The new ACT Government ESA Acton Station brings together ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire & Rescue operations within a purpose-built emergency services facility designed to meet demanding operational and performance requirements.

Designed by AMC Architecture and built by Shaw Building Group, the project required a comprehensive facade package incorporating windows, doors, louvres, screening and sunshades. Dark-framed glazing and horizontal shading elements complement the building’s civic character while delivering controlled daylight to offices, response areas and shared spaces.

Meeting complex performance requirements

As a critical infrastructure project, the station was required to achieve high standards of thermal efficiency, acoustics, bushfire protection, weather performance, safety and accessibility. The project also included large storm-louvre assemblies measuring up to 9.4 metres wide, extensive double glazing and BAL-29 compliant openings.

Alspec solution

Performance Windows delivered an integrated Alspec facade package featuring:

ThermAFrame® 150mm thermally broken framing for fixed windows, awning windows, commercial hinged doors and a three-track, four-panel sliding door system.
Hunter EVO® 150mm acoustic framing to meet noise control requirements.
Hunter EVO® flush-glazed framing for large fixed storm-louvre assemblies.
Custom 300mm and 600mm sunshades to manage solar gain and reinforce the architectural design.
BAL-29 ember screens and Invisi-Gard stainless-steel mesh for enhanced bushfire protection, security and durability.
High-performance double glazing, including Low-E, argon-filled insulated glass units and laminated safety glass configurations, helped reduce heat transfer while meeting the project’s thermal, solar control, acoustic and security requirements.

Through detailed coordination of windows, doors, glazing, louvres, screens and sunshades, Performance Windows delivered a cohesive facade solution that supports the operational demands, occupant comfort and long-term durability required of a modern emergency services facility.

Project details

Project: ESA Acton Station

Location: ACT

Category: Community & Cultural

Design: AMC Architecture

Builder: Shaw Building Group

Alspec® products used:

ThermAFrame® 150mm Centre Pocket Thermally Broken Framing
ThermAFrame® Thermally Broken Awning & Casement Window
ThermAFrame® Thermally Broken 50mm Commercial Door
ThermAFrame® Thermally Broken Sliding Door
Commercial Framing: Hunter Evo 150mm Acoustic Framing and Hunter Evo 150mm Double Flush Glazed Framing
Louvres & Solar Control: Fixed Louvre
Security Screens/Screening: Invisi-Gard Stainless Steel Security

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