Pilkington Planar™ is used by architects to create expansive flush glass surfaces. The system utilises stainless steel fittings housed in countersunk holes to fix glass to its structure, making it more discreet while maximising visibility.

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The storefront makes use of Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing, a frameless system that uses countersunk stainless-steel bolts which sit flush with the external surface of the glass. This minimises their appearance without compromising the integrity of the system.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has made its structural glazing technology Pilkington Planar™, available via building information modelling (BIM) – helping to simplify the design and build of expansive glazed building features.

Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd, part of the NSG Group, has invested more than £3 million in new technology to increase its capacity to manufacture Pilkington Planar™, and meet growing market demand for its internationally sold structural glazing system.

Pilkington Pyrodur® is a clear, laminated fire-resistant and impact-rated glass offering up to 60 minutes integrity and is ideal for use in fire doors and partitioning.

To deliver the frameless “jewel box” cubes, the team specified the Pilkington Planar ™ structural glass system, using glass fins and sidewalls to support the glass roofs without any need for non-transparent structural elements breaking up the views afforded to users.

Figures based on IGU incorporating 6mm Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear pane unless otherwise stated * g-value depends on which thermal insulation glass is selected as inner pane

This was achieved in the form of a three-storey atrium, created using the Pilkington Planar ™ structural glazing system. The space sits between the two major elements of the building and is enclosed by a 12.8 metre tall vertical entrance screen and glazed roof.

Our Specifire program helps you choose the appropriate Pilkington product for your building. The period of fire protection is usually specified by fire risk specialists or the local authority with reference to the building regulation Document B.