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Highveld Mall: Traditional beadwork patterns reflected in colored glass

May 16th, 2012

Not only does the glass entrance of the Highveld Mall provide a unique and beautiful attraction, it also represents the colors and patterns used in traditional beadwork of the indigenous people of the Witbank area. The warm hues add depth and character to the shopping center, while the transparency of the glass gives the space light and sparkle. Finally, the Vanceva® True Blue color provides a vibrant pop of color against its warm background, making this building a truly unique and special landmark to the town.

Project Category: Interior
Project Name: Highveld Mall
Location: Witbank, South Africa
Glass Laminator/Supplier: Glass South Africa
Photographer Credit: Charmaine Scheepers

Architect: MDS Architecture
Address: 4 Stan Road
Sandown
Sandton
PO Box 651903
Benmore 2010
Republic of South Africa
Phone: +27 11 884 7999

Call for Entries Now Closed

April 16th, 2012

The call for entries for the 2012 World of Color Awards™ Inspired by Vanceva^® is officially closed. The winning architectural designs will be announced at Glasstec Tradeshow, Düsseldorf, Germany, and Oct. 23^rd– Oct. 26^th. Continue dreaming in color and we hope you return soon.

Quote: Marc Chagall

April 5th, 2012

“All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites.”

~ Marc Chagall

THANK YOU!

March 19th, 2012

Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the 2012 World of Color Awards™! We received an astounding number of entries so far! Great job to everyone who entered, and don’t forget that the contest has been extended until April 15^th, 2012. Let’s keep entering new projects! Check out our Facebook Page for images.

WOCA Entry Deadline Extended to April 15, 2012: Online Competition Recognizes Use of Colored Glass in Architecture

March 13th, 2012

The clock has been ticking down to the entry deadline for the past few weeks and many of you emailed us, “Please! Will you please give us more time to enter our amazing projects into the 2012 Solutia World of Color Awards™????”

We heard you and want to help. So, yes! The WOCA entry deadline has been extended to Sunday. April 15, 2012 at 11:59PM CDT. Hooray! Now there is plenty of time to submit your most fabulous projects and get the recognition you really deserve.

Even better, there is no cost to enter. So enter as many projects as you like! The more projects you enter, the better chance you have to catch the jury’s eye and win the 2012 WOCA award.

All projects will be judged by an international jury of renowned industry professionals representing the architectural, design and color marketing industries, including:

Pitupong Chaowakul, Brunete Fraccaroli, Andrew Moor, Mark P. Sexton, FAIA, LEED AP and Jane Stockel. All entries must include liberal use of Vanceva color interlayer products and must have been completed between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011.

Churrasqueira Gourmet: The Vibrant Purple Hues of this Building Make Dining here an Exciting Experience

March 6th, 2012

View Churrasqueira Gourmet Project Profile

Purple is undoubtedly the central element of the Churrasqueira Gourmet, and the fun color serves to brighten the mood of the space. The multi-functional building houses several different types of recreational activities as well as a unique fine-dining experience. A backdrop of 750 purple bottles adds to the dynamic qualities of the building as the bottles, illuminated by the natural light of the sun, change in color intensity as the day progresses. The purple flavor is also repeated in the steel support beams, which were covered with stainless steel mirrors and laminated with purple film to add a bright pop of color.

Besides purple, one of the main features of the Churrasqueira Gourmet is the harmonious integration of nature into the design. The use of anti-glare glass provides all the comforts of the indoors, while allowing maximum interaction with the outdoor environment. And although the design of the building’s exterior is decidedly modern, organic touches smoothly integrate the space into the existing natural landscape. Contrasting modern laminated glass technology and steel beams with raw wood furniture and ceramic tile flooring also adds texture to the space. Architect Brunete Fraccaroli noted that, “The mix is certainly the strong point of the project.”

Project Category: Exterior

Project Name: Churrasquiera Gourmet

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Glass Fabricator: Penha Vidros

Photographer Credit: Romulo Fialdini

Architect: Brunete Fraccaroli

Brunete Fraccaroli Arquitetura e Interiores

Address: Rua Batataes, 460 – 4º andar – Jardim Paulista

São Paulo São Paulo 01423-010

Phone: 55 11 3885-8309

Vanceva® Brings Color to Traditional Benefits of Laminated Glass

February 28th, 2012

Vanceva^® color interlayers offer certain high-performance safety characteristics, useful in demanding applications such as vertical, sloped and overhead glazing. The tough plastic interlayer resists penetration from accidental impact and, unlike ordinary glass, won’t shatter into dangerous fragments if broken. Vanceva color PVB interlayer is sold at a minimum of 15 gauge (0.38 mm, 0.015 in). Laminated glazing made with Vanceva interlayer, when used in the proper thickness can meet the federally mandates safety glass requirements of CPSC and is also able to meet the various requirements outlined in ANSI and ASTM standards related to laminated glass. Below are some common applications where Vanceva color interlayer is commonly used.

Vertical Safety Glazing: Typical applications requiring safety glazing include entrance doors, storm doors, patio-type sliding doors, shower and bath enclosures, sidelights and fixed glazed panels. These federal requirements for safety glazing are outlined in CPSC CFR 16 Part 1201 and the voluntary standard ANSI Z97.1 provides test and specification information for safety glazing used in areas not addressed by the CPSC document.

Laminated glass made with Vanceva PVB color interlayer breaks safely. While the glass may crack under impact, it typically remains integral. Glass splinters and sharp fragments tend to adhere to the plastic interlayer. This is in contrast to annealed glass, which fractures easily into long, sharp-edged shards, or tempered glass which breaks into pieces that may reduce cutting or piercing injuries, but still has the predominance to vacate the frame once broken.

For more information on Vanceva color interlayer, contact us.

Quote: Antonio Gaudi

February 27th, 2012

“Color in certain places has the great value of making the outlines and structural planes seem more energetic.”

~ Antonio Gaudi
Spanish Art Nouveau Architect, 1852-1926

Loft Executiva: Colored Glass Reflects Energy, Sophistication of Occupant

February 24th, 2012

The dynamic, modern design of this loft apartment perfectly meets the needs of its resident: a young and energetic executive. Architect Brunete Fraccaroli wanted the space to be functional, but also trendy, so she utilized laminated glass for both its eye catching beauty and practicality in dividing a space. A glass panel that incorporates the owner’s plasma screen TV partitions the living room and bedroom suite, while an innovative glass tunnel leads from the bathroom to the wooden deck.

The green-and-black color scheme of the glass used in the loft is repeated throughout the apartment in other materials as well, such as the sisal wallpaper, bamboo floors, and steel and wood accents. This contrast of colors and materials is a hallmark of Fraccaroli and adds texture and modernism to the loft space. As the architect herself said, “The highlight of this project is the diversity in all spaces of the apartment.”

It was essential to both the architect and the resident executive that the apartment expressed a serious atmosphere, rather than a young student space. The use of laminated glass effectively achieves this goal, as it divides spaces in an elegant and sophisticated way, while still uniting the entire loft apartment through the color palette.

Project Category: Interior

Project Name: Loft Executiva