Storefront
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about storefront
Project • By Perkins Eastman • Offices
Collection 14
Collection 14 is a mixed-use development in a vibrant and highly coveted downtown neighborhood central to Washington, DC. The project unites several historic buildings and delivers a design that celebrates the area’s history and culture at the busy intersection of 14th and U streets.
The project is designed to maximize social interaction and enhance both economic and cultural activity. It also elevates the high quality of life and sustainability in the growing U Street Historic District with a program that provides residential choice in a variety of unit types, new retail opportunities along 14th Street, and office space for small businesses to rent. Also included is the re-use of existing facades and an entire historic garage buildi... More
Project • By SELIM SENIN • Shops
Gold Souk of BBS Mall
Investors of BBS MALL, which will be the largest shopping center in East Africa, aim to offer different shopping experiences to their visitors in the BBS Mall. The project is located in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. It has been requested by the investors to design an elegant space in accordance with the content of gold and precious stones to be sold in these shops. It is envisaged that the shops in a part of the BBS shopping center will be built as a gold and jewelery area by the investor.
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It is thought that these shops will be different from other shops in terms of both interior design and common areas. Gold Souk main hall is designed with a barrisol light between the 4 columns which are in the middle of the gold souk h... More
Product • By Cascadia Windows & Doors • Universal Series Windows & Doors
Universal Series Windows & Doors
The Universal Series offers a patented, high-performance fiberglass solution for window wall, windows and doors, and storefront glazing.
Designed and manufactured in North America, the Universal Series™ features an innovative, commercial-grade fiberglass frame boasting 100%-250% improved thermal performance compared to traditional aluminum windows.
Custom configured and built to meet project requirements — and available in virtually any color — the Universal Series™ allows developers and architects to dramatically improve the overall thermal performance of buildings, without sacrificing glazing area. More
Product • By Tubelite Inc. • Tubelite 14000 I/O Series Storefront
Tubelite 14000 I/O Series Storefront
Glass or panels can be positioned to the inboard (I) or outboard (O) side of the 4-1/2" depth frame to achieve the look you imagine. Typical glass thickness is 1", and can be installed from the outside or inside of the building. Special glazing pocket reducers allow the use of 1/4" infill thicknesses, too.
14000 I/O Series Multiplane Storefront Framing thermal barrier insulates exterior surfaces from the interior to minimize temperature transfer. This provides industry accepted performance for condensation resistance and energy performance.Using the same design, assembly, and accessories as the 14000 center glazed system allows combining inboard, outboard and center planes of glass in the same elevation with the same great performance. More
Product • By Tubelite Inc. • Tubelite T14000 Series Storefront
Tubelite T14000 Series Storefront
For optimal strength and thermal performance, use Tubelite’s 14000 Series Storefront Framing, a flush-glazed system for use on storefront and low-rise applications. Framing is available in standard non-thermal and thermal members with 2" x 4-1/2" profiles and a 1/2" bite for use with glass or panels up to 1-1/8" thick. Extra-heavy intermediate verticals are available for high performance against strong windloads. Reduce project labor costs with the flexibility of inside or outside glazing. Members can be assembled using screw spline or clip joinery, and framing is compatible with Tubelite Narrow, Medium and Wide Stile Doors. More
Project • By Neumann Monson Architects • Offices
112 E. Washington
Through sensitive demolition and re-calibration, this small mixed-use project leverages a century-old commercial building’s capacity for re-use. The dynamic result enlivens an urban neighborhood by embracing its history, engaging the street, and fostering a vibrant tenant mix.At the sidewalk a glazed, black-anodized aluminum storefront insert supports the bulk of the masonry face above. The storefront’s carefully considered composition, emphatically modern, conforms to the upper façade’s historic proportions and bay rhythms. Its glass expanse gathers views into the naturally lit, warmly tactile interior. Throughout the renovation, a culling of framing and finishes highlights the building’s eccentric old masonry shell. Reset floor levels and... More
Product • By Lamboo Technologies LLC • Lamboo® Glazing™
Lamboo® Glazing™
From fixed/operable windows to curtain wall/store front systems to interior/exterior doors, the Lamboo® Glazing™ Product Line provides an excellent alternative to other glazing and door systems utilizing traditional aluminum, vinyl, and natural-based building materials. Lamboo has partnered with reputable US-based window and door manufacturers that utilizes Lamboo’s laminated engineered bamboo into these applications providing high performance, warm aesthetics, and sustainable solutions per the product of choice.Ideal applications: Fixed and Operable Windows, Curtain Wall and Store Front Systems, Commercial and Residential Doors. More
Product • By YKK AP America Inc. • YES 60 XT Storefront System
YES 60 XT Storefront System
The YES 60 XT offers a fresh approach to storefront systems at a time when architects are looking for low-cost, energy efficient alternatives to curtain walls, particularly in retail, low-rise offices and high-rise, mixed-use buildings. The system is designed to accommodate taller and wider storefront openings with spans as high as 14 feet, which provides for optimum natural light. The 6” thermally broken storefront system delivers the thermal performance necessary for all eight climate zones including the 2015 IECC, with a U-factor of 0.38. The YES 60 XT’s dual pour and de-bridged thermal barrier incorporates Mechanical Lock Profile technology, which increases the strength of the thermal break, significantly reducing heat transfer and keep... More