CIT Woden Campus: Transforming Canberra’s Educational Landscape
The Project
CIT Woden Campus
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
“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
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
