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.

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.

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

NSG Group will roll out the second edition of its prestigious Glass in Architecture book at this year’s Glasstec trade fair in Dusseldorf on 20th – 23rd September 2016.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ the architects' product of choice for ground-breaking architectural projects has been chosen for an amazing glass façade for an iconic Art and Cultural Centre in Hong Kong.

Building designers and architects looking for inspiration for current and future projects, need look no further than NSG Group’s new, state-of-the-art mobile app.

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.

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.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ extra clear glass, which is produced in our plants in Italy, Germany, UK and the USA, is the most coveted product in the glass industry today. Why? Because it exceeds the ordinary concept of glass transparency and out-performs its traditional alternatives.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has developed Pilkington AviSafe™ - a new glass with a special coating designed to help prevent birds from colliding with the windows and facades of buildings.