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The new Massey University Innovation Complex in Auckland is one of the largest science and innovation facilities in New Zealand – the 9800 sq metre building houses collaborative working space, teaching and research laboratories.

Thermosash delivered a total clad design solution for this project. The west elevation has custom engineered aluminium fins forming a screen system supported off the PW1000 UnitisedTM curtainwall – the system incorporates a total of 119 fins of differing size and shape, installed at 3 different angles, the longest fin being 9.3m

Thermosash UnitisedTM building envelopes are designed to work as one unified system; we custom engineer, manufacture and install our curtainwall, windows, doors, skylights, louvres and integrated elements - making building facades look and perform better. We believe in working collaboratively within our teams and with the client, consultants and other stakeholder groups. We believe our systems and methodologies save time by speeding up the enclosure programme, and reduces risk.

The Massey University Innovation Complex in Auckland is testament to the success of our unified systems and methodology; Thermosash achieved critical path milestones and closed in the building early despite major disruptions due to Level 4 Covid lockdowns.

Our façade solutions included;

  • PW1000 Unitised High Performance structurally glazed curtainwall
  • PW1000 Unitised High Performance Curtainwall with Extruded Aluminium Planks
  • PW1000 Unitised High Performance with engineered aluminium fins in front of facade, supported off curtainwall
  • Delta Commercial Aluminium Windows and Hinged Doors
  • Glazed Skylight
  • Aluminium Cladded Canopies
  • Aluminium Soffit and Fascia Cladding
  • Aluminium Cassette Cladding
  • Aluminium Parapet caps
  • Perforated Aluminium cladding
  • Aluminium cladding to columns
  • Chanel Glazed Wind Lobby
  • External Balustrades
  • Auto Sliding Doors

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Thermosash is New Zealand’s largest commercial window, curtainwall, total clad façade designer, manufacturer and contractor - local since 1973.               

As a world class supplier of engineered façades, we provide, through constant evolution of our product range, systems that are trusted and proven.

“Our work at Thermosash is critical to the building industry. Our prefabricated design specific engineered building envelopes shape the appearance of our skylines: offering comfort to occupants from heat and cold, protection from the elements, respite from the acoustic discomfort of busy cities and pleasure to those who appreciate the built environment”. David Hayes, Group Managing Director.

Our growth since 1973 demonstrates that the strength we offer the building industry is underpinned by supplying quality, long lasting, engineered building envelope systems. Our ability to meet tight lead times and on-site programmes, our acceptance of transfer of design responsibility, our engineering, manufacturing, logistics and on-site capabilities, together with our team’s passion and quality service commitment enables us to remain at the forefront of the facade subcontracting industry.

Our Expertise
Thermosash’s abilities have grown since its 1973 start-up when Laurie Hayes and his colleagues manufactured commercial windows out of a small production facility. It quickly became apparent that the products and skills of the workforce were creating a performing quality, flexible product that the market sought.

Over time, our teams of dedicated and committed people have grown, this has been possible through constant reassessment of internal and external processes and manufacturing methods from around the world. We’ve also provided ongoing reinvestment in the training of our people to ensure lean process, IT Systems, material handling machinery and transport logistics equipment, as well as design office and factory production process improvements. We are able to offer a world class company with manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Our Offering
We offer an extensive range of cost effective, high performance rainscreen, pressure equalised window, door and façade solutions to suit any commercial project. Our products are incorporated in high-rise office blocks, apartment buildings, shopping centres, airports, institutions, hotels, industrial complexes and quality architectural homes.

In addition to offering bespoke façade solutions for new builds, we are experts in recladding, rainscreen over-cladding and the refurbishment of existing façades.