Charlemont Exchange

Dublin

The Brief

System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall, TB50 SG CFA, Glass Fins

Location:

Dublin City

Client:

Walls Construction

Architect:

BKD Architects

The Charlemont Exchange building is located on the banks of the Grand Canal and offers 360-degree views of Dublin. Since its completion in 2019, the seven-storey building has been home to the world’s biggest provider of flexible workspace, WeWork.

This 123,000 sq. ft, grade A office space is a refurbishment and extension of the existing commercial office block, completed to the highest standards. It features seven storeys and a penthouse terrace for outdoor working and socialising.

Structurally Glazed Curtain Wall System with Integrated Ventilation & Glass Fins

As you walk into the reception area on the ground floor, you are met with an impressive 20-foot high curtain wall screen with a circular rotunda feature that exudes quality and leaves a marked impression on occupiers and visitors alike.

Our TB50 SG facade system, complete with bespoke fins and integrated concealed frame awnings transforms the look of every elevation of the building.

LEED Gold Certification

Charlemont Exchange was been awarded a LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), for outstanding environmental performances.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), is the most widely-used green building rating system in the world, with Platinum and Gold the highest levels of accreditation awarded.

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The Glucksman Library

University of Limerick

The Brief

System Used:

TB50 SG Curtain Wall

TB50 SG CFA

23 ft. High Glass Fins

Location:

University of Limerick

Client:

BAM

Architect:

RKD Architects

The Glucksman Library officially opened its doors on the 22nd of June 2018. Located in the University of Limerick in Ireland, it is the biggest on-campus library in Ireland and one of the most digitally advanced in the world.

This $37m BAM development is double the size of the original library and includes an ARC – Automated Reserve Collection facility, a 32 ft high vault to store over 500,000 books, operated by a robotic crane for easy retrieval.

The dynamic new building was designed by RKD Architects and has been dramatically reimagined and extended to 81,800 sq. ft. with a sequence of interlinked, beautifully proportioned spaces with large curtain wall screens and windows increasing the natural light.

System Used: TB50 SG Curtain Wall

Our TB50 SG curtain wall system was expertly installed on this project by Season Master Double Glazing. This structurally glazed curtain wall system secures the glass by means of specially designed and tested toggles that are integral to the central seal of the double-glazed units. Silicone sealed, weather-resistant joints produce a flush, noninterrupted finish.

Curtain Wall Ventilation Solutions

Our structurally glazed concealed frame awnings were installed to add ventilation to the internal environment of the building. They fit seamlessly into our TB50 SG curtain wall system, providing a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing finish.

For extra support to the curtain wall, 23 ft. high glass fins were bonded to a 3” wide bespoke aluminum mullion with a structurally clamped and sealed glass face, see image below.