Lendlease – TL Robertson Library Renovation

Modernising Iconic Spaces with Precision Design and Façade Solutions

Innovative Façade Transformation at Curtin University’s TL Robertson Library

The recently renovated TL Robertson Library at Curtin University offers students state-of-the-art learning facilities and a refreshed, modern exterior. Contracted by Lendlease, Constructive PD was responsible for the complete design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of the building’s external cladding and curtain wall.

Paying homage to the original brutalist architecture, the renovation incorporated raw materials, including the distinctive Redcore steel perforated curtain wall to the service tower. CPD’s design and engineering teams navigated the unique challenges of this renovation, combining modern materials with a respect for the building’s architectural history to deliver an exceptional result.

Key Highlights

Design and Construction Expertise

CPD managed the entire process, from design and engineering to fabrication and installation, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.

Perforated Redcore Steel Curtain Wall

The renovation paid tribute to the building’s brutalist roots with the installation of Redcore steel perforated curtain walls, adding both function and aesthetic value.

Modern Learning Spaces

The renovation transformed the library into a modern hub for students, with facilities that match the refreshed exterior.

Collaboration with Lendlease

CPD worked closely with Lendlease to overcome renovation challenges and deliver a high-quality project that met all architectural and functional requirements.

Challenges We Faced On The Project

Unique Material Selection

The project required innovative design and engineering to integrate raw materials like Redcore steel into the existing structure.

Renovation Complexities

Working around the constraints of a renovation project, CPD managed the logistics of modernising the building while preserving its original architectural character.

Seamless Execution

The complex scope of designing, engineering, and installing the external cladding and curtain wall package demanded careful planning and precise coordination.

Featured Projects

Multiplex – Building 360, Murdoch University – Boola Katitjin

Building 360, Boola Katitjin at Murdoch University is one of the largest mass timber projects in the Southern Hemisphere. Engaged by Multiplex in 2019 under an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) arrangement, CPD played a crucial role in the project's buildability,...

CPD Project Eaton

Featured Projects

Perkins – Eaton Library and Administration

Constructive PD collaborated with Perkins to deliver a stunning mass engineered timber structure for the Eaton Leisure and Aquatic Centre. This project is a testament to CPD’s expertise in sustainable timber design, combining functionality, aesthetic appeal, and environmental benefits. The...

Featured Projects

Salini NRW – Metronet Forrestfield Airport Link

The Metronet Forrestfield-Airport Link is a transformative infrastructure project that improves public transport access between Perth’s eastern suburbs and the airport. Led by the Salini-Impregilo and NRW Joint Venture, the $1.86 billion project provides an 18-minute train journey from the...

Featured Projects

ADCO – Port Hedland SHS

Constructive PD partnered with ADCO to deliver a high-performance facade package for the redevelopment of Port Hedland Senior High School (SHS), a critical facility in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. This project required materials that could withstand harsh environmental conditions while...

Featured Projects

Acciona – Bayswater Station

The Bayswater Station upgrade is a key part of Perth’s evolving transport infrastructure. As a major hub within the network, the station required precise, high-performance facade and acoustic solutions to enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Constructive PD collaborated with...