Glass Build: 5mm Bronze with ceramic frit strips+0.76 Clear PVB+0.38 White Pvb+5mm Silver Mirror
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is welcoming its newest addition to its Holiday Inn Express family in Singapore. The 442-room Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay has opened its doors in one of Singapore
Sydney Commonwealth Parliament Offices (CPO) at 1 Bligh Street demonstrates a meticulous integration of aesthetic elements, functionality, and sustainability. The strategic use of glass build, including (6+6)mm Low Iron Curved Laminated Glass and 6mm Curved Mirror, indicates a deliberate emphasis on transparency, light, and spatial flexibility. The utilization of curved laminated glass and curved mirrors contributes to the creation of a visually striking and secure environment, aligning with modern architectural trends and enhancing the unique qualities of 1 Bligh Street.
The focus on flexibility and security within the office accommodations, in conjunction with the incorporation of natural daylight and views of the harbor, underlines a design philosophy that seeks to provide a productive and inspiring workspace for Australian government Ministerial and Parliamentary staff. The provision of conference and meeting spaces, media and press rooms, and associated facilities further emphasizes the multifunctional nature of the CPO, catering to a range of public and private uses.
Architectus’ commitment to achieving a 6 Star Green Star Office Interiors v1.1 rating aligns with contemporary sustainability standards, reflecting a conscientious approach to environmental impact. By leveraging their comprehensive understanding of 1 Bligh’s base building design, Architectus has ensured that the fit-out not only meets the rigorous Green Star criteria but also upholds the project’s overarching commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
The incorporation of elements inspired by Sydney’s unique character, such as coastal forms and local materials, adds a distinct regional flavor to the design, fostering a sense of place and cultural resonance. This emphasis on the local context establishes a strong connection between the CPO and its surrounding environment, contributing to a cohesive and harmonious integration within the urban fabric of Sydney.
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Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled plans for a new masterplan which will be situated along the city of Novorossiysk’s waterfront in Russia, the new masterplan will unite the city’s recreational, cultural, corporate and ecological functions within a coherent composition that reinstates the city
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels’ firm BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has unveiled new images of a pair of twisting towers that are currently rising in New York’s High Line. Located at 76 11th Avenue between 17th Street and 18th Street, the new towers are comprised of a twisted form sitting on a massive but semi-transparent base, which are gently designed not to block each other’s views along the High Line.
Named The XI, the towers – also literally known as The Eleventh, are currently under construction on site and their exoskeleton already took shape on project site. The XI is planned to complete in 2019.
Developed by HFZ Capital Group, the tower on the West side will have 36 floors and reach approximately 400 feet (121,9 meters), will include 149 condos and its interiors will designed by the New York firm Gabellini Sheppard, while the East tower will reach 26 floors and about 300 feet (91 meters). The East tower will also contain a Six Senses hotel on the lower floors and will contain 87 condos from the 11th floor up, which will be designed by the Paris firm Gilles & Boissier.
Conceived as “a micro-neighbourhood”, the building’s central courtyard will be filled with plantings, designed by the Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea. On the street level of the building, several pavilions, restaurants and retail stores, linked to a park on the eastern edge of the site designed by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro, are developed to attract visitors throughout this popular walkway.
The pair of twisting asymmetrical bronze and travertine towers is connected by a skybridge, allowing new visitors to pass underneath. The building will be clad by travertine materials and as the towers rotate around its own base, the appearance of the material will change and be shadowed throughout floor-to-ceiling glazing.
“Our whole idea is to create a resort environment in an urban setting,
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Virtually any type of glazing system can be used with structural glass facades. Check out the options
FRAMED
Framed systems support the glass continuously along two or four sides. There are many variations of framed systems, most of which fall into two general categories. Conventional unitized curtainwall systems are seldom used with structural glass facades.
STICK
Stick-built glass facades are a method of curtain wall construction where much of the fabrication and assembly takes place in the field. Mullions of extruded aluminum may be prefabricated, but are delivered as unassembled
The double-skin facade is a system of building consisting of two skins, or facades, placed in such a way that air flows in the intermediate cavity. The ventilation of the cavity can be natural, fan supported or mechanical. Apart from the type of the ventilation inside the cavity, the origin and destination of the air can differ depending mostly on climatic conditions, the use, the location, the occupational hours of the building and the HVAC strategy.
The glass skins can be single or double glazing units with a distance from 20 cm up to 2 meters. Often, for protection and heat extraction reasons during the cooling period, solar shading devices are placed inside the cavity.
With constant development in science and technology, glass curtain walls are finding increasingly more applications and their structures are also experiencing great changes. Fully spider fitting frame-less glass curtain walls, connect glass together in an open space using various types of light/heavy steel structures via various types of spider fitting members to form flexible and unobstructed glass facade. In this way, fully spider fitted glass walls not only maintain the safety of aluminum alloy frame glass curtain wall but also eliminate the disadvantages of the later in singular structure and restrictions from construction structures. As a result they provide unobstructed view as a whole, neat, bright and integrated with such advantages as safety, practicality and artistic taste thus becoming a vogue for modern construction and decorations.
Thermally toughened or tempered glass panels are used as single or insulated glass units. In case of single panels laminated safety glass is preferred due to safety reasons. This system consists of a number of accessories with metal arms. At the end of each arm, a sheet of glass is fixed by the corners with a special screw. The vacuum between these sheets is filled up with isolators to overcome mechanical pressure and weather conditions.
The rectangular glass sheets have 4 or 6 countersunk drilled holes into which countersunk stainless steel bolts acting as point-fixings. The space between the glass panes are filled with weather seal. The support elements that hold the fitting can be space frame, glass fin, tension cables or steel circular columns to provide the aesthetic effect as desired by the customer.
project Name: The Ministry Of Education Headquarters Building
Location: Kuwait
Glass Build: Partition, Door, Wall Glass
EVA Laminated Glass Partition, Painted Glass, Frosted Glass, etc.
Project Description: The Ministry of Education Headquarters Building in Kuwait will be a unique, state-of-the-art office facility for the Ministry and eight MOE Sectors with their departments. It will house administrative offices, a 600-seat auditorium, conference rooms, a central library, food service facilities, lounges, prayer rooms, exhibition space, and generous function space. The design inspiration comes from the rich maritime history of Kuwait shipbuilders.
The Ministry of Education Headquarters Building in Kuwait is poised to become a flagship symbol of modernity and functionality, serving as a comprehensive hub for the Ministry and its associated sectors. This ambitious project is envisioned to be a state-of-the-art office facility, meticulously designed to accommodate the diverse needs of administrative staff and the various departments under the Ministry of Education.
With provisions for key amenities such as a 600-seat auditorium, conference rooms, a central library, food service facilities, lounges, prayer rooms, and exhibition space, the building is poised to foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The inclusion of these facilities underscores the project’s commitment to providing a holistic and conducive setting for education-focused activities, administrative functions, and public engagements.
The design inspiration drawn from Kuwait’s rich maritime history pays homage to the region’s cultural heritage and serves as a testament to the country’s historical significance as a hub for shipbuilding. By incorporating elements inspired by Kuwait’s maritime legacy, the design emphasizes a sense of continuity, cultural identity, and pride, fostering a strong connection between the building and its local context.
The fusion of contemporary architecture with maritime influences not only adds a distinct visual appeal to the building but also contributes to the creation of a unique and iconic landmark within Kuwait’s urban landscape. This integration of design elements speaks to the building’s potential to become a symbol of innovation, progress, and cultural significance, resonating with the nation’s forward-looking vision for the future of education and administrative excellence.
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