Architect and Builder June 2017 | Page 26

provided which contribute to the Alice Lane Precinct super-basement of 3,500 cars in total. Façade Four types of glass were used on the façade: 1. Flush double glazed vision panel (blue glass): Main façade glass – cool lite st120 low e safety glass. The external face is clad with highly reflective glass assist with thermal performance and internal comfort. 26 2. Flush double glazed vision panel (white glass): Fritted glass (30% ‘dot’ coverage) – solar e plus grey solar control low e safety glass. The seemingly white panels defining the end corners of the office plates consist of 6mm toughened safety glass covered with a dense, white dotted frit. Lines of varying sized dots were printed onto glass panels. The undulating streaks are suggestive of water running down a smooth surface, and no two panels are alike. Alice Lane