Trosifol & SentryGlas

Join us for an insightful online panel discussion: "Specifying Safety: Avoiding Counterfeit Structural Glass." This event, brought to you by Architecture Today and Kuraray, will delve into the critical aspects of ensuring safety in architectural projects by avoiding counterfeit materials. 🗓 Date: June 25th (just one week away!) 🕒 Time: 10:00 am EST 📍 Online Event Our expert panelists will share their knowledge and experience, providing valuable insights and practical tips for specifying safe and reliable structural glass. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and network with industry professionals. Remember to register now: https://lnkd.in/e9RxWCKU Looking forward to seeing you there!

The grand opening of SKIMS in Miami's Aventura Mall marks one of the most stunning and creative retail projects AGNORA has fabricated to date!  These custom doorways are amazingly large in their own right, but the pièce de résistance is the hand-made, ALL GLASS, SKIMS lettering produced by glass artist Ally Reza and laminated by AGNORA   This creative project was extensively tested, and refined over several months to create one-of-a-kind glass. Ensuring the letters retained a level of customization but were also flat enough to be laminated to the oversized storefront glass was arduous, but the results of such an effort are striking!    At a whopping 94"H x 120"W, these 2-ply, 3/8" Pilkington Architectural Glass OptiWhite are assembled with impact resistance, longevity and optical clarity in mind blending the use of Kuraray SentryGlas and Trosifol.  The result is an elegant, minimal look, that highlights the incredible interior in an entirely new and unique way. #retaildesign #retail #retailstorefront #retailstoredesign #skims #glass #customglass #blownglass #glassfacade #glassfabrication #facadelovers #facades #jumboglass #bigglass #glazing #glazier #architecture #retailarchitecture #architects

FlashBack Friday! World Towers, Mumbai Situated on the site of the former Shrinivas Cotton Mill, the World Towers (World Crest, World View and World One) is one of Mumbai's plushest residential developments, featuring three towers ranging between 62 and 82 storeys, surrounded by other prestigious real estate projects. These towers have an iconic presence on Mumbai´s skyline. On a 17-acre plot of land, the towers stand tall with their distinctive curved design, providing breathtaking views of the city and the ocean beyond. The main tower reaches over 420 meters in height, accompanied by World Crest at more than 200 meters, and a third tower exceeding 315 meters. From an aesthetic and practical standpoint, glass was used for myriad applications, many of which have extremely high-end settings. All balconies are made of laminated glass using SentryGlas®, chosen for its transparency, excellent post-breakage performance, and durability. Owner: Lodha Group Architect: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Associate Architect: Somaya and Kalappa Consultants (SNK) Structural: LERA Consulting Structural Engineers Engineer: Buro Happold Façade consultant: FACET Facade Consultancy Pvt. Ltd Fabricator: GLASS WALL SYSTEMS, Mumbai Laminator: FG Glass Industries Pvt. Ltd. Interlayer: SentryGlas® Year: 2011- 2020 Video © Mohit Gurjar

We didn't want to let the month pass without saying: Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit our booth at the recent edition of Glass South America in São Paulo, Brazil. Your presence made the event truly special for us. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to connecting with you again soon at upcoming events! #Kuraray #Brasil #Brazil #event #glass #laminatedglass

🎬Watch the AT online panel discussion, in partnership with Kuraray, on avoiding risk when specifying structural glass. ➡️https://lnkd.in/dYjSZ-ND Kuraray Architecture Today Trosifol & SentryGlas #webinar #structuralglazing #glass #glazing #glassindustry

PENN 2, New York Penn 2 has been transformed to represent the future of workplaces as part of the broader redevelopment program within the Penn District. The 1.75 million square foot renovation and expansion breathes new life into the gateway of Seventh Avenue, perched atop North America’s busiest transit hub, Penn Station. It is seamlessly integrated with diverse amenities across a connected site and is located directly above the station. With its eye-catching design, PENN 2 is transforming the heart of Manhattan, creating a contemporary workplace, and reviving a major public area. As part of the Two Penn Plaza project, the plaza and its neighboring stores were completely renovated, and more leasable space was added to the fourth and sixth floors of the structure. Soffit lighting and signage, new balconies, structurally strengthened glass storefronts, and eye-catching entry canopies at street level are some notable changes. The new Bustle building on 7th Ave. features insulated units surrounding it and a state-of-the-art triple-glazed curtainwall system covering the tower to increase energy efficiency. Expansive glass railings, logia enclosures that climb the tower corners, and large glass storefronts all add to the project's contemporary style. Designer: MdeAS Architects Installation: W&W Glass Laminator: Millet Glass Industry Interlayer: 1.52mm SentryGlas® Clear Glass: Vitro Architectural Glass Vitro Vidrio Arquitectónico Glass configuration: 12mm Starphire® + 1.52mm SentryGlas® + 12mm Starphire® + 1.52mm SentryGlas® + 12mm Starphire® / 6 mm Starphire® + 1.52mm SentryGlas® + 6mm Starphire® Year: 2024 Pictures © Mike Behan (Instagram account: stoutstreetvideo)

FlashBack Friday! Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg The Elbphilharmonie is one of the largest and most acoustically advanced concert halls in the world and an outstanding example of modern architecture. The complex includes a philharmonic hall, a chamber music hall, restaurants, bars, a panorama terrace with views of Hamburg and the harbor, apartments, a hotel, and parking facilities. These varied uses are combined in one building, much like a city. The glass façade, with curved and carved panels, transforms the building into a giant, iridescent crystal, whose appearance changes with the reflections of the sky, water, and city. This combination of tradition and modernity in the Elbphilharmonie, a symbol of Hamburg’s Hafen City, was designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron. The glass façade includes insulating panels totaling 21,800 square meters, of which approximately 5,000 square meters are curved, glossy double-glazed units. The spherically curved panels were printed and coated before being bent at approximately 550°C to precise specifications. Each panel is unique, with the thickness calculated specifically for the intended use of the space. Architect: Herzog & de Meuron Glass: Guardian Glass Europe Cladder: Josef Gartner GmbH Glass processors: sedak GmbH & Co. KG , sunglass industry s.r.l. , BGT Bischoff Glastechnik Interpane GmbH Year: 2016 Glass configuration: DGU, 2 plies of 12 mm, laminated with Trosifol® Clear Interlayer: Trosifol® Clear Video © wowi allinsky

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are excited to congratulate Crawford-Tracey Corporation on receiving FM approval for their groundbreaking 7SG and 9SG curtainwall systems! This marks the first-ever certification of flood glazing utilizing repeating laminated glass panels separated by mullions – a method commonly used in retail applications. We are proud that SentryGlas® was chosen as the interlayer for these laminated glass panels. Key Features: • FM Approved per ANSI/FM 2510, Flood Abatement Standard • Can be used in common retail applications • Hurricane impact-rated with a 100 PSF water-resistance rating • Flood resistance up to 7 feet with debris impact • Wind resistance exceeding 195 mph Congratulations to Crawford Tracey Corporation for their dedication to safety and innovation! 🏆🎉 Learn more at: https://ow.ly/unpi50SmUeh #Kuraray #SentryGlas #CrawfordTracey #FMApproval #FloodBarrier #CurtainwallSystems #Innovation #BuildingSafety

Secrets Moxche, Playa del Carmen One of the most cutting-edge Caribbean resorts, Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen is a member of the AMR Collection and is known for its adaptable architecture. There are a total of seven pools within the resort, including an indoor pool with a beach theme and three man-made cenotes. Ample conference space and a spa are also available. What makes it unique, though, is its adaptability; it has seven different lounge sections, a foyer for the ballroom, and an amphitheater for performances. In honor of the indigenous people that lived there, the design takes its cues from the storied Mayan tradition. The hotel's use of laminated glass, with its SentryGlas® interlayer, allows guests to enjoy the breathtaking ocean vistas while also being protected from hurricanes. Hotel: AMR Collection Architects: Arq. Alejandro Escudero, Arq. Jaime Macedo, MA.AR Arquitectura Humana, MM Desarrollos, Urbana, y Maat Handasa Project management: Escala Laminated glass supplier: Productos de Valor Agregado Installer: GRUPO SORDO NORIEGA Glass configurations: 6mm FT + SentryGlas® 0.89mm + 6mm FT, 12.7mm FT + SentryGlas® 1.52mm+ 12.7 mm FT, 9.5mm FT + SentryGlas® 2.28mm + 9.5 mm FT Year: 2021 Pictures © Grupo Sordo Noriega

Beijing Sub-Center Library, China The Beijing City Library stands out in this digital era, changing the way libraries are perceived and used. Conceived as more than just a library, this Beijing institution has evolved into a dynamic hub for community participation, learning, and connectivity, all within the bustling sub-center.  An astounding commitment to promoting human connections is central to this architectural wonder. It's a vibrant hub where people come together, spark ideas, and build relationships. This groundbreaking project's extraordinary glass infrastructure serves as its focal point. A remarkable feat of engineering, the library's front is made up of 276 enormous glass panels, each measuring 2.5 meters in width and 15.3 meters in height, with 138 pieces of laminated glass each section reinforced with SentryGlas® Xtra™ (SGX™). Each of these enormous panels weighs an incredible 11.5 tons, and their seven layers of high-performance glass add up to an impressive 133mm in thickness. The Beijing City Library is a noteworthy example of architectural brilliance, yet its vastness and spectacle aren't the only things worth praising. As the highest self-supporting glass curtain wall structure in the world, its four uninterrupted glass walls, cleverly folded into new lines, pose a threat to conventional support systems. Beyond mere form, the library's design philosophy is an ode to eco-friendliness. With its glass façade that brings nature indoors while presenting an elegant, modern façade, the Beijing City Library has achieved China's most prestigious environmental award, the GBEL Three Star certification. A new benchmark for ecologically conscious design, it reduces carbon in both its embodied and operational forms. Owner: Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources Architect: Snøhetta Façade & BMU engineer: Eckersley O'Callaghan, Meinhardt, General contractor: China Railway Construction Engineering Group Laminator: NorthGlass Interlayer: SentryGlas® Xtra™ (SGX™) Maximum panel height: 15.3 meters Year: 2024 Pictures © Yumeng Zhu