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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