choice on many landmark projects, the MP2 is unlike any other louvre system you are likely to have encountered. These louvres have withstood rigorous testing, including passing cyclone tests at 32m/s and being the sole louvre to meet the AS4284 test. Additionally, the MP2 louvre excelled in an earthquake test for a recent project.

Already recognised as the top performing louvre on the market, and we elevated the louvre to the next level with the release of the Award-winning MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre (MP2-FL-OP).

The MP2-FL-OP emerged from extensive collaboration with our client for the Seafarers Project to address specific needs, notably maintaining unobstructed views even when open. Overcoming challenges such as sightline obstruction and water ingress, we engineered a solution that combines innovative blade movement with high water rating. Inspired by previous earthquake testing, we refined the drive system for simultaneous or separate operation of top and bottom blades. This two-year development journey culminated in the creation of 111 Louvres for the Seafarers Project, showcasing the adaptability and performance of the MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre.

MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre System:

AZUMA TEST: AZT0153.23

• Deflection: 3000 Pa+ and 2500 Pa-
• Water penetration: 1000pa
• ULS: 6000+ and 6500-
• Air Infiltration: Low

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