Walker Textures Brings a Sense of Openness to the Glass Walls

Date: 8 March 2013

The 600,000-square-foot Courthouse houses the U.S. District Court, Western Division of Washington, in addition to various court-related agencies.   The building structure has two very distinct architectural designs -- one for the municipal court and one for the police department.

The section of the building that houses the police department is clad in stone to reflect a sense of permanence and security. The Municipal Court, on the other hand, is surrounded with a glass wall and several thick pillars, creating a sense of openness. The Textures acid-etched glass creates a translucent satin appearance which obscures view while maintaining a high level of light transmittance, which contributes to the feel of openness in the main lobby.  Three sides of the 23-story courtroom tower are glazed with clear glass, allowing views of all the courtrooms. As a result, natural light floods through dozens of windows and skylights.

The majority of the 3,000 square feet of 6mm (¼") Walker Textures acid-etched clear glass opaque 1 face (tempered) was used as dividing walls in the main lobby. The rest was used as decorative screen panels, as a counter in the main lobby and as enclosure panels for the bridge area.

 

Acid-etched clear glass

Advance Glazing Systems in Seattle acted as fabricator and glazier in this project and the architect firm, NBBJ in Seattle, was awarded 3 GSA Design and Construction Excellence Awards for their work on the US Federal Courthouse.

600450 Walker Textures Brings a Sense of Openness to the Glass Walls glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

Rubinstein Commons has curved walls and roof, and its design relies on the spacious skylight and glass walls to complete the intersection between the volume.
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA®) announced the publication of a new ANSI/BHMA standard, A156.44: Standard for Hardware for Architectural Glass Openings.
Feel the privilege of double-sided glass in decoration
Yorglass Satin Range combines aesthetics with high quality
To create a highly visible, energy-efficient enclosure, Page and ZGF Architects specified Solarban® 90 clear glass for its ability to blend transparency and solar performance.
Glass partition walls flood rooms with light and provide unequalled transparency. They convey a modern atmosphere and set strong accents in interior design, especially in black colour.

Add new comment