The operable sun shading system embraces innovations in design and manufacturing to provide a high-performance sun shading solution whilst physically conforming to the facades unique geometry.

The new Civic Centre’s concept was developed by French/Australian architectural team – Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, Design Inc, and Lacoste and Stevenson.

“The six-storey building will be dedicated to the community, offering a contemporary public library, a Discovery Centre with exhibition spaces and visitor services, creative spaces and meeting rooms, and a café. It will also be home to the new Council Chambers”. 

The western façade features three main areas where the operable louvres will be situated.

The louvres can respond to the sun’s position and provide an optimised climatic condition for occupants and efficiency in building operational costs whilst also meeting shading compliance requirements.

To manage solar heat gain, the 200 parallelogram shaped louvre blades overlap each other, providing an innovative design outcome that responds to the exacting performance requirements.