Project References

Project References

Awards for the Saline Royale d’Arc et Senans in France
The geodesic and bioclimatic greenhouse at the Saline Royale d’Arc et Senans in France has been recognised with two prestigious sustainable development awards from two leading French organisations.
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Luxury at sea
The largest ships in the world and the most luxurious yachts are simply stuffed with splendour, wealth and ... glass, which affects not only the aesthetic values, but also determines the functionality of the vessel and increases the comfort of its use.
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Pilkington Glass protects the Basilica of San Marco
An extraordinary engineering system comprising extra clear glass and steel is now in operation to protect Italy’s Basilica of San Marco in Venice from high tides.
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Stunning seaside glass mirage
Located on the Dutch North Sea coast, the new Inntel Hotel Den Haag Marina Beach in Scheveningen, is a seaside landmark like no other – and in no small measure, its outstanding visual qualities are thanks to a clever combination of glass products.
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The future is Gold
A recent refurbishment of an historical hotel with a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples has been enriched by the use of Pilkington Eclipse™ Gold.
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Fearless Girl
Fearless Girl - Broken Ceiling
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Pilkington Optiwhite™: the premium choice for exceptional projects!
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.
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The triumph of transparency - Pilkington Optiwhite™
The Italian company Santambrogio Milano has designed and created a remarkable terrace in a private house in the centre of Milan using extra clear Pilkington Optiwhite™ glass.
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The best brands showcase their products through Pilkington OptiView™ Protect OW
Pilkington OptiView™ Protect OW is a special anti-reflective glass that enhances the appearance of the products on display.
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Form and beauty expertly processed
A recent renovation of a 5-star hotel on Lake Garda was the perfect platform to demonstrate the technical capabilities and opportunities afforded by glass processing.
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Light-flooded offices in the new Microsoft company headquarters
As one of the most modern working environments in Germany, the new Microsoft headquarters in Munich-Schwabing stands for the idea of a networked working environment: optimal possibilities for teamwork, more self-determination and personal productivity as well as a high degree of flexibility, made possible by modern technologies. Open spaces, which are geared to different work requirements and can be flexibly used at any time, are available to the employees with the new office structures.
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The golden touch - artist Tom Patti has chosen Pilkington Eclipse™ Gold for his latest major work
The shimmering art glass screen, which lines the new connector building between California’s Oakland International Airport and the adjacent BART train terminus, is a marriage between art, science and industry.
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Impressive and innvovative QBIG two in Heilbronn
QBIG two in Heilbronn, Germany is an impressive innovative office building. The building with a glass façade is surrounded by an extravagant white steel skeleton.
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Plane sailing for Pilkington Profilit™ K25/60/7
A new terminal building serving Mexico’s Tijuana Airport needed a glass that would provide plenty of light while at the same time being kind to terminal users.
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Marine diamond
A complex diamond-shaped structure that forms part of a luxury cruise liner, is a flagship project in a turnkey solution for Finland’s Pilkington Marine.
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McDonald's restaurant in Rotterdam
New pavilion of McDonald's restaurant in Rotterdam wins Iconic Awards 2015.
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A kaleidoscope of glass creates new landmark for Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke on Trent City Council have created a new landmark for the city in the form of a new headquarters building, which will also incorporate public spaces.
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Pilkington OptiView™ showcases Egyptian artefacts in best light
The Egyptian Museum in Turin, second in the world only to Cairo for the historical and artistic value of its content, has chosen Pilkington OptiView™ Protect OW to safeguard its ancient Egyptian artefacts.
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Crystal clear glazing puts Stonehenge visitors in touch with the landscape
The design concept at the heart of the new Stonehenge visitor centre which opened at the end of last year, was a building that would blend unobtrusively into the wide-open Wiltshire landscape by evoking a copse of trees.
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Italian Renaissance Art protected with Pilkington OptiView™ Protect OW
The exhibition of Bernardino Luini works of art – one of the leading artists of the Italian Renaissance – was ceremonially opened in April at the Palazzo Reale in Milan, where various Renaissance art will be displayed until mid-July.
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Imperial Tobacco HQ achieves BREEAM Excellent with Pilkington Suncool™
Imperial Tobacco’s new HQ has achieved a sustainability certification of Excellent from the world’s leading assessment method for sustainable buildings, BREEAM, with a helping hand from Pilkington Suncool™ 70/40.
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Pilkington Planar™ supports a new era at Durham University Business School
Durham University Business School’s new £16 million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn.
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Glass viewing box incorporating Pilkington Optiwhite™ opens at 3842 m
The Step into the Void attraction in the Mont Blanc Massif mountain range hangs a kilometre above the Chamonix Valley.
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Thinking outside of the Box with Pilkington Planar™
The Box Moor Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to the upkeep of open spaces in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside, recently chose Pilkington Planar™ for its new Centre. Pilkington Planar™ was installed in conjunction with Pilkington Suncool™ and Pilkington Optifloat™ for the atrium of the new building.
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Pilkington Planar™ used in award winning Hospital refurbishment
Pilkington Planar™ has been used in an award winning refurbishment of the historic St Thomas' Hospital in London. St Thomas’ Hospital is a renowned teaching hospital located in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament on the south bank of the River Thames. Given its prominent location and out-dated building, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust felt that its Gassiot House outpatients centre was in need of a serious refurbishment.
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All Aboard with Pilkington Planar™
Pilkington Planar™, structural glazing system, helps create an impressive entrance for the new Blackfriars station.
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Pilkington Planar™ key to eco makeover of Danish HQ
Rising from the quayside of Midtermolen to the north of Copenhagen, the headquarters of Danish financial services company ALM Brand looks every inch a new build. In actuality, the building was constructed in 1994, undergoing a recent renovation with Pilkington Planar™ at the heart of the project, used in combination with the most modern of technologies.
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Glass for a great nights sleep
Pilkington noise-control glass has been revealed as the secret behind a good night’s sleep for customers of the new, award-winning, Sleeperz Hotel in the heart of Newcastle. And, while the noise-reduction performance helps ensure guests sleep easy in the 98-bedroom hotel, it also plays a key role in creating a stunning visual impact for the glass-fronted building.
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Clear view for geckos at Cologne Zoo
Zoo visitors often complain about reflections on enclosure windows, which make it difficult to see the animals. Visitors to Cologne Zoo will now have a particularly good view of the geckos without any annoying reflections – thanks to the new Pilkington OptiView™.
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Pilkington Planar™ provides hawk-eye view
Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a major redevelopment of Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The project included the replacement of the Pavilion Stand, central offices, as well as the conference, banqueting and media facilities.
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Pilkington Optiwhite™ creates glass paradise
Pilkington Optiwhite™ has been specified in a breathtaking residential extension in Chelsea. Installed in a bespoke staircase, complete with a colour-changing LED lighting system, the glass provides a seamless transition between the house levels. Pilkington Optiwhite™ was also installed across the property in walls, windows and balustrades
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Pilkington Planar™ dances in the North
Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a centre of excellence for dance in Leeds. The new home for Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre is situated on Quarry Hill next to the BBC and the Leeds College of Music.
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Pilkington Planar™ clear winner for students
Students at the University of Derby are enjoying the benefits of a multi-million pound refurbishment. In a major regeneration project, Pilkington Planar™ has been specified to provide a colourful multi-storey link stairwell.
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Pilkington Planar™ serves the community
Hackney Council has recently opened its new Service Centre utilising Pilkington Planar™ to house their public-facing functions and provide a work space for over 1,000 people on one site. 400 m² of Pilkington Planar™ glazing was installed on the front entrance wall to allow maximum levels of light into the internal space whilst contributing additional solar control to the building’s impressive green credentials.
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