Pilkington Italia to exhibit at ARCHITECT@WORK Rome 02 October 2018 Pilkington Italia will present the latest innovations of the NSG Group at the third edition of ARCHITECT@WORK Rome, the international event for architects, designers and other professionals in the sector.

In each situation, the glass incorporated into the architect’s design serves a variety of functions that help to enhance the aesthetics of the building, as well as its overall sustainable performance. Jolanta Lessig, European Marketing Communications Manager at NSG Group, said: “Architects from all over the world continue to incorporate ...

ARCHITECT @WORK is a unique exhibition, not only for the original format but also for the focus on innovation: all the products presented by the exhibitors are the result of the selection of a technical committee. Pilkington Italia will have on display a range of latest value added products, ...

ARCHITECT@WORK is a unique exhibition, not only for the original format but also for the focus on innovation: all the products presented by the exhibitors are the result of the selection of a technical committee. Pilkington Floatglas AB will have on display a range of latest value added products, such as:

The architectureworld is a fair and congress for architecture regarded as the most innovative event for architects, planners and building engineers.

Since its invention, glass has been used to make a statement in the built environment and this trend has continued into the modern age. Iconic buildings in the world capital cities, such as London’s Gherkin and the Shard, act as a powerful example of the physical and aesthetic effect the material can have on the urban landscape.

Fire Protection. Provides passive protection from the effects of fire for up to 180 minutes allowing maximum use of natural light and enabling all areas of a building to be occupied.

“The architect wanted the interior to be both visible from outside to entice people in while, more importantly, allowing those inside a view out that was as bright and naturally coloured as possible. For this reason, the glass selection was paramount, and maximum transparency was key.” Elegant yet robust

Applications Pilkington Profilit™ can be used in interior or exterior applications e.g. industrial, commercial or residential buildings. The "U-shaped" channels can be installed either vertically or horizontally. The glass is available in a variety of colours and textures with varying translucency, allowing for the passage of natural light without the loss of privacy.

The use of glass barriers is a common feature of modern architecture. They are used in the stairways and atria of many commercial and residential properties to provide a striking and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional building materials such as brick or wood.