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