Glass & Mirror Craft: Detroit Athletic Club

Detroit Athletic Club
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Date: 28 March 2017

Glass & Mirror Craft fabricated a point-supported low-iron glass curtain wall for maximum transparency that also eliminated as many fittings as possible.

Architect partner: SmithGroupJJR

Glazier partner: Edwards Glass Company

Detroit Athletic Club

The historic Detroit Athletic Club has been a fixture of the city for more than 100 years. Designed by Albert Kahn in 1915, renovations to the building required a respect for the past, but an eye towards the future.

The Club sought to add an exterior atrium that would maintain the original beauty of the building while creating a fully-sealed, high-design showpiece.

Detroit Athletic Club

They needed a trusted partner with the technical capabilities to fulfill the project and a design approach worthy of the beloved building.

Glass & Mirror Craft fabricated a point-supported low-iron glass curtain wall for maximum transparency that also eliminated as many fittings as possible.

Detroit Athletic Club

Advanced technology and carefully managed thickness calculations allowed for creation of seamless, oversized 20-foot walls and clean 90 degree corners, enveloping visitors in stunning floor-to-ceiling glass.

Cuda Metals by Glass & Mirror Craft developed custom components for the curtain wall’s point support system, along with the structure surrounding the vestibule’s revolving door.

Detroit Athletic Club

Glass & Mirror Craft provided a one-stop, expert experience, creating a comfortable barrier from the weather and a stunning first impression for Club guests.

Detroit Athletic Club

Materials/Systems Used:

600450 Glass & Mirror Craft: Detroit Athletic Club glassonweb.com

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