Elevating Public Infrastructure Through Performance
The Rochedale Bus Station Park ‘n’ Ride was delivered to support Brisbane’s growing southern corridor, providing a safe, efficient, and comfortable transport interchange for daily commuters. Designed by GHD Design and constructed by the Bielby Hull Joint Venture for the Department of Transport and Main Roads, the project demanded durable, high-performing materials capable of withstanding Queensland’s climate while supporting long-term operational efficiency.
Performance Louvres
Three-pass weather louvre system
discover solution
Solar Shading
Aluminium elliptical blades
During the tender phase, Louvreclad was engaged to provide an alternative façade solution—one that focused on measurable building performance, constructability, and lifecycle value. Rather than replicating the base specification, Louvreclad proposed a coordinated louvre strategy that would actively contribute to ventilation, weather protection, and solar control across key areas of the station.
To the Tower 1 and Tower 2 south elevations, Louvreclad proposed the Kensington Series® rain-resistant louvre system as a high-performance alternative solution. Engineered to deliver Class A (100%) rain resistance while maintaining effective airflow, the system addresses the challenge of wind-driven rain without enclosing the structure or relying on mechanical intervention.
With a 50% free open area, integrated vermin mesh, and sealed subhead and subsill detailing, the Kensington Series provides predictable internal conditions and reduces long-term maintenance risk—key considerations for public transport infrastructure.
For the pedestrian overpass and screen façades, Louvreclad recommended the Windsor Series® aluminium sun shade louvres to manage solar exposure and privacy. The elliptical blade geometry delivers consistent shading, reduced glare, and improved pedestrian comfort while contributing to passive environmental control strategies within the precinct.
Both systems were engineered in extruded aluminium and specified with a Dulux® Duratec® Zeus® Silver Grey Matt finish to ensure durability, corrosion resistance, and visual cohesion across the façade.
Following acceptance of Louvreclad’s tender-stage performance solution, the systems were fully engineered, manufactured, and installed to meet the project’s program, compliance requirements, and performance criteria.
Close coordination with the builder and design team ensured seamless integration into the station’s structural and architectural framework.
The result is a façade package that supports:
Delivered on time and to specification, the Rochedale Bus Station Park ‘n’ Ride demonstrates the value of performance-driven alternatives at tender stage—where informed engineering input can enhance building behaviour, reduce risk, and deliver enduring public infrastructure.
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"Happy with how Louvreclad works, their process, and how everything went smoothly. Will keep using Louvreclad as the performance they provide with their product is top notch."
"The level of service is about as good as you find in subcontractors. Tech department is helpful and forthcoming with information and solutions. Quotes are always detailed. Install and delivery is always reliable and high quality. Team is always very good to deal with. Products are of really high quality."
"Happy with Louvreclad's design, support, tender process, custom solution, very happy with the outcome once installed, and their service to architects from the earlier stage through completion."
"Good service, good product performance, easy to deal with. Louvreclad are always true to their time, and communication is very smooth."
"The overall build quality is excellent and aesthetically the louvres look great, they complement the digital screen and building. The team at Louvreclad were easy to deal with and responsive during a complex digital media build at a high-profile site in Melbourne."
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