eleven50 by Alexandria
Rendering courtesy of Gensler
Installer: Permasteelisa Group
Americas
Completed · 2024
Two 21' clear spans of curved glass
Standard 10" heavy VS1 mullion
VS1 was selected for two facades on the new 1150 Eastlake Avenue, Seattle development designed by Gensler. Both scopes are 21-foot clear spans of curved glass which are supported by the 10-inch heavy VS1 mullion. The first facade is a street-level lobby welcoming visitors and employees to the new lab and tech office space, and the second is an inset wraparound facade enclosing the entire seventh floor.
FROM THE ARCHITECT
“The design of eleven50 preserves the experience of a pedestrian-amenitized urban environment while also featuring a lobby experience that includes retail and tenant amenities, as well as areas throughout the building that engage occupants with the natural environment. A double-height space on the 7th floor provides a native planting terrace capitalizing on the water and territorial views.”
Serpentine walls are readily accommodated using standard VS1 components. VS1 enables designers to achieve convex and concave forms at excellent value compared to conventional curtain wall technologies. Other examples of VS1 serpentine walls include a 27' facade on the recently completed AHN Cancer Center, a 30' facade on the Good Shepherd Hospital, and a multistory facade that transitions to a rooftop handrail on the Hiscox Building.
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“Franz Safford, and the entire team at Innovation Glass, represent everything we look for in a partner. His engineering acumen is always on display, but never takes a back seat to his passion for great design. I’ve yet to come to him with an idea that he wasn’t willing to help explore, design, and ultimately deliver.”
