Glass in Architecture Our latest publication, Glass in Architecture, showcases a selection of buildings from around the world, inspired by the most creative architectural ideas using glass. This album presents the newest projects for office buildings, public buildings and private homes, where the architects have combined functionality with an ...

These systems offer architects previously unimaginable flexibility to create buildings that appear to have been constructed using almost nothing but glass, and can offer a visually-striking alternative to traditional brick, timber or steel-reinforced concrete. How it works

27 Jan 2021. 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. The K11 MUSEA on the region’s Victoria Dockside, is the new cultural and retail destination. Located on the shores of the China Sea ...

The architects of the renowned architectural office Renzo Piano designed five buildings with eye-catching facades made of aluminium, ceramics and glass. Tags: Pilkington Optiphon™ , Pilkington Optitherm™ , Pilkington Optilam™ , Noise Control , Thermal Insulation , Safety Security , Project References , Architect

Crucially, architects should always design with self-cleaning glass that has been tested to the necessary standards. A new European Standard, EN 1096-5, has been introduced that evaluates the self-cleaning performance of coated glass. This standard highlights glass that uses hydrophilic or photocatalytic functions to self-clean.

Architect: Denton Corker Marshall. Installer: Vitrine Systems - All photography supplied Vitrine Systems. Video: Let Terry Lidster, sales engineer at Pilkington Architectural, talk you through the design http://youtu.be/jEzhKiVX4aU.

Although specifying glass barriers may appear to be a complex process, there is plenty of advice on hand to help ensure builders, architects and specifiers understand the requirements and are able to create safe and secure buildings. Further guidance can be found HERE.

07 Jun 2020. New apartment complex Parkapartments Am Belvedere and Hotel Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere, have become a new landmark of Vienna. The architects of the renowned architectural office Renzo Piano designed five buildings with eye-catching facades made of aluminium, ceramics and glass.

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. The book, originally launched in 2011, showcases some of the most prestigious architectural projects around the world, from public buildings to private homes.

06 Nov 2017. Pilkington Deutschland AG, a part of NSG Group, will take part in the architectureworld 2017 at Landschafts Park Duisburg-Nord, Germany from 8th to 9th November. The architectureworld is a fair and congress for architecture regarded as the most innovative event for architects, planners and building engineers.