The Axion Team is a multidisciplinary student group working under the academic leadership of Dr. Amer Hijazi. Our project was proudly developed as part of the Autodesk Challenge Cup 2025, where we achieved significant recognition: first place in New South Wales, third place nationally across Australia, and the prestigious People’s Choice Award from industry leaders. Circulux is an innovative prefabricated development by the Axion Team, located beside Tallawong Metro Station in Sydney’s Northwest Growth Area. Inspired by the Latin roots circulus (circle) and lux (light), the design features a circular, light-oriented form that enhances modularity, spatial clarity, and performance. Its geometry supports a Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) strategy, enabling repeated prefabricated modules that streamline off-site fabrication, reduce waste, and improve build quality.

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Circulux, developed by the Axion Team under the academic leadership of Dr. Amer Hijazi, is an innovative design concept that embodies the principles of universal design, sustainability, and digital integration. The project was proudly presented at the Autodesk Challenge Cup 2025, where it achieved remarkable success: first place in New South Wales, third nationally across Australia, and the prestigious People’s Choice Award from industry leaders. At the heart of Circulux is a commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. Its curved layout eliminates sharp transitions, creating seamless and legible circulation paths. Step-free entries, continuous loops, and flexible spatial configurations ensure dignity and independence for all users, regardless of ability. This universal design approach transforms the built environment into one that welcomes everyone. A key innovation is the kinetic façade system, powered by smart daylight sensors. These adaptive panels open and close in response to real-time sunlight intensity, improving thermal comfort, enhancing daylight penetration, and reducing energy consumption. The automation was developed through Dynamo scripting, enabling responsive performance that adapts to environmental conditions dynamically. The project was delivered through an integrated Autodesk BIM ecosystem. Revit supported architectural, structural, and MEP modelling; Insight provided sustainability analysis; Forma guided site evaluation; Tandem enabled digital twin lifecycle data management; and Informed Design applied parametric logic in early stages. Navisworks Manage ensured coordination through clash detection, securing efficient interdisciplinary collaboration. By combining digital innovation with human-centered design, Circulux demonstrates how technology and creativity can converge to produce sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready solutions. The project not only showcases technical excellence but also highlights the power of multidisciplinary teamwork. Through Circulux, the Axion Team illustrates how students, guided by industry standards and academic mentorship, can deliver visionary projects that resonate with both professional and community needs.