Unitized curtain wall
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Product • By Gutmann North America • Unitized Curtain Wall 65
Unitized Curtain Wall 65
UCW 65 is a factory assembled and glazed curtain wall system designed for speed of installation and the most demanding structural requirements out of all glass building envelopes, high rise buildings and towers. This high performing unitized curtain wall system includes continous polyamide thermal strips and extruded foam for best in class thermal performance, and a double chickenhead construction for improved water and air tightness. GUTMANN UCW 65 can be modified for specific projects based on wind load requirements, integration of sunshades and louvres, and UHPC And GFRC panels for modular, prefab building enclosures.
• Standard infill option 1” [25.4mm], other infill’s available• 2-1/2” x 4-7/8&rdquo... More
Project • By Flad Architects • Offices
Avia Labs
Adjacent to train stations, major highways, and San Francisco International Airport, Avia Labs establishes a new convergence point for life science research in Millbrae, California. The six-story facility offers 315,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space for leading biotechnology companies and academic research institutions.
Jason O'Rear
With a site constrained on all four sides and by FAA height restrictions, the zero-lot-line design maximizes square footage while activating key entry points and amenities with sculptural urban gestures. Avia’s high-performance façade and concrete structural system elegantly balance the challenges of a transit-oriented development.
Jason O'Rear
The western-f... More
Project • By Alumil S.A • Apartments
One Sixty Madison
One Sixty Madison dominates the heart of New York's NoMad (North of Madison Square Park), with an impressive and at the same time "invisible" presence also, thanks to the huge glass mirror surfaces. High-quality curtain wall elements reduce urban noise infiltration, while at the same time they exude a unique feeling of freedom and connection to the external environment. The reflection of the surrounding buildings on its vertical surfaces causes a justified question about the actual existence of One Sixty Madison. This luxury contemporary residential entity is in fact a "hidden giant" that amazes with its numbers: 319 studios, one- and two-bedroom residences on 45 floors, and more than 1,858 sq. meters of rooftop amenities —a passive garden... More