Griffin Museum South Portico
Rendering courtesy of Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Installer: Christopher Glass & Aluminum
In Progress · 2027
VS1-G was selected for two key facade scopes on the South Portico renovations of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. When the newly restored original entrance of the museum is opened in 2027, visitors will be welcomed by a 33’ (10m) wide and 8’ 3” (2.5m) tall wall with full-height glass panels.
The main VS1-G scope is a soaring 40’ (12.2m) high by 74’ (22.5m) wide VS1-G100 facade at the portico. The modules vary in width, reaching 10’ (3m) wide between the columns and narrowing to 4’ (1.2m) wide behind them. The effect is a remarkably transparent facade that compliments the remarkable existing structure rather than distracting from it. The face glass is supported by 20” (508mm) deep 4-ply fins.
FROM THE GRIFFIN MUSEUM
“Originally designed by Charles Atwood for D.H. Burnham & Co as The Palace of Fine Arts for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry building is the only structure remaining from the exposition’s “White City.” These renovations will reopen the original main entry of the Museum and functionally reconnect the building to the Columbian Basin and the rest of Jackson Park.” Full Press Release→
Innovation Glass is grateful for a first time collaboration with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, and yet another partnership with our longtime friends at Christopher Glass, with whom we have built many facades in the Chicago area.
Renderings below courtesy of Robert A.M. Stern Architects
VS1-G100
Jumbo Glass Sizes ·
Long Spans
5700 S DuSable, Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60637
