Glass façade

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about glass façade

Project • By RO | ROCKETT DESIGNPrivate Houses

ASPEN | WEST END

In Aspen’s historic West End neighborhood, a classic 1890s Victorian-Era home is carefully restored to its original form after years of non-historic additions and renovations.  The Victorian is stabilized and reinforced, renovated, and linked to a contemporary addition and newly excavated lower-level basement. DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE Inside the Victorian, the original compartmentalized layout is opened to dynamic, multi-story volumes and free-flowing circulation.  Unified by these volumes, a three-story floating wood stair overlooks the lower-level rec room below.  A double-height ki... More

Project • By BASIL architecturePrivate Houses

House WADD

The extension for this house located at the countryside of  Aalter (Flanders) was conceived as a pavilion, connected as an appendix to the existing house. The very dark and closed rooms of the existing house are reduced to secondary functions such as storage rooms, TV corner and home office. The living spaces in the new section are developed in contrast to the existing house as very light-rich spaces, nestled in the green character of the surrounding garden and vast landscape.  Johnny Umans The fragile appearance of the extension should underscore the pavilion feel, splitting the walkways into an indoor and outdoor course created by airy canopies acting as sunshades and covered terrace area. Resulting in the Holiday feeling... More

NewsNews • 26 Jan 2024

New hub transforms the student experience at a suburban commuter campus

The fallout of the pandemic and lockdown led to considerable social isolation among students and academic staff. With the shift back to in-person experiences, creating a positive school environment that fosters social interaction has taken on a new importance. In Downtown Mississauga (Greater Toronto), the recently completed Sheridan College Hazel McCallion Campus Phase 2A (HMC2A) by Montgomery Sisam Architects in collaboration with Moriyama & Teshima Architects is a vibrant campus hub that aims to increase socialization on this commuter campus serving approximately 6,100 students.  Courtesy Montgomery Sisam Architects Ensuring the hub meets student needs and expectations and contributes to an added sense of community on... More

NewsSpecification • 26 Oct 2023

10 homes that make use of expansive glazed facades

Window design plays a key role in determining the outward appearance of a building. German-born architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s 1951 Farnsworth House, with its expansive windows and uninterrupted flow, is a wonderful example of the architectural use of glass in a home (in spite of its issues with privacy and temperature control at the time). Nowadays, windows are increasingly built with performance in mind, notably thermal performance, structural integrity, noise reduction, and protection against the elements. High quality window systems will positively affect energy efficiency — investing in windows with a low U-Value will help to ensure heat remains inside and does not escape on cold days. In the UK, for example, “e... More

Project • By GRID ArchitectsApartments

10 George Street

10 George Street was completed for Canary Wharf Group’s rental platform Vertus. The first of three build-to-rent developments to arrive on the Wood Wharf Estate, it provides 327 homes, new retail spaces and shared amenities for residents. © Jack Hobhouse The building’s podium and tower are two distinct elements with the podium block, clad in stone, helping to create a legible human scale facing onto George Street and the water’s edge. Fronting onto Canary Wharf’s South Dock, GRID Architects’ bold design has a strong urban presence suited to the prominent location in Wood Wharf, east of Canary Wharf. The masterplan for Wood Wharf was designed by Allies and Morrison – the intention for this devel... More

Project • By GRID ArchitectsApartments

Wembley Parade

Sited on the edge of Brent’s Wembley Estate Opportunity Area, GRID Architects have designed and delivered Wembley Parade for Anthology, part of Lifestory.  © Jack Hobhouse The striking curved forms provide 192 new homes across a range of tenures and typologies, set within beautiful communal gardens that trace the edge of the nearby Wealdstone Brook. Wembley Parade contributes to an area that is developing into a great place to live and work, knitting into the London Borough of Brent’s strategic regeneration proposals. The scheme is comprised of two elements, a sweeping curved block which follows the edge of the brook and a dynamic 13-storey tower. A landscaped courtyard designed by Fabrik creates 18,500 sq ft of... More

NewsNews • 7 Jul 2023

Torre Plaza Europa 34 by GCA Architects defies stereotypes of tall buildings with a volumetrically dynamic glass facade

In a rapidly developing business area in the metropolitan region of Barcelona, GCA Architects has completed the construction of the Torre Plaza Europa 34. With a surface area of 21,000 m2 and a height of 21 above-ground floors, the glass volume defies stereotypes associated with tall buildings by decomposing into four cubes that bring a volumetric dynamism and a series of terraces that allow people to connect with the outdoors and views over the city. Rafael Vargas The façades embracing the terraces contrast with the main façade through darker glass which, together with the horizontal metallic bands, emphasizes the equilibrium of the volumes. The rear façade is a slender aluminum volume incorporating the verti... More

Project • By Skarn Chaiyawat ArchitectsFactories

Buono (Thailand) Factory

With the increasing popularity of the plant-based lifestyle, Buono, a leading brand of plant-based food and dessert, wished to expand their factory and office buildings in Nakhon Pathom province.  DOF Skygorund The three new buildings are positioned laterally to each other while in parallel with the existing warehouse structure on site. Building A is situated in juxtaposition with the existing reservoir closest to the perimeter of the property. The newly established connection between architecture and nature creates a harmonious environment that is dedicated to the well-being of staff. In this building, the main hall functions as a cafeteria and can be adapted to hold various events and activities such as new year’s parties... More

NewsNews • 30 Apr 2023

Spacy transforms a former row house into a destination for fruit lovers in Bangkok

Set within the Pridi Banomyong neighbourhood in Bangkok, Thailand, City Fresh is an architectural transformation of a regular row house into a welcoming space for fruit lovers by local architecture firm, Spacy. The venue is designed to be a lively destination where like-minded people can gather, interact and exchange ideas.  Rungkit Charoenwat The structure features various low-key transparent materials to allow natural light into the space and develop layers that create visual textures. The first floor serves as a place for brief meetings. Temporary seatings with various fruits and fresh home-grown salads result in lush interiors.  Rungkit Charoenwat The theme of transparency is continued with clear glass pane... More

NewsNews • 27 Apr 2023

Aedas conceptualizes butterfly-shaped headquarters for DESMAN in Hangzhou

Connecting the prime public green axis of the town, overlooking the Smart gate to the north and landscape park to the south, the design for the new DESAN headquarters in the Binjiang IoT town, Hangzhou, China, was unveiled by Aedas. Caption Caption The project embraces the multi-dimensional context and adopts the corporate spirit, emerging as a distinct commercial space that breaks away from conventional closed layouts. A synthesis of smart architecture and ecological landmarks, the design seeks to adapt to the surrounding landscape. Caption A U-shaped podium facing the green axis creates a landscaped courtyard that fosters a serene environment, connects to green spaces and encourages social gatherings. Symmetri... More

Project • By NicolliOffices

Mech & Human building

Designed by: Tecnostudio Padova The headquarters of “Mech & Human”, a renowned company in the dentistry sector, unfold on 3 levels, each dedicated to specific functions: production, training and offices. The building features large external and internal glass surfaces, completed by Nicolli following the directions of the designer. Standing out on each floor is a meeting room protruding to the outside, fully made of glass panels. Connected to the hall and featuring a full-height mullion-transom façade system, this cantilevered section features “glass-to-glass” corner joints, for a lighter visual impact. Also remarkable is the yard on the second floor, overlooked by the offices with full glass façade... More

Project • By Erik Giudice ArchitectsOffices

Platinan

- BIM d’or Prize “international building” category  - TEAM: Structure: ELU/ strong current, low current, elevators: WSP/ fluids mechanics: PROJEKT ENGAGEMANG / Landscape, circulations and logistic: RAMBÖLL, fronts& shells: TAITO/ BIM coordinator: ZYNKA / project management: AKURO Luxigon, Vivid vision Luxigon, Vivid vision - Platinan is part of an extensive transformation of central Gothenbourg, Sweden’s second largest city. The two buildings are located on a strategical site, with close access to the central station and to Västlänken, a new regional railway network.The mixed-use development will include offices, housing, a hotel, shops and cultural activities, all of which seek to... More

Product • By BendheimVentilated Glass Facade Systems

Ventilated Glass Facade Systems

Bendheim's Ventilated Glass Facade Systems protect structures and/or occupants from wind-driven rain, snow, and ice, while maintaining natural ventilation and daylight advantages, where applicable. Ideal for non-conditioned spaces, including stadiums, transit stations, building crowns, exterior stairwells & elevator towers, pedestrian bridges, aboveground parking facilities, and more. A thoughtfully designed ventilated / secondary glass facade can also become a budget-smart way to create an extremely complex exterior geometry, achieving slopes, dramatic angles, and curves not easily constructible with your primary walls. More

NewsNews • 6 Jun 2021

Biotope by Henning Larsen provides innovative new infrastructure for health and wellness in Lille

Designed after a conceptual vision of a ripple of glass, light and vegetation, The French Biotope Project by Henning Larsen promotes wellness through green space. The 30,000 m2 workspace in Lille features a sustainable structure that maximizes access to fresh air, daylight and green space. Plentiful rooftop gardens with natural light dissolve boundaries between buildings and nature while inside, a broad skylight floods a spectacular atrium.  Javier Callejas Sevilla The roof garden and green wall façade include 14 street tree species, 20 shrubs species, a variety of 30 perennials and even some edibles. Micro wet-zones, nesting boxes, local deadwood and brown roof with organic material further provide habitat for nature in t... More

NewsNews • 13 May 2021

Award-winning Grand Théâtre de Québec attracts recognition for its beauty and sustainability

Attracting recognition for its beauty and sustainability, Lemay and Atelier 21 have completed a restoration project featuring a dynamic new envelope for the Grand Théâtre de Québec. Stephane Groleau The existing Grand Théâtre was celebrated for its iconic brutalist architecture. The challenge for the architects here was to restore and protect the building’s deteriorating exterior along, which features an emblematic Bonet mural. Serving as a corrective measure for many of the building’s weaknesses, the architects developed a sustainable innovation and solution with the addition of a transparent, glass curtain wall to the concrete structure. Stephane Groleau The glass envelope w... More