Standing out in the realm of non-combustible cladding products, ALPOLIC™NC/A1 is an ideal choice for façade cladding on everything from high-rise apartment towers to hotels, universities, colleges, hospitals, schools, aged care facilities, retail and other public buildings, industrial facilities, and warehouses. Numerous high-profile examples of this material are visible throughout Australia’s cities and rural areas.

KEY INSIGHTS

ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 is a premium Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) non-combustible cladding product widely used in Australia for commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential buildings. It is exclusively available in Australia at Network Architectural.
DtS non-combustible cladding is considered fire-safety compliant as it will not ignite or burn in the presence of extreme heat or flame.
Just a few real-world examples of ALPOLIC™NC/A1 include Sydney University’s Charles Perkins Centre, St George Leagues Club, Nihon University Newcastle Campus, and several locations of the Telstra Data Exchange Reclad National Rollout.

What is ALPOLIC™NC/A1?

ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 is a premium façade cladding product made from two very thin layers of aluminium sandwiching a non-combustible mineral core. Available in a wide range of colours, textures, and finishes, this product is manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co. Ltd., engineered specifically for the Australian market, and is exclusively available in Australia at Network Architectural.

Compliant with the National Construction Code, ALPOLIC™NC/A1 is Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS), tested to AS 1530.1, and passes the Euroclass A1, which is the world’s strictest fire safety test. It is approved for use throughout Australia for residential high-rise, commercial, and industrial buildings.

It is:

Aesthetically versatile
Fire safety compliant
Weather-resistant
Corrosion-resistant
Impact-resistant
UV-resistant
Insulative both thermally and acoustically
Sustainable (and 100% recyclable)
Lightweight
Relatively easy to install
Backed by an unparalleled 20-year Full Manufacturer’s Warranty (with no cleaning clause)

7 Diverse Real-World Examples of ALPOLIC™NC/A1

1)St George Leagues Club, NSW

Completed in June 2026 as part of an ongoing redevelopment initiative, a key section of St George Leagues Club underwent a recladding project to replace and upgrade existing combustible cladding to improve durability, safety, and performance and support the long-term modernisation of the premises. ALPOLIC™NC/A1 panels in Champagne Metallic and Silver Metallic were applied to provide a clean, modern aesthetic and integrate seamlessly with the existing building structure.

2)Metro Residences, Chatswood, NSW

Still in progress as of September 2026, the Metro Residences in Chatswood are undergoing a comprehensive recladding project as part of the NSW Government’s Project Remediate program. In an extensive, complex project, existing combustible cladding is being removed from these three high-rise residential towers and replaced with ALPOLIC™NC/A1 DtS non-combustible aluminium cladding. Upon completion, this cladding remediation project will provide owners and residents with a safer, more compliant building structure, a visually appealing modern façade, and long-term peace of mind.

3)Charles Perkins Centre

The University of Sydney’s prestigious Charles Perkins Centre is a multidisciplinary medical and life sciences research, education, and clinical hub, and its ALPOLIC™NC/A1 façade (completed in 2024) was curated to complement the building’s contemporary architectural design. Silver Metallic, Rustik, Black, White, Manganese Metallic, and Charcoal panels were chosen; the result is a façade solution that meets both aesthetic and safety standards, combining long-term resilience with innovation and minimal ongoing maintenance needs. The result is a building that is more durable, more compliant, more energy-efficient, and more cost-effective over time.

4)Telstra Data Exchange Reclad – National Rollout

ALPOLIC™NC/A1 was the cladding solution selected for Telstra’s national recladding rollout. This large-scale project removed and replaced dated and non-compliant façade materials on high-risk, critical telecommunications infrastructure buildings with DtS non-combustible aluminium cladding panels. This extensive project included Telstra Data Exchanges in Chatswood, Redfern, Penrith, Blacktown, and Launceston (Tasmania).

5)Nihon University – Newcastle Campus

In an adaptive-reuse scenario, Newcastle’s Courthouse (NSW) has been restored to house the management, administration, and conference facilities of Nihon University (Newcastle Campus). On either side of the original heritage-listed building, new buildings now house student accommodation and educational spaces. These buildings feature ALPOLIC™NC/A1 façade cladding that complements the buildings’ unique aesthetic and eye-catching features (including spectacular louvres that echo traditional Japanese shoji screens), as well as aligning with the visual tone of the original Courthouse.

6)Oatley West Early Learning Centre

Fire safety is critical in every childcare centre, and this commitment was reflected by the decision of the owners of the purpose-built Oatley West Early Learning Centre in Sydney’s southwest to invest in ALPOLIC™NC/A1 for a stylish, modern, and compliant result that also optimises energy efficiency within the building.

7)Audi Indooroopilly, Qld

The owners of the new (in 2022) Audi Showroom in Brisbane’s Indooroopilly chose ALPOLIC™NC/A1 in Silver Metallic for the façade cladding for their prestige car dealership – a choice that not only optimises fire safety and durability (especially in the tropical climate), but represents the luxury of their brand and matches their corporate identity. This is a fantastic example of the aesthetic versatility of ALPOLIC™NC/A1 to deliver tailored, on-brand visual outcomes.

Final Thoughts

Seamless, modern, compliant, high-performance cladding solutions stand out – and ALPOLIC™NC/A1 is among the best DtS non-combustible aluminium cladding products available today. It is a versatile cladding solution that optimises building safety, performance, compliance, sustainability, and longevity – and with its unmatched 20-year full-replacement manufacturer’s warranty, it represents a wise investment in your building’s future.