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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.