German insulating glass producer OKALUX has won two new awards for its work in some major projects abroad.
In the 'Cité de l’Océan et du Surf' designed by Steven Holl Architects, functional glass from OKALUX supports the extraordinary atmosphere.
Cité de l’Océan et du Surf by Steven Holl Architects with KAPILUX functional glass from OKALUX / Photo: Fernando Guerra
The museum with its unconventional and dynamic configuration was nominated as the winner by more than 65,000 readers of the online platform ArchDaily in the Building Of The Year Award 2011.
The translucent shell of the museum consists for the most part of glass with the capillary insert KAPILUX from OKALUX. The glass diffuses the daylight deeply and evenly into the underground rooms while affording good sun and glare protection.
The glass producer is also a partner in the development of new product the Lightpanel iso from the designpanel company, which was distinguished with the iF material design award gold 2012.
OKALUX was responsible for embedding the innovative LED light technology in the glass. The element impressed the jury with its successful symbiosis of function and design. Lightpanel iso was given a high score for sustainability and energy efficiency.
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Fascinating light effects are created with the award winning iso light panel. Bus stop Hochzoll in Augsburg designed by Rita Kriege.
The manufacturer of insulating glass solutions has been involved in the Australian project in Markus Clarke Street, Canberra.
It is currently delivering functional glasses with wodden inlays to a project in Melbourne, the Peter Doherty Institute by Grimshaw Architects.
The Australian OKALUX sales partner is Architectural Glass & Cladding (www.agcproducts.com.au).
