Duratherm’s custom curtainwall serves as the centerpiece of the addition connecting Pendleton West and the Jewett Art Center at Wellesley College. Floor-to-ceiling windows, with fire-retardant treated wood, welcome abundant natural light into the space. On the exterior, decorative shading devices add both function and visual interest, filtering sunlight while enhancing the architectural character.
This residence was seemingly surgically inserted amongst the huge boulders and steeply sloping topography of the site. The exterior façade combined brushed stainess steel, mirroored stainless steel, and ultra-clear glass in Duratherm windows and doors to both refelct and engage the exterior. Duratherm provided doors and windows in excess of 12′-0″ tall, all with a … Read more
Solid wood frames coupled with triple-pane insulated glass in the dining hall helped to achieve the energy efficiency necessary to meet the environmental goals of this LEED-certified building. Full height window walls – spanning from 8’-0” to 14’0” – encircle the elliptical structure. Their articulated layout showcases the façade to achieve the architect’s vision of … Read more