We are proud to announce that EBSA has been shortlisted for the 2025 Zak Awards for Excellence in Façade Design & Engineering.

Our MP2 Opposed Opening Louvre (MP2-FL-OP) has been recognised in the Excellence in Façade Innovation – Product category.

This nomination acknowledges the technical brilliance and innovation our team brings to every project; merging form, function, and future-focused performance.

Congratulations to all finalists. We are honoured to be among leaders shaping the next generation of façade solutions.

Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium has earned international acclaim, securing a top 10 spot in the 2025 Pollstar Mid-Year Worldwide Stadium Rankings. Recognised as the fifth highest grossing stadium globally and seventh for ticket sales, Marvel now stands alongside world-renowned venues including Tokyo Dome and California’s SoFi Stadium.

This milestone caps off a incredible year for the venue, its 25th anniversary, having hosted major international acts such as Coldplay, Luke Combs, Green Day, and Pearl Jam, with more global events to come.

EBSA is proud to have contributed to this landmark upgrade, supplying and installing the Schneider LF550 Frameless Glass Louvre System and D+H Mechatronic CPS-M control panels as part of the concourse redevelopment.

Designed to support both smoke control and natural ventilation, these systems not only enhance safety but also improve comfort and airflow for thousands of patrons visiting the stadium year-round.

The LF550 system delivers a sleek, all-glass façade aesthetic with the ability to accommodate wide spans and tall blade heights, supporting the project’s design intent for a contemporary, high-performance public space.

Congratulations to all project partners, including John Holland, Grimshaw with Smartform and Greenaway Architects, and Spective.

At EBSA, we remain committed to delivering high-quality, innovative window and automation solutions that enhance natural light and airflow in commercial, residential, and educational buildings, promoting health, performance, and sustainability.

The Macquarie University Innovation Hub is a strong example of what can be achieved when innovative design and sustainable construction come together.

Built in just five months, the Innovation Hub was designed to meet two key requirements: a fast construction timeframe and the ability to be relocated in the future. The building’s timber structure, made up of prefabricated LVL beams, glulam columns, and CLT panels, delivered the necessary speed and flexibility, with minimal impact on the surrounding site and campus operations.

Sustainability was a major focus throughout the project. The lightweight timber structure sits on a steel foundation designed for full disassembly, protecting the existing landscape and avoiding major earthworks. Passive design elements such as extended roof overhangs, natural ventilation strategies, and a photovoltaic system support the building’s energy performance, making it a model for lower-impact construction.

EBSA is proud to have contributed to the Innovation Hub’s success by providing high-level automation with our CDC-0252 chain drives and CPSM control panels. Every window is fully addressable, offering flexibility for natural ventilation and integration into building management systems. The CDC series’ compact design allowed for concealed installation within the timber window profiles, aligning with the project’s focus on refined, high-performance detailing.

Projects like the Innovation Hub show how considered design and technology can deliver long-term value for users, for the environment, and for future adaptability.

Project: Macquarie University Innovation Hub
Architect: Architectus
Photographer: Brett Boardman Photography