MEICHEN PROJECT CASE STUDY: 2 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park

Project at a Glance

Executive Overview

Modern high-density residential developments in bustling urban hubs demand robust structural glazing capable of balancing extreme wind load resistance, superior acoustic isolation, and energy efficiency under stringent building codes. Located in the landmark precinct of Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, the 2 Murray Rose Avenue development is a premier Class 2 residential apartment complex designed to deliver contemporary, high-density urban living.

To satisfy the rigorous structural, weather-tightness, and energy mandates enforced under the Australian National Construction Code (NCC), Greengale Windows & Doors manufactured and supplied a customized commercial fenestration package built upon the Australia Alspc Commercial System.

The engineering scope features heavy-duty 150 mm sliding doors, 150 mm awning windows, and high-span fixed glass assemblies—all integrated within full 150 mm commercial aluminum framing paired with high-performance Low-E double glazing.

System Architecture & Engineering Highlights

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             2 MURRAY ROSE AVENUE — FENESTRATION SYSTEM MATRIX
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 Primary Sub-Frame     • Australia Alspc Heavy-Duty Commercial System
 Structural Envelope   • Full 150 mm Frame Depth with High Moment-of-Inertia Webs
 Operable Fenestration • Heavy-Duty 150 mm Sliding Doors & 150 mm Awning Windows
 Glazing Configuration • High-Performance Spectrally Selective Low-E Double Glazing (IGU)
 Compliance Standards  • AS 2047 | AS 1288 | AS 1170 | NCC Class 2
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1. Full 150 mm Commercial Aluminium Framing

Multi-story Class 2 residential towers encounter significant structural floor-to-floor deflections and high dynamic wind suction pressures.

• Heavy-Gauge Structural Integrity: Engineered with a robust 150 mm profile depth, the Greengale Alspc framing system delivers high structural moment of inertia ($I_x / I_y$ values). This allows glass sashes to span tall openings without exceeding deflection limits under AS 2047 standards.
• Commercial Durability: Non-thermally broken, thick-walled architectural aluminium extrusions provide an exceptionally durable, low-maintenance structural skeleton ideal for high-density multi-dwelling environments.

2. High-Performance 150 mm Sliding Doors & Awning Windows

Creating effortless transitions to apartment balconies while ensuring background ventilation and weather-tight sealing required specialized hardware integration.

• 150 mm Sliding Door Systems: Fitted with heavy-duty tandem stainless steel rollers engineered to handle heavy double-glazed sashes, providing smooth, low-friction operation for residents.
• 150 mm Awning Window Assemblies: Integrated directly into the commercial grid to offer controlled, rain-safe background ventilation, backed by continuous multi-cavity EPDM perimeter compression gaskets.
• High-Span Fixed Window Systems: Maximize natural daylight penetration deep into interior living spaces while achieving exceptional air tightness and water penetration resistance.

3. Energy-Efficient Low-E Double Glazing (IGU)

Sydney’s variable coastal climate requires high solar heat blockage during summer and thermal retention throughout winter.

• Low-E Coating Technology: Spectrally selective Low-E coatings reflect far-infrared thermal radiation away from the interior, dramatically lowering Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) and operational HVAC energy loads.
• Acoustic Attenuation: The double-glazed insulating units act as high-mass acoustic barriers, effectively dampening urban traffic and precinct noise surrounding Sydney Olympic Park to ensure peaceful indoor living environments.

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Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

Class 2 residential construction in Australia is subject to strict statutory scrutiny under the National Construction Code (NCC) and independent audit protocols. Meichen Windows & Doors guarantees full compliance through rigorous quality controls:

• AGWA Corporate Membership: Greengale operates under audited processes bound to the Australian Glass and Window Association (AGWA) Constitution and Code of Ethics.
• Certified In-House Engineering: Oversighted by engineers holding formal competencies under AGWA / AFTI covering AS 2047 (Windows & External Glazed Doors), AS 1288 (Glass Selection & Installation), and NCC code mandates.
• Audit & Compliance Verification: Supported by comprehensive NATA-accredited test reports and CSi PAS-Mark / JAS-ANZ certification schedules to ensure seamless local council sign-offs and certifier approvals.

Why Developers & Tier-1 Builders Partner with Greengale

• Scalable Commercial Capacity: A proven track record in manufacturing and exporting complete, certified commercial window and door packages for large-scale urban apartment towers.
• Precision Engineering & Custom Extrusions: In-house technical team capable of tailoring commercial profiles—such as the 150 mm Alspc system—to precise project-specific wind load and architectural requirements.
• End-to-End B2B Delivery: Full technical support including shop drawings, structural wind load calculations, export-grade protective crating, and complete Producer Statement / compliance documentation.