Lightweight steel frame façade supporting brick slip system
480 Swan Street
Home to Australia Post‘s new headquarters, the steel frame of this high-performance commercial façade was engineered by CMG Frames to maintain the structural efficiency and speed of lightweight steel framing.
Durable and Visually refined, efficient and modern steel frame façade
Streamlined installation and reduced on-site complexity due to lightweight steel frames
Our lightweight steel framing system provided the precise substrate required for the brick slip façade. This achieved Cox Architecture’s vision of a traditional masonry exterior, but without the weight and structural demands of full brick construction.
The lightweight steel framework ensured accurate alignment across the façade while accommodating the integration of insulation, membranes and façade components required for a modern high-performance building envelope.
CMG Frames streamlined the installation process and reduced on-site complexity, while maintaining the strict tolerances required for façade finishes. The results? Improved construction efficiency, reduced structural loads and enhanced buildability across the project.
Efficient Steel Frame Façade Solutions for Commercial Developments
We delivered a durable and visually-refined façade system in order to combine the appearance of traditional brick with the performance, efficiency and adaptability of modern lightweight steel framing.


