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

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.