Sydney Light Rail Prototype – Custom Façade Design, Manufacture & Delivery
In 2018 AME Facades were commissioned to design the prototype for the Sydney Light Rail network, taking the concept through detailed design, UK manufacture, and international delivery for installation in Sydney. The objective was simple: resolve the design before it reached site. Why Prototyping Matters In transport infrastructure, drawings alone are not enough. A physical […]
A1 Misrepresentation in Rainscreen Cladding
In today’s post-Grenfell regulatory environment, few terms carry as much weight — or risk — as the label “A1”. It is widely treated as the gold standard: non-combustible, compliant, safe. As a result, A1 claims are frequently relied upon by architects, contractors, clients, and Building Control bodies when making critical design and procurement decisions. But […]
The Importance of Challenging Regulations
In the current construction climate, regulation is often treated as something that must be applied rigidly and uniformly. Checklists are followed, details are repeated, and solutions are copied from one project to the next — often with little regard for whether they are proportionate, efficient, or even appropriate. At AME Facades Ltd. we believe that […]