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By incorporating our stylish glazing solutions, these townhouses have a contemporary edge which sits comfortably within the existing established neighbourhood.

Transformed virtually beyond recognition, this older Perth home is now the epitome of modern open plan living.

Located in the heart of iconic beachside suburb Bondi, the recently completed Amari Residences has maximised views, natural ventilation and safety by utilising a combination of Alspec’s KidScreen® window products, Air-Flo® frames and Breezway® Louvres. The development’s incorporation of these window solutions ensures best advantage can be taken of the location’s northerly aspects and ocean views for each of the 32 apartments across the building’s 9 levels.

Be captivated by the immense shark tank and leafy outlook of the rainforest-inspired landscaping.

Expansive dark bronze powder coated framing solutions add to the visual appeal of this luxurious new residential development.

The striking cube-shaped office building has been emphasised by the inclusion of distinctive Alspec window framing solutions.

There is a saying that “Everything is Bigger in Texas,” and the Dallas, Texas police department is no exception. The city of Dallas is ranked in the top 10 cities in the U.S. in terms of population, at 1.2 million people. The Dallas Police Department is the ninth largest municipal police force in the U.S., based on 3,012 sworn officers. It is led by Chief of Police, U. Reneé Hall. Security a Concern When Designing HQ Building The department is located in the Jack Evans Police Headquarters building, which was built in 2003. It is 358,000 square feet, has six floors, is spread over a three-acre site, has a separate 1,200 car parking garage and a two-acre, open parking lot for additional visitor parking. Prior to 2003, the department was housed in the circa 1914 former City Hall Building. The Jack Evans Police Headquarters building was under construction when 9/11 terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade Buildings in New York. That event was preceded by the Oklahoma City Murrah Federal Building bombing in April 1995. Therefore, security was a concern in its design. Police officials worked with a Police Design Consultant – McClaren, Wilson, and Lawrie Architects of Phoenix – to help design the building to resist a terrorist attack and isolate potential hazards. The building also needed to control visitor traffic and access. On an average month, there are 5,000 public visitors to the Jack Evans building. In addition, shots fired at police buildings nationally are not uncommon, says Paul M. Schuster, Senior Corporal/Facilities Management for the Dallas Police Department. “For the most part they are random, single shot drive-by shootings. Often, the officers are unaware that the building has been shot at, until they find a bullet hole in the brick or glass. Increasingly, police tend to be a symbol of government and some citizens see that as a visible target to lash out at. Police officers are trained to expect the routine types of calls, such as domestic violence, traffic accidents, and other crimes. Yet they must be flexible to anticipate the non-routine that can be dangerous and change in a heartbeat.” An Active Shooter Incident Led to an Increase in Security On June 13, 2015, after midnight, a 35-year-old male placed a duffle bag with a remote-controlled bomb to detonate later between cars in the parking lot of the headquarters building. The suspect then began shooting continuously at the lobby windows. Officers responded to the scene, a vehicle chase began, and the incident ended outside the city. Luckily officers in the lobby took cover and were not injured. Following that incident, the Dallas Police Department conducted a security assessment of the building and also at seven patrol stations throughout the city. The assessment included testing various construction materials for bullet resistance to various types of weapons. Gensler Architects and Guidepost Solutions, LLC developed the solutions and plans. “Yesterday we were concerned about handguns, today we are worried about rifles, and the idea of terrorism is always present with outright attack or bombs,” Schuster notes. “The police officers and police staff only want a place that is safe and where they can do their good work.” Funding of $1.3 million was approved to upgrade the lobbies of the seven patrol stations to withstand rifle rounds, and $1.9 million to improve headquarters lobby security, and to upgrade an aging security system. Turner Construction Company and Convergint Technologies, LLC conducted the renovations and security technology integration. Challenges to the Security Design The headquarter’s lobby was initially designed as a two-story glass-walled structure, with an information desk and public records service windows. Visitors were allowed free entry into the lobby and were only screened in an open area to the side if going to other floors. “The challenge in upgrading lobby security was the two-story lobby entrance glass. “In addition, there were concerns about keeping an ‘open’ and friendly service concept in mind and ensuring that the lobby would not resemble a ‘fortress’,” Schuster notes. Screening Room with Security Revolving Doors to Contain Incidents The solution was to keep the existing exterior unchanged and focus on adding a layer of security once a person enters the lobby. Visitors now enter the headquarters and immediately proceed to a side room where security screening is conducted. A new secondary wall with bullet-rated glass and solid bullet resistant wall materials was constructed inside the lobby to channel visitors to the room. Once inside the screening room, which also has bullet resistant walls, the visitor has belongings x-rayed, and they walk through a metal detector. In the event that anyone was to produce a gun and begin shooting, the incident could be contained inside that room. Once a visitor has been cleared, they proceed into the main lobby via a Boon Edam Tourlock 180 security revolving door. This automatic, four-wing door is the most advanced, security revolving door in the Boon Edam product range that offers maximum throughput, allowing users to enter and leave the building simultaneously. In the event that a large number of persons try to force their way into the facility, the Tourlock 180+90 will determine that more than one person is trying to enter and will reject the person and lock out any others from entering. Once a visitor is ready to leave the lobby and exit the building, they pass through another Boon Edam Tourlock 180+90 that leads to a vestibule with exterior swinging doors. In the event that someone tries to go back into the lobby from the front vestibule area, without going through the security screening room, the Tourlock security revolving door will reject their entry.

Regulating the energy efficiency of residential buildings

This recently completed office development has utilised expanses of Alspec flush-glazed framing to deliver a series of modern and versatile office suites in Bundoora near Melbourne.

A 1930's bungalow has undergone a dramatic two-level extension to create a range of versatile family living areas which emphasise natural light and space.

S2 Ep12 - This Californian bungalow was transformed into a stunning open plan home full of natural light and modern finishes.

These luxury, oversized apartments offer residents the best in up-market urban living plus the bonus of energy efficient design.

Sit back and take in the enviable ocean views and natural light-filled interiors of this luxurious seaside home near Sydney.

Students and visitors alike are enjoying the light and modern features of this new administration and learning complex at Wellington Secondary College near Melbourne.

Showcasing the technical superiority of two of Alspec’s unique building products

Originally built in 1942, this hospital has undergone extensive renovations while remaining fully operational.

This cleverly renovated home integrates an array of Alspec glazing products to maximise light and district views.

Winner of the Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture

These resort-class apartments use large expanses of glazing to encapsulate the best of the seaside location.

Contemporary black powder coated window framing products from Alspec produce a sleek, modernist home in rural Victoria.

This 1890s Bluestone villa in St Peters was updated with a sophisticated renovation, giving the property a new sense of space.

This riverside apartment development maximises stunning city and river views from its enviable location on the southern shores of the Brisbane River.

The striking glass facades of this new residential development are making their mark on the South Brisbane skyline.

This glamorous showroom development provides a fitting location to display the prestigious Maserati high performance automotive range.

Being in the southern area of SA the winters are cold so thermal double glazing was also a must. Being perched up high in the valley with the high wind speeds the product performance was a priority along with minimal maintenance from the elements that the home is exposed to, that is why the Alspec Commercial products were chosen.

Holidaymakers will be attracted to the recently completed Ruby Apartments, a new luxury destination at iconic Surfers Paradise.

This functional home embraces the sub-tropical seaside environment to offer a diverse range of open plan living and relaxation spaces for this NSW family.

Enjoy the latest in sophisticated inner city living in this new development in the heart of Brisbane’s lively entertainment precinct.

Looking back at one of the first buildings to use Alspec’s ecoWALL 225 structural framing system.

The centrepiece of a new town centre for Casuarina Beach is the recently completed light and spacious Coles in the Casuarina Village shopping centre.

This dramatic, secluded residence gives its owners a much welcome respite from their chaotic city life.

Resort-style living awaits the residents of a recently completed aged care facility on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Constructing 9m high windows makes this project a stand out

Fun and learning in a safe environment are the order of the day at this new childcare centre in Sydney’s southwest.

The completion of this spacious, light and welcoming shopping centre is the first stage of a new town centre for a master-planned community on the NSW Mid North Coast.

The Red Earth Arts Precinct’s cascading hills shape is an innovative interpretation of the surrounding iconic Australian landscape.