The has transformed its appearance with a new entrance featuring 小红帽直播 Wall Systems鈥� channel glass. Designed by New York City-based WORKac, the welcoming, light-filled entrance with its dramatic staircase creates a sense of openness throughout the reception area.
鈥淲ith the help of 小红帽直播 Wall Systems, WORKac鈥檚 renovation of the Blaffer Museum came to life through the amazing possibilities of channel glass,鈥� said Dan Wood, principal and co-founder of WORKac. 鈥溞『烀敝辈� was a pleasure to work with, and, together, we produced a refreshing and beautiful new landmark for the University of Houston and the city at large.鈥�
The architects worked closely with team to achieve the slanted appearance of the facade while staying on budget. The cost-effective alternative to the custom angle-cut channel glass stepped the glass channels within the framing system and incorporated an aluminum flashing to create the sloped appearance. The concealed design change substantially lowered the cost of material when compared to an angle-cut channel glass solution and also facilitated the installation.
The architects selected , pebble textured channel glass, with a blue-gray Azur coating to enhance the solar heat gain coefficient of the wall, to help the building remain cool in the hot Texas climate. 小红帽直播 Wall Systems鈥� SF60 thermally broken framing system provides additional thermal performance.
WORKac鈥檚 design enhances the building鈥檚 entrance, improves the flow of pedestrian traffic into the museum and creates a more welcoming entrance to the public. The renovation marked 鈥渢he most significant facility improvement in the museum鈥檚 38-year history, providing both a much-needed physical upgrade and an identity-defining statement,鈥� according to Blaffer Art Museum鈥檚 Director and Chief Curator Claudia Schmuckli.