All-glass vestibules are now a standard feature of many VS1 installations. The “glass box” approach offers a clean aesthetic and integrates seamlessly with the VS1 facade system. All interior metal framing associated with traditional vestibule design is eliminated achieving an all-glass aesthetic.
Designed by Franz Safford, built by Around the House LLC
The second VS1 Home was built on a Hudson Valley mountaintop looking west over the Catskill mountains of New York. Key to the owners’ vision for this house was to appreciate the panoramic view through a hyper transparent living room wall.
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➥ All-Glass Vestibules · Segmented Wall · Shading Elements · Skylights ❍ VS1-A100
As you travel around this Kengo Kuma-designed building, the façade’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.
Designed by Goody Clancy, installed by R&R Windows
The feature wall of the building is a 50-foot high dual VS1 facade that is proud of the brick facade creating a "glass box" aesthetic. The internal and external walls are supported by a single 10-inch rectangular mullion within the air cavity.
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➥ Dual Wall · Shading Elements · ❍ VS1-A
Designed by Perkins Eastman, installed by Massey Glass
VS1 mullions are used on the interior in some locations, and on the exterior in other areas. In one section, exterior-facing mullions are offset 12” from the mullion.
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➥ All-Glass Vestibule · Exterior Mullions · Shading Elements ❍ VS1-A
Designed by Perkins Eastman, installed by DM Products
The flush exterior of the 25’-high lobby wall is achieved using the VS1 toggle system, which eliminates the need for external pinch plates. The smooth transition from wall to ceiling and the all-glass canopy and vestibule details are standard features of VS1 facades.
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➥ All-Glass Corners · All Glass Vestibules · Facade-Skylight Transition · Toggle Fittings ❍ VS1-A
Built on the site of the classic Rock N Roll McDonalds, the new location is a 19,000-square-foot timber, steel, and glass building occupying an entire city block.
Key Details: All-Glass Vestibules · All-Glass Corners · Toggle Fittings · LEED Platinum
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The VS1 Study House Nr. 1 is the global headquarters of Innovation Glass LLC, and the Safford residence. Nestled in the woods of New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley, it is a transformative step forward in the evolution of the house as home experience.
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Visitors to this office building are greeted by a stunning VS1 lobby wall. 20’ by 6’ glass panels are supported by a 10”-deep VS1 mullion. An all-glass entry vestibule integrates seamlessly with the VS1 lobby wall. Key Details: Jumbo glass sizes · Long spans
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The 27-story building features a 38’-high VS1 lobby wall with all-glass corners and a VS1 entry vestibule. Key Details: All-glass corners · All-glass vestibules · Long spans
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