Bespoke Facades
Buildings are most commonly defined by their external appearance, based on uniqueness, and measure of performance and sustainability. A bespoke Facade design is an increasingly common way to achieve these outcomes. At Arcadia we partner with Architects and Engineers in early stages using our Connect Collaborate Construct process to support this journey in bringing your Vision to Reality.
This enables designers to venture into untapped design spaces when developing sophisticated and bespoke facades using the design and engineering expertise within Arcadia.
We take you through our process of
Connect
Connect with our design team to understand your project brief and begin unlocking design visions.
Collaborate
Collaborate with our team to explore solutions, engineering parameters, material selection, finishes, costs, efficiencies and prototyping.
Construct
Construct your project with the assurance of Arcadia’s team of creative backing and support with guaranteed quality, performance and delivery.Bankstown RSL
These customised stick facade elements create a stunning vertical feature. Every stick has a unique profile and differing colours with a bespoke fixing system which interfaces with the building facade. Arcadia worked with Altis architecture and Infinity Constructions group on this standout project.
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Leederville Square
Arcadia collaborated with PACT Construction, HASSELL, Tom Muller and Hesperia Property working on Bespoke Facade features from early design stage to delivery on the ABN Group’s new headquarters. The customised building facade designed by international artist Tom Muller & Hassell incorporates facade texture, lighting spill control, LED lighting as well as solar shading. The facade incorporates Muse® 3D Perforated screens in anodised finish, and Zest® Facade Blades fitted with inbuilt LED lighting.
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Ritz Carlton
The custom cobble effect in this design was an important piece of the building’s architecture and required over 7500 individual panels with a range of differing powder coat colours, angles and depths. Whilst looking striking, the facade element was required to provide the necessary natural ventilation for the car park beyond the facade.
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Margaret River School
This impressive wave effect uses Arcadia’s Match® Sunscreen Grating System, made from anodised aluminium. Each flat bar has a wave pattern which has been individually profiled and swaged together to create an immense wave screen effect.
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Midland Salesyards
A standout feature of this vibrant retail complex is the Arcadia Timber Grain Zest® series battens. These timber look aluminium battens have been cut and crafted into a wave like pattern, adding movement and life to the facade.
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Ashfield Aquatic Centre
In working tandem with FDC Group and Brewsterhjorth architects, Arcadia is honoured to be part of rebuilding one of Australia’s historic post-Olympic Games pools, now known as the Ashfield Aquatic Centre. This project also includes Arcadia’s wide range of Solar shading Zest® Blades and Spur® fixed louvre products, surrounding the Aquatic Centre - giving the brand new Centre a sophisticated sun-shading and screening solution.
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Mandurah Multi-storey Carpark
Arcadia worked in tandem with PS STRUCTURES PTY LTD and T&Z Architects to develop, build and install a bespoke facade for the Mandurah Station multi-storey car park. This project incorporates Arcadia Zest® customised Aluminium Fins in powder-coated vibrant shades of Dulux Sable Bass, Bondi Blue, Jaybird and Charcoal Satin.
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SkyCity Adelaide
The Arcadia Sculpt® Twisted Fin System is the new look that gives the twist and turn your project needs to stand out. Whilst providing strong aesthetic impact, this product can be used as a solution for a varying range of projects. Arcadia worked closely with Hansen Yuncken and Buchan Group to design, manufacture and install this bespoke facade system at SkyCity Adelaide.
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Holiday Inn Express Mascot
Arcadia worked in tandem with ADCO Constructions and SJB Architects to deliver the bespoke facade elements to Holiday Inn Express. The base of the hotel is an underground carpark, stylishly surrounded with Arcadia’s Zest® T blade systems, powder-coated with stunning gold finishes. The car park facade design creates a standout feature complimenting its natural surroundings, whilst providing a cost-effective and economical ventilating facade system These have created a beautiful aesthetic appearance to the hotel, whilst providing for optimum ventilation and airflow – offering guests the comfort they need.
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Bringing your visions to reality
Where Creative Minds Connect
Iconic facades are built from the collaboration of passionate and creative minds. Our creative team collaborates closely with artists and designers, from connection to construction, to deliver truly unique facades all over Australia. This is made possible through our unparalleled in-house talent, expertise and state-of-the-art products - blending art and technology, to unlock design visions.
Solutions for Unique Problems
Regardless of the size, complexity, or location of the project, we collaborate with you to bring your visions to life and conquer any engineering, design and technical difficulties your project may encounter. Our modernised design software with infinite engineering analysis enables us to provide clear insights and solutions to your project’s every requirement.
Craftsmanship at its finest
Inspired by creating timeless features, artisanal excellence and innovation, Arcadia has thoughtfully crafted and perfected an extensive range of high performing and innovative systems that have transformed built environments nationwide.
Add a splash of colour
Bring life into your project with Arcadia’s endless palette of colours and finishes to perfectly complement your creative architectural designs - from Granum® timber look, powdercoat, anodise colours and finishes to selection from, the possibilities are limitless.
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Light up your world
Illuminate your façade to create a building envelope that is distinctive and memorable, with Arcadia’s state-of-the-art system. This LED sun blade offers the most memorable and functional light shelf system on the market.
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Sculpt® Twisted Fins
Deliver a contemporary TWIST to make your facade standout with Sculpt® Twisted Fins. This system has been thoughtfully designed and engineered to provide a strong aesthetic impact whilst delivering effective solar shading functionality. Ideal for car park facades, building facades, external building facade features and soffit ceiling features.
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