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Glass facades

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

Product • By IQ Glass UKInvisio+® Structural Glazing System

Invisio+® Structural Glazing System

What is Invisio+?   Ultra-Slim. Ultra-Efficient. Ultra-Low Carbon.   Invisio+ is a thermally broken structural glazing fixing system developed by IQ Glass to support triple-glazed structural glass at architectural scale. Designed to accommodate deeper glass units and advanced glass configurations, the system enables large-format frameless glazing with the fixing profile fully concealed within the surrounding building finishes.   Engineered and tested at architectural scale, Invisio+ achieves a verified Uw value of 0.5895 W/m²K when used with a Ug 0.7 W/m²K triple-glazed unit, based on a tested 3m × 6m assembly. The system can support structural glass panels up to 6m tall without internal mullions, en... More

Project • By ThreadRestaurants

The Buttermarket

The Buttermarket in Redruth, Cornwall, England, is a heritage-led regeneration of five Grade II-listed buildings around a central courtyard. Designed by Somerset-based Thread, a studio specialising in conservation architecture, the transformative regeneration of this historic town square-style site has preserved its character while creating flexible workspaces, food units, and a first-floor gallery. The project offers a sustainable model for community-led regeneration within Redruth’s Conservation Area and Cornwall and West Devon’s UNESCO Mining World Heritage Site. Claire Fear Thread ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here Creating a communal hub Originally built in 1825 as a marketplace for... More

NewsNews • 4 Apr 2024

Delordinaire designs smart, utilitarian building on deep and narrow Chicago lot

Based in both Paris and Montreal, architecture and design studio Delordinaire has designed a commercial and office building for a deep, narrow lot located on North Damen Avenue, Chicago. The smart, utilitarian building makes use of simple materials with an emphasis on spacious interior volumes and an abundance of natural light. Courtesy Of Delordinaire Chicago’s rigorous orthogonal grid system has, in parts, generated deep and narrow building lots, including the lot found at 1704 North Damen. The site of Delordinaire’s North Damen Avenue project in Chicago’s arty Wicker Park neighborhood, the lot is around 25 feet (7.6 meters) wide and 125 feet (38 meters) deep. It has adjoining buildings to the north and south &... More

Project • By 1op1 ArchitectuurOffices

Transformation of Jonkers Bouwmetaal Business

In the world of architecture and design, there are projects that not only transform the physical space but also redefine a company's identity. The story of Jonkers Bouwmetaal is one such example. Their recent transformation of their business space, carried out in collaboration with leading partners, has not only resulted in an impressive architectural achievement but has also showcased the power of vision, craftsmanship, and sustainability. 1:1 Architectuur 1:1 Architectuur A Clear StatementJonkers Bouwmetaal, a renowned steel manufacturer, aimed to create more than just a functional workspace with their business space; they wanted to make a clear statement. They sought to draw attention to their craftsmanship while giving their... More

Project • By WittehausPrivate Houses

Gerendák

A couple steeped in the Charlotte, NC, art scene had approached their architect Toby Witte of Wittehaus with images of the Netflix series “The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes”. With the need for soaring cantilevers, a desire to enjoy the home when climbing stairs might be at issue, and big eyes and open ears about the process of design, they were ready for their own modern home. Amanda Anderson Together they went on a tour to understand themselves and their needs, dreams, and desires as well as their site, and the potential inherent in the art of architecture itself. Over the course of eight months they talked, sketched, explored, flushed out a long laundry list of practical concerns, and inched ever so careful thr... 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

Product • By BendheimProjectable Glass Rainscreens

Projectable Glass Rainscreens

Bendheim's projectable glass rainscreen system doubles as a virtually shadow-free, building-scale projection screen, while also meeting budgetary and installation targets. The system consists of pattern-imprinted Lumi Frit glass panels, clipped into adjustable metal fittings, which are embedded directly into the building’s structural walls, columns, or floors. It is fully adjustable in multiple directions, speeding installation and allowing contractors to order the glass from the approved drawings, rather than precise field measurements. On projects, this built-in flexibility can expedite the construction schedule by months. More

Project • By OMAShops

Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue Flagship Store

Tiffany & Co. and OMA have collaborated on a new vision for the brand’s iconic Fifth Avenue Flagship store. The renovation reimagines the retail experience while preserving the historic identity of the original building. Construction on the project is currently underway and is on track to be completed in Spring 2022. The project marks the first holistic renovation and preservation effort in the building’s 80-year history. OMA has collaborated with Tiffany & Co., on specific aspects of the transformation— including the re-imagined upper volume atop the building. This new addition (floors 8 to 10) of the 10-story architectural icon located at 727 Fifth Avenue will become an exhibition, event and clienteling space th... More

Project • By Himematsu Architecture Inc.Showrooms

TOYOTA Car dealership 1

This is automobile dealer along roadside in the suburbs.It includes automobile retail and office for staffs. Some glass cubes are inserted into glass facade randomly. Each cubes has each functions, such as image ad, video ad, kids space and car display space. There are car display area, reception space and office area in a big interior space. Ceiling is porous surface like a facade. Sunlight come into interior space through white fabric roof and porous ceiling to make soft atmosphere. Customer can watch cars and talk about purchasing cars in calm environment by soft lighting. Space above the ceiling produce hot air which works heating for interior in winter time and is released by pressure ventilation for inslation. Passive design is... More

Project • By Metall RittenPrivate Houses

Casa nella Roccia

The Felsenhaus is a unique private residence embedded directly into a natural rock formation. The architectural concept is based on the archaic idea of living within a cave, translated into a contemporary living environment that merges nature, structure, and precision engineering. René Riller The project is defined by the direct integration of construction elements into irregular rock surfaces. Rather than imposing a traditional building form, the architecture follows the natural contours of the stone, creating a seamless transition between built space and landscape. René Riller Metall Ritten was responsible for the execution of glass façades, steel structures, and custom metal elements. The installation wor... More

Project • By Metall RittenHeritages

Punta Rocca Cable Car Station, Marmolada

The Punta Rocca station on the Marmolada, located at 3,265 metres above sea level, represents the highest panoramic terrace in the Dolomites and a technically highly demanding high-altitude construction project. The building is exposed to extreme climatic conditions, limited accessibility, and complex logistical constraints due to its alpine location. Alex Filz The architectural intervention combines a steel supporting structure with extensive glass façades and an external envelope made of trapezoidal sheet metal. An all-glass railing system defines the panoramic roof terrace, ensuring both safety and unobstructed views across the Dolomites landscape. Alex Filz A key challenge of the project was the logistics: all compone... More

Project • By Metall RittenExhibition Centres

Im Kult

Im Kult is a contemporary conversion of a former soap factory in Marling, transforming the industrial building into a vibrant space that combines gastronomy, design, art, and retail. The architectural intervention creates a restrained yet expressive environment that highlights objects, materials, and spatial atmosphere without overpowering the existing structure. René Riller A key architectural feature is the careful integration of new structural and façade elements into the historic industrial fabric. Large-scale glass components, perforated aluminium cladding, and custom metal constructions define the spatial experience. The design also includes striking 3×3 metre rotating glass windows, which preserve the origin... More

Product • By S-VITECHFA7100-Support for glass (quick fit)

FA7100

This is a patented product developed for Museum of Image and Sound, a project from the New York architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.The part that connects to the structure is adaptable and we can personalize in dimensions and aesthetics. More

Product • By GammaStoneGammaStone GLASS AIR

GammaStone GLASS AIR

The panel is composed of an ultraslim glass slab, a structural core inserted between two fibreglass layers and a stainless steel plate having a thickness of 0,5 mm. Maximum panel size 4200x1500 mm with variable thicknesses. The glass, with its timeless beauty and extreme flexibility of use, gives majesty and elegance to the buildings and places. The wide selection of colors, the various compositions and processes allow to meet all architecture requirements and endless customization. The most important glass manufacturers in the world, our partners, enable us to offer multiple solutions: varnished, reflecting, screen-printed glass and more. More

Project • By ECOSTEELOffices

SIDI SPORT headquarter

The new SIDI SPORT headquarter is an extremely high tech and dynamic building. Each one of the steel arches, whose job is to erect the whole building, are positioned 30m away one another. The arches intersect with each other at an inclination angle, which varies from a minimum of 10 degrees to a maximum of 15. This has been achieved thanks to the implementation of modern computing, 3D design software and a fierce collaboration with Architect IvanoSebellin Valentino. More