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Glass Lobby Sets the Stage for Fun in the Sun.
Using structural glass materials supplied by W&W Glass and fabricated in the United Kingdom by Pilkington, the project was glazed by Juba Aluminum Products with the Pilkington Planar™ system for the entryway curtain walls.
Working closely with designers at Pilkington and IOCHRE, the team developed a bespoke tension structure to support the wall of glazing, which was installed by structural glazing specialist OJ Taffinder.
The design of a structural glass wall is a methodical process, centered on matching the conceptual design as closely as possible, and then expanding to consider options for budget, materials, and schedule.
The entrance utilizes a Pilkington Planar™ clear monolithic structural glass fin wall system with countersunk 905 series fittings.
Bohle America completed a very successful GlassBuild America. Attendees were able to not only view the wide product range that Bohle offers but also take part in hands on demonstrations as well.
We’ve added to our transport portfolio by supplying a range of systems for five new Crossrail stations.
The main focal point for the building is a full-height wall of Pilkington Planar™ glazing, which rises more than 25 metres tall and spans nine metres wide.
The JPRA Architects design showcases seamless, suspended glass skylights that are designed to flood the center with natural light.
The completed entrance resembles an over-sized retail display case, allowing the interior retail floor to shine through low-iron glass. This once traditional retail building was updated with a one-of-a-kind monumental structural glass wall.
Rising up 49 and 40 storeys, the two office towers are a brilliant addition to the Calgary skyline.
Nationally-acclaimed glass specialists from W&W Glass worked with installer TSI Exterior Wall Systems, Inc. to supply the six-story lobby atrium with glass roof returns and canopy over the entrance.
Balconies for the project feature frameless structural glass balustrades from Sapphire’s Crystal range, combined with an slim aluminium capping and durable, slip-resistant WPC composite decking.
The structurally glazed roof light has been completed using Wrightstyle’s SR60140-2 and SR60140-4 profiles for the rafters and purlins.
The renovation of the Peace Center’s new lobbies and enclosed public spaces featured Pilkington Planar™ point supported structural glass curtain walls.
Bohle America will have many live demonstrations in its custom exhibit, showing glass professionals how they can rethink where they source their materials.
Two structurally glazed ‘jewel boxes’ dominate the street-facing part of the building, enticing visitors to enter the space.
Changing Philadelphia’s Skyline in an Unexpected Place.
Working in tandem with STIR and installers at Corona Aluminum, W&W Glass was tasked with creating a grand entrance that was stunning and functional.
Tapping into the true potential of glass requires thinking far beyond traditional windows and doors.
Five different curtain walls clad a new medical office building.
Giroux Glass recently completed a project at the Pacific Center in Torrance, CA. Built in 1988, the Pacific Center is a 300,000 square foot, 8-story building in the heart of Torrance.
Historic art gallery brought into the 21st century with help from Pilkington structural glass.
Glass Curtain Walls Highlight the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall Renovation.
The structure, clad in shingled unitized glass panels, is impressive and evokes a statement of modern sophistication.