VISION Issue 24 | Page 35

35 Did Viridian provide helpful technical support? Typically we involve them for their expertise with glass specification and supply because, frankly, there’s so much to go wrong with any building—especially with one so complicated. Viridian was in a position to deliver and it’s an exceptionally pleasing result. We were really reassured by their level of service. We always insist on samples because with a specialized glass there’s a level of anxiety, but they definitely facilitated Profilit™ and their other products as part of a very smooth chain of events. What are the other key glazing strategies? The Viridian VFloat™ double-glazed units to the foyer glazing under the Profilit™ and the classroom and the backstage glazing. That’s the typical default glazing and then there’s triple glazing in the Play House and Studio windows and Profilit™ along with Viridian’s Colour-back glass range in the foyer that add subtly to that experience of reflected light. The glazing isn’t vast in relation to the overall project, but what we have is highly effective in shaping the way key spaces feel. The Play House and Studio windows are triple glazed with Viridian SolTech™ Clear and Viridian VFloat™. The Viridian VFloat™ is a toughened laminated third skin to essentially stop noise penetration.