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The First Plaza is a commercial complex located in the quaint, historic town of Metz in France. The Lazard Group Real Estate has developed this sustainable building, based on design by Unanime Architects.
Wrightstyle, the UK steel glazing company, has integrated its traditional media relations marketing with new social media channels.
The appointment of The Glass Machinery Company as sole UK agent by Italian manufacturer Bovone has seen very positive results this year.
Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, today announced the launch of S-COAT®, a highly innovative and cost effective anti-reflection (AR) coating technology which significantly increases light transmission values and resultant energy yields of…
Oxidal confirms its on-going research and focus on the demands of architecture, announcing the launch of a new balustrade clamping profile SIRIO F.
A new police headquarters in Madrid is the latest architectural landmark in the city. With its transparent design created from extensive use of Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling system, the building aims to change the relationship between this…
Demonstrating its ongoing support for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Kolbe proudly sponsors the Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) and the Historic Resources Committee (HRC).
CONTRAFLAM fire insulation glass from GLASSOLUTIONS features in two new residential towers situated just a short sprint away from Olympic Park, main venue for the 2012 games.
The wide range of modern functional glazing now available has opened up remarkable scope for creative design in today’s architecture.
Plans to insert glass panels into the upper walkways of Tower Bridge to enable visitors to watch bridge lifts in progress are expected to be endorsed by a City of London Corporation committee next week.
A new residential building is rising at the upper end of New York's skyline. Located on the corner of 56th Park Avenues, this slender building, which almost looks fragile, will be 420 meters high (approx. 1,377 feet).
With the “Zoofenster” building, opened in January 2013 in Berlin City West, the capital has a new urban landmark.
In her last month as head of state, Her Majesty the Queen has opened the new Philips Museum in Eindhoven.
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The Grenzebach Group will be presenting its complete portfolio at the 2013 Hanover fair. Topics like innovative technology, continuous automation, efficient cross linking of all components all represent parts of the lead topic “Integrated Industry”.
Cantifix was recently invited to install the Pilkington glass façade of The Quiet House – a concept house that will be exhibited at the Ideal Home Show.
For the new city offices in Utrecht, designed by architects Christian Müller & Kraaijvanger, Octatube has started with the installation of the 220 glass panels of the large and innovative curtain wall.
Bystronic glass will exhibit its practical entry model for industrial insulating glass production at this year’s China Glass trade fair taking place between 24 and 27 May in Beijing.
The 600,000-square-foot Courthouse houses the U.S. District Court, Western Division of Washington, in addition to various court-related agencies.   The building structure has two very distinct architectural designs -- one for the municipal court and…
Glass provides building designers with fascinating creative options, and the popularity of the material has increased dramatically over the last decade.
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GGR’s new heavyweight vacuum lifter, the powerful Ultra-Clad 1000, proved that it has the ability to handle other materials besides the oversized cladding units it was originally designed for.
When designers for Chevron wanted to create a new, modern look for a flagship gas station they turned to Glaspro to create a storefront and signage that are as striking as they are unique.