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© Glas Trösch
Glas Trösch

European Forum on the Rhine: A Beacon of Franco-German Cooperation

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Situated on the banks of the river, the European Forum on the Rhine exemplifies the strength of cross-border cooperation and cultural exchange. Designed by the Grossmann Group, this multifunctional building serves as a vibrant hub for a variety of activities, promoting unity between France and Germany.

© vandaglas
vandaglas

A curved glass zero-carbon facade for the Kalifornia Malakoff office in Paris

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The Kalifornia Malakoff project in France features low-CO2 Saint-Gobain Orae glass, reducing CO2 emissions by 40%, achieving zero carbon footprint with compensation efforts.

© Henning Larsen Architects
Architecture

Henning Larsen wins competition for timber lab building at Cern

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With the winning proposal, Henning Larsen's goes beyond what one would expect a laboratory building to look like. B777 is immersed in nature, with biogenic materials and features a low-carbon design.

© Guardian Glass
Laminated glass

Coated glass from Guardian and interlayers from SentryGlas certified for France

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The combination of Guardian Glass’ SunGuard High Durable coated glass with SentryGlas Xtra interlayers obtains a Document Technique d’Application (DTA) for the French market.

© connevandgrachten@t-online.de
Retail space

Facade glass for the new Dreiländergalerie shopping mall

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Weil am Rhein has a new shopping mall for visitors from Germany, France and Switzerland. The Dreiländergalerie was designed by Chapman Taylor. The Climaplus Cool-Lite Xtreme facade glass from Saint-Gobain Glass was supplied by vandaglas from the ClimaPlusSecurit partner network, and Lamparter Stahl und Glas from Kassel acted as the installer.

© AGC Glass
Energy crisis

AGC shuts down second float line in France

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The management of AGC Glass France has announced the shut-down of the B2 float line of the Boussois site as a direct consequence of the current energy crisis. This B2 line has been active for over 21 years. The B1 line had already been shut down in 2020 due to Covid. Nevertheless, the site is to be maintained within the group.

© Deschanet
Edgetech:

How SMEs can benefit from automation

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Super Spacer insulating glass lines are at the heart of production at Deschanet. Here is the example of the Tropical House at the Zoo de Vincennes in France where Super Spacer warm edge spacers were used:

© OX Architectures
Sageglass:

Switchable glass for Jean Peyraud Primary School

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The Jean Peyraud Primary School and the Collège Fernand Lagrange are located in the centre of Pierre-Buffière in France. The municipality had decided to have the school building rebuilt. Here you can find out why switchable Sageglass was used there.