Glazed facades
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about glazed facades
News • Specification • 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 Nicolli • Offices
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
News • News • 24 Jun 2021
Foster + Partners designs breezy Florida headquarters for the PGA Tour
A large overhanging roof covers two elongated volumes separated by an atrium street. The roof covers shaded terraces that overlook the surrounding golf course. The architects at Foster + Partners aim to blur the boundaries between the lush landscape and the interior spaces.
Chuck Choi
Located in the TPC Sawgrass wetlands, the new headquarters for the PGA Tour incorporated the principles of biophilia. The connection with the surrounding landscape is enhanced allround glazing. The glazed facade and atrium flood the interiors natural light.
Chuck Choi
“On our very first visit to the site at Sawgrass, we were inspired by the quality of the landscape, the interplay of light and shade and the water. This led to our very first sk... More
News • News • 15 Jun 2021
Mascot International by C.F. Møller Architects adds a distinctive new landmark to the Danish landscape
On a large greenfield site, a new headquarters and logistics centre for Mascot International – one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of workwear – emerges from the terrain as a dynamically tapered shape. This distinctive new landmark is designed by Danish practice C.F. Møller Architects.
Martin Schubert
The main façade of the building facades the highway connecting the Danish cities Silkeborg and Herning. The glazed exterior allows passers-by to gain a glimpse ond at the very top a roof garden with canteen and panoramic views of the area.
Martin Schubert
At the entry of the main façade is a terraced garden with water pools. The pools serve the function of collecting rainwater, reflecting th... More