CIT Woden Campus: Transforming Canberra’s Educational Landscape

The Project

Designed to support over 6,500 students annually, the new CIT Woden Campus sets a benchmark for contemporary educational environments in Canberra. The building showcases a bold, high-performance façade that matches the project’s advanced learning and community-focused vision.

**Location: **Woden, ACT Completion: 2024 Architect: Gray Puksand Developer: Lendlease Façade Design: Apex Facade Design Installer: AWS

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“This was an amazing collaboration… I was incredibly impressed by the versatility of the Valmond & Gibson system. So very proud of the result!”

John Czechowski, Senior Associate, Gray Puksand

The Challenge

The project required a façade system that delivered. Creating a multi-level aged-care facility that balances:

• Strict NCC and fire-safety compliance for a major public asset

• Strong weather, thermal and structural performance for Canberra’s climate

• A visually refined façade that expressed depth, rhythm and material richness

• Reliable installation across complex building geometry and elevated forms

Our Solution

Why 165CW Curtainwall stood out:

• AS1530.1 non-combustible aluminium system

• Excellent structural performance for multi-storey façades

• High thermal and weather resistance for long-term durability

• Supports complex geometries and articulated façade profiles

• Low maintenance and 100% recyclable aluminium

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The Results

165CW™ Curtain Wall in a Medium Bronze Flat Matt finish was selected to deliver a high-performance, non-combustible façade that suits the CIT Woden Campus’ contemporary architectural form.

The completed façade achieves:

• A striking architectural identity with a warm, civic presence

• Full compliance with fire and performance requirements

• Improved thermal and weather resistance for long-term campus comfort

• A durable, low-maintenance façade using 100% recyclable aluminium