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GGF announces changes to senior management team

Wednesday, 9th August 2017

Following the recent departures from the Helix Group its parent company, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the interim replacements to ensure clients of the GGF’s subsidiary companies can look forward to a smooth transition and... View Article

British-designed 365m Küçük Çamlıca TV tower construction is underway

Tuesday, 8th August 2017

Construction of Istanbul’s 356m high Küçük Çamlıca TV Tower (KCTV), with facades devised by UK building engineering designers Newtecnic, has commenced. When the futuristic building is completed the £36m structure will be the city’s tallest replacing several unsightly existing broadcast... View Article

Nature: 3D-Printing of Glass Now Possible

Friday, 4th August 2017

New Procedure Allows Complex Forms of Glass to Be Made by 3D-Printing Three-dimensional printing allows extremely small and complex structures to be made even in small series. A method developed at the KIT for the first time allows also glass... View Article

Indeglas introduces DEKO FG Nature – a new finely crafted, high performance glazed screen technology – to the market

Thursday, 3rd August 2017

Indeglas, the industry expert in interior glass solutions, is bringing the latest in glazed screen partitioning technology, combining high performance with a natural touch, to the UK and Irish market DEKO FG Nature enables the transfer of light together with... View Article

New structural glazing solution from Gaia awards winner – SageGlass

Thursday, 3rd August 2017

In September 2017, SageGlass is set to launch its new structural glazing solution under the name SageGlass VARIO. This new solution enables dynamic glazing to be installed in curtain walls with no outside aluminium transom or cover caps, providing a uniform... View Article

GPD’s Chairman Jorma Vitkala honored at the 25-year anniversary opening ceremony of Glass Performance Days in Tampere, Finland

Monday, 31st July 2017

There was a great deal of emotion and surprise when Jorma Vitkala, the founder and Chairman of the leading global glass conference, Glass Performance Days (GPD), was called on stage during the 2017 opening ceremony to receive a superb stand-up... View Article

WilkinsonEyre with Brisac Gonzales have secured planning consent for 18 Blackfriars

WilkinsonEyre Brisac Gonzalez glazed mixed-use Blackfriars scheme secures planning consent

Thursday, 20th July 2017

WilkinsonEyre with Brisac Gonzalez have secured planning consent for 18 Blackfriars, a 111,500m² mixed use scheme in London, SE1. At 53 storeys the residential tower by WilkinsonEyre has been designed to create a unique new building on the London skyline... View Article

GGF President steps down

Thursday, 20th July 2017

It is with regret that the Glass and Glazing Federation have announced that Alan Burgess of Masterframe Windows Ltd, has resigned his position of President with immediate effect. Alan has been involved with the GGF for over 20 years and as well... View Article

The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment to environmental sustainability, which will see it certified as class A and LEED Gold, with reduced energy consumption compared to traditional buildings.

HQ in Rome shows how solar control glass can give architects freedom to play with colours and reflections

Thursday, 20th July 2017

The headquarters of the BNL-BNP Paribas Group building is a stunning example of how to successfully combine innovative architectural design with optimum comfort and wellbeing for the building’s occupants. The project also stands out for its high level of commitment... View Article

AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics.

New high-tech glass for visionary architecture

Monday, 17th July 2017

AGC Glass Europe is innovating with a new solar control product: Stopray SilverFlex. This highly reflective solar control glass offers architects and developers the perfect solution in terms of reflection, transparency, solar control and aesthetics. Two major benefits in one... View Article

Holiday home achieves stunning coastal views thanks to slim framed glazing

Thursday, 13th July 2017

The requirements of this project in Cornwall were to provide a holiday home of the highest quality that reflected its prime location. IQ Glass installed minimal windows sliding glass doors as well as a pivot door and fixed glazing onto... View Article

With increasing demand for 60mm curtain wall systems, architectural aluminium systems specialist Sapa has launched the Technal MY Curtain Walling System. Offering real architectural versatility, this new facade range will allow architects, specifiers and fabricators to create curtain walls with larger glass spans than ever before – achieving a glazed surface area of up to 12m2.

Achieve greater architectural versatility in glass with new curtain walling system

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

With increasing demand for 60mm curtain wall systems, architectural aluminium systems specialist Sapa has launched the Technal MY Curtain Walling System. Offering real architectural versatility, this new facade range will allow architects, specifiers and fabricators to create curtain walls with... View Article

ZHA exhibition to highlight how the practice has transformed notions of what can be achieved in concrete, steel, and glass

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) transform notions of what can be achieved in concrete, steel, and glass; combining an unwavering optimism for the future and belief in the power of invention with concepts of urban and social connectivity – creating projects... View Article

A new arts centre in West Yorkshire built by Wildgoose Construction (main build contractors) has opened its doors to the public. Designed by Matlock architecture practice Evans Vettori, the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax combined the traditional eighteenth century red brick building with concrete, aged-copper, wood and glass. The entrance foyer also has a feature etched glass wall by architectural artist Sarah Galloway and provides access to the adjacent Piece Hall.

Derbyshire Arts Centre combines traditional red brick with concrete, copper, wood and glass

Wednesday, 12th July 2017

A new arts centre in West Yorkshire built by Wildgoose Construction (main build contractors) has opened its doors to the public. Designed by Matlock architecture practice Evans Vettori, the Square Chapel Arts Centre in Halifax combined the traditional eighteenth century... View Article

Sto brings Viennese landmark to life with a stunning glass façade

Tuesday, 11th July 2017

The completion of a major apartment block refurbishment project in Austria has shone the spotlight on the tremendous range of design possibilities offered by the StoVentec Glass system. The project architects used StoVentec glass panels to create an unusual and... View Article

Space Group completes listed refurbishment with concrete and glass

Monday, 10th July 2017

This is the refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed building on Tredegar Square in East London. A new extension replaced an existing one which had come to the end of its lifespan. A space once characterised by heavy... View Article

Interior glass solutions expert rebrands to Indeglas

Thursday, 6th July 2017

Deko Scotland, the innovative and highly regarded supplier of interior glass solutions to many of Scotland’s most high-profile new buildings, is re-branding itself as Indeglas, Danish for ‘inside glass’. The rebranded business which traded as Deko Scotland for seventeen years,... View Article

Brett Martin Daylight Systems’ Marlon Clickfix1040 polycarbonate glazing panels in range of geometric shapes have played a significant role in the design of the Ice Arena Wales, bringing light and exceptional aesthetics to this stunning new world-class facility near Cardiff bay.

Geometric glazing panels bring light and exceptional aesthetics to Ice Arena Wales

Thursday, 6th July 2017

Brett Martin Daylight Systems’ Marlon Clickfix1040 polycarbonate glazing panels in range of geometric shapes have played a significant role in the design of the Ice Arena Wales, bringing light and exceptional aesthetics to this stunning new world-class facility near Cardiff bay.... View Article

Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo surround Mexican courthouse with volcanic stone wall

Wednesday, 5th July 2017

Following the repeal of the Mexican judicial system towards a new paradigm of orality, a conception of space that would reflect these developments was necessary for the new design of this courthouse in the large town of Pátzcauro in the... View Article

Cutting-edge glazing for world-class materials science facility

Friday, 30th June 2017

The Materials Innovation Factory is the latest addition to the historic city-centre campus of the University of Liverpool. The £68 million facility, built by BAM Construction, fosters collaboration between academia and industry and provides open access to one of the... View Article

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