VS1 was invented to respond to contemporary architectural trends while eliminating intermediary steel in podium and lobby applications. VS1 can be scaled accordingly to span up to 65’ (19.8m) in height. This technological evolution allows for an incredibly transparent and structurally high performing façades—all at excellent value in a competitive industry.
Pictured Above: Adobe Utah Campus
Designed by KPF, to be installed by Harmon
This new building will welcome visitors with a 30’ VS1 facade on four elevations. Exterior mullions create strong vertical accents while the all-glass corners, a standard VS1 detail, contribute to the high transparency of the facade.
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➥ All-Glass Corners · Long Spans ❍ VS1-A
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.
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➥ Long Spans ❍ VS1-G200
Designed by Ayers Saint Gross, CO Architects, Neighboring Concepts; installed by Harmon
The Howard R. Levine Center for Education will welcome visitors with a 30’ VS1 facade on four elevations. Exterior mullions create strong vertical accents.
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➥ All-Glass Corners · Exterior Mullions ❍ VS1-A
Designed by Gensler, installed by Clear View Architectural Metal & Glass
This training facility will bring the Red Bulls organization’s youth academy and professional programs together in one multi-use complex. VS1 has brought to life another design by the team at Gensler.
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➥ Long Span · Segmented Wall · Slanted Facade
Designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, installed by National Glass & Glazing
The façade is adjacent to a four-story master staircase and composed of two spans anchored at the midpoint of the wall. The wall is achieved with VS1 10” heavy mullions which are direct-glazed to an aluminum cassette along the vertical glass joint.
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➥ Direct Glaze · Long Span ❍ VS1-A220
Designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, installed by Ventana
One of LJC’s primary design goals was to improve “daylighting and visual connectivity through atriums, external shading, and optimized skylight design,” and the VS1 facade on the north side of the building brings that goal to life.
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➥ Exterior Mullions · Shading Elements · Skylights ❍ VS1-A
Designed by HOK & FSB Architecture, installed by Metropolitan Glass Co. Inc
Once completed, the Mobile International Airport will feature 35,000 sq. ft. of VS1, all of which will be framed with a large missile impact-rated version of VS1.
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➥ Large Missile Impact Rated · Offset Glass Joints ❍ VS1-A
Designed by Venkatraman Associates
VS1 breaks another clear span world record for an un-reinforced aluminum curtainwall for Boeing’s new India HQ.
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➥ ·Exterior Mullions ❍ VS1-A
The entrance facade spans 16', and the gallery wall reaches 30' clear via a sloping ground elevation transition.
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➥ Bird Safe Glass · Long Spans · Toggle Fittings
Designed by Elkus Manfredi, installed by Karas & Karas
A two-story VS1 facade encloses an event function space, supported by the 12.75”-deep VS1 mullions on the exterior of the facade which lend a strong visual texture to the building skin.
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➥ Exterior Mullions · Jumbo Glass Sizes ❍ VS1-A
Designed by HOK & Muller2, installed by Christopher Glass & Aluminum
VS1 was selected for 40,000 sq. ft. of curtain wall scope in the renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport. The facade uses smart glass to manage the comfort of travelers.
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➥ Electrochromic Glass · Offset Glass Joints ❍ VS1-A100
25’-high 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’. Key Details: Curved glass
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VS1 was selected to wrap all four elevations of the existing M1 Bank building in Kansas City, Missouri. The architect’s design goal for a “glass box” aesthetic was achieved using aluminum VS1 blade mullions and all-glass corners, which are a standard VS1 detail.
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This impressive 54’ clear span is achieved without any steel reinforcement or backing structure and will be a new world record for an unreinforced aluminum curtain wall.
Read more about this world record glass curtain wall project
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 Gensler, installed by Harmon
The mullions are unspliced, spanning the full height and supporting extra wide glass with bays that are 10-foot on center. The all-glass corner, a standard VS1 detail, is supported by a tension rod.
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➥ All-Glass Corners · Jumbo Glass Sizes · Long Spans ❍ VS1-A
A six-story glass atrium in London. The 24m VS1 facade; features exterior mullions and "smart glass."
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➥ Electrochromic Glass · Exterior Mullions ❍ VS1-A
A multi-story facade renovation, brought to life with the standard VS1 and toggle fittings system.
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➥ Toggle Fittings ❍ VS1-A
Originally built in 1905, this museum was renovated in 2014-2016 and now features a new wing with a super transparent VS1 facade composed of 7,5 m high walls with 2,1 m 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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