VISION Issue 24 | Page 31

31 Builders often treat glazing as the left-over space in the wall while architects are inclined to see glazing as an opportunity to invest in the building. Is that your take on it? Even though it’s a facility that fundamentally requires enclosure, we definitely recognized the importance of glass. Our large foyer is a delightful space that glows during the day without the need for artificial lighting. On an evening it glows like a jewel. From the top of the theater there are glimpses into the landscape and the glazing allows a diffused light throughout. It’s quite a dramatic space even without a performance underway. Viewing windows to the north and highlight windows to the south permit natural ventilation through the space. THIS INSTALLATION IS PERFECT. IT’S AN INTERLOCKING, DOUBLEPLANK SYSTEM WITH EXCELLENT THERMAL PERFORMANCE WITH A VERY SOFT, DIFFUSED LIGHT. Peter Ellott, Architect