Elevating Industrial Facades with LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™

Thermally efficient, lightweight facades for large-format buildings.

Designed by: COX Architecture | Product: LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ OPAL Tint

When designing a purpose-built private aviation terminal at Melbourne Airport, aesthetics, functionality and structural performance couldn’t be compromised. For Melbourne Jet Base, a world-class facility servicing VIP travellers, foreign dignitaries, and global executives, a premium cladding solution was needed — one that delivered on both architectural intent and real-world environmental performance.

That’s where LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ from Ampelite came in.

Profile Free Facades with LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ by Ampelite Australia

Meeting Architectural Demands with Practical Performance

Architects today face growing pressure to deliver facades that are:

Compliant with energy efficiency requirements (NCC Section J),
Capable of withstanding harsh UV and weather conditions,
Lightweight for structural efficiency,
And visually clean with minimal framing for streamlined design.

LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ addresses all of these.

At Melbourne Jet Base, over 3000m² of 40mm OPAL-tinted panels were installed across expansive facade sections. The system’s tongue-and-groove interlocking design allowed for seamless, joint-free spans with minimal visible framing — a major win for COX Architects, who prioritised a clean and elegant envelope.

Beyond the design, the 40mm panel delivers high thermal performance and UV protection, making it suitable for large-span glazed applications like hangars, terminals, and commercial buildings that face extreme temperature shifts and solar exposure.

LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ by Ampelite Australia

Why Thermoclick Works for Industrial and Commercial Projects

Integrated UV protection ensures long-term clarity and colour stability.
High insulation values reduce heat load and assist in meeting NCC energy requirements.
Quick, modular installation helps reduce time and labour costs on large builds.
Light transmission with diffused glare control creates a usable internal environment without harsh light or overheating.

In a sector dominated by steel and glass, LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ gives architects an alternative — a lightweight, high-performance facade system that’s as practical as it is visually refined.

Melbourne Jet Base sets a new standard for private aviation design in Australia. We’re proud to have supported the project with a solution that not only looks sharp but continues to perform under pressure — day in, day out.

Melbourne Jet base, COX Architecture. Photography: Peter Clark