Glass Fin Projects
In pursuit of the ultimate level of facade transparency, Innovation Glass now offers glass fin curtain wall systems alongside our flagship aluminum kit of parts. Contact us today to learn more about our VS1-G Series.
AMERICAS
The VS1-G series has been selected for projects across the United States, with many more on the way. Architects appreciate the minimalism of the VS1-G Series, which features either small metal fittings at the horizontal joints (VS1-G100) or no metal at all (VS1-G200).
HARWOOD INTERNATIONAL
Designed by Kengo Kuma, installed by Harmon
As you travel around this Kengo Kuma-designed building, the facade’s glass fin steps up from the first floor to the second floor through a series of integrated interior/exterior landscaped steps. Also integrated into the façade are two all-glass vestibules.
➤ Read more about this VS1-G all-glass lobby atrium
23SPRINGS
Designed by GFF, installed by Harmon
The remarkable transparency of VS1-G200—which swaps a structural glass fin for the original aluminum mullion and uses no visible metal fittings—helps to visually taper the building’s silhouette down to its core at the lobby level.
➤ Read more about this super transparent glass lobby wall
430 N MICHIGAN AVE
Designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, installed by Christopher Glass & Aluminum
25’ unspliced glass fins span the full height of the lobby and support full-height face glass. At the corner is a hot-bent 5’ by 25’ glass panel with a radius of 6.5’.
➤ Read more about this curved glass VS1-G200 lobby facade
155 NORTH WACKER
Designed by HED Architecture, installed by Christopher Glass & Aluminum
The two facades at 155 N Wacker were achieved with un-spliced, full height glass fins spanning 50' clear, a record for Chicago and the US.
➤ Read more about these super transparent atrium curtain walls
ONE22ONE
Designed by Gresham Smith, installed by Pioneer Glazing
The lobby renovation of this existing building used a cantilever VS1-G (which uses a glass fin in lieu of an aluminum mullion) solution to achieve the modernization goals of the architect.
➤ Read more about this glass fin lobby curtain wall renovation
BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
Designed by Desmone, installed by Gurtner
This lobby renovation in Pittsburgh utilizes VS1-G to achieve a super transparent aesthetic.
➤ More photos of this glass fin lobby facade
AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT
Designed by HOK, installed by Flynn Midwest
A 24' VS1-G lobby facade using full-height unspliced fins will replace the original entryway of this American Century office building. The roof of an all-glass vestibule cantilevers to the exterior to create a canopy.
➤ Read more about this all-glass super transparent lobby wall
INDIA
Our Asia team, Innovation Glass IGIPL, has also implemented several glass fin jobs across the subcontinent. Though the technical approach sometimes differs from our implementation in the United States, the final result is consistent aesthetic of maximum transparency.
THE WORLD SURAT
Designed by ZZ Architects, installed by Oriana Facade.
This luxury project is anchored by a bold arc-shaped entrance lobby facade, delivered using the VS1-G facade system to achieve a refined, frameless appearance with high structural integrity and performance.
➤ Read more about The World Surat hotel
FEATHERLITE THE ADDRESS
Designed by RSP Design consultant, installed by Destel India.
The main entrance lobby of this LEED Gold tech park features a curved, wave-form glass façade engineered using the VS1-G system.
➤ Read more about this curved glass fin project in Chennai
INTERNATIONAL TECH PARK PUNE
ITPP features the first implementation of VS1-G in Asia. Three VS1-G installations, totaling 7,440 square feet in area, will serve as the building’s lobby facades. The walls are all 21’ clear spans with five-foot fin spacing.
➤ Read more about this glass fin curtain wall project in India
MORE ABOUT VS1-G
At the links below, we invite you to explore more of our resources about our glass fin systems. Reach out today with any questions about how to implement VS1-G in your next curtain wall project.
VS1-G100
Direct Glaze SSG + Gravity Shelf
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Side view: VS1-G100
VS1-G200
Concealed Dead Load Support
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Side view: VS1-G200
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