Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication
Project rendering courtesy of SOM & ATCHAIN
In Progress · 2026
This stunning new curtain wall project in the heart of Philadelphia will showcase several signature details of the VS1 technology. The 25’ spans are achieved with the VS1-A220 system, which removes the standard offset between mullion and glass and instead employs a continuous aluminum cassette along the vertical glass edge. Toggle clips within the cassette channel attach to a standard IGU can be used, rather than a thicker toggle IGU unit.
FROM THE ARCHITECT SOM
❝ Large glass apertures along the facade reveal the activity within, exhibiting a range of creative spaces and learning environments. Studios, post-production spaces, and screening rooms—modeled after professional facilities and designed to adapt to new media technology—sit within these apertures.
A large green roof, native plantings, bird-friendly glass, and an overall window-to-wall ratio of 30 percent contribute to the project’s LEED Silver target. ❞
A large green roof, native plantings, bird-friendly glass, and an overall window-to-wall ratio of 30 percent contribute to the project’s LEED Silver target. ❞
Architectural drawing
