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Sentech Architectural Systems, LLC and have officially joined forces to widen the impact-resistant structural glass product offering across the United States! The combined offering will include -resistant fin-supported glass walls up to 28-feet in height, glass walls up to 20-feet in height, and impact-resistant glass door systems.

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In Chicago’s Fulton Market, one of the tallest glass fin systems in North America sits right around the corner at 167 North Green Street.

Over 35-ft tall glass fins, a complex building layout, accommodating for differential movement, and minimizing fin depth and connections demanded creative design solutions from the team.

Read on in the LINK IN BIO to learn more about this one-of-a-kind project and how these challenges were addressed.

Architect: Gensler
Contractor: Focus
Glazing Contractor: Ventana

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in Chicago’s Fulton Market features one of the tallest glass fin systems in North America.

Some of the key during the design and engineering phase of this project arose due to the combination of building layout, accommodating for differential movement, designing for over 35-foot tall glass fins, and minimizing fin depth and connections. All demanding creative design solutions from the team.

Read on in the LINK IN BIO to learn more about this one-of-a-kind project and how these challenges were addressed.

Architect:
Contractor: Focus
Glazing Contractor:

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Located in ’s bustling Fulton Market, 167 North Green Street features one of the tallest glass fin systems in North America.
The designed 17-story, 750,000 square foot office building has contributed to the exponential growth and expansion of the area, offering unparalleled amenities with a focus on community, and accessibility.
Some of the key during the design and engineering phase of this project arose due to the combination of building layout, accommodating for differential movement, designing for over 35-foot tall glass fins, and minimizing fin depth and connections. All demanding creative design solutions from the Sentech team.

Read on in the LINK IN BIO to learn more about this one-of-a-kind project and how these challenges were addressed.

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Contractor: Focus
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Have you checked out the Creating Structure Podcast Episode #34 yet? If not, LINK IN BIO!

Episode #34 focuses on specialty façade engineering & structural glass, features Sentech's Director of Business Development, David Dunham PE, & Director of Engineering, Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE. Aptly titled "The Specialty Façade Engineering Session", the episode dives into the role of structural glass, , building codes (and the lack thereof), Sentech's specialty work, structural engineering, and seismic design, thermal performance, building codes, material optimization, and more....

The Podcast, hosted by John Wheaton, PE, LEED AP - President & CEO of Wheaton & Sprague Engineering - features interviews and discussions about life, business, architecture, construction and engineering. The content is relevant and insightful, which can be credited to John's deep and decades-long experience in the building envelope, curtainwall, engineering and building industry. His candor, curiosity, experience and charisma have made Creating Structure one of the top industry podcasts.

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Curious about specialty facade design, structural glass, building codes (or lack of them), seismic design, thermal performance of jumbo glass? Then this episode is for you! (LINK IK BIO)

Episode #34 of the Creating Structure podcast focuses on specialty engineering & structural glass, featuring Sentech's Director of Business Development, David Dunham PE, & Director of Engineering, Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE. Aptly titled "The Specialty Façade Engineering Session", the episode dives into the role of structural , , codes (and the lack thereof), Sentech's specialty work, structural engineering, and design, thermal performance, building codes, material optimization, and more....

The Podcast, hosted by John Wheaton, PE, LEED AP - President & CEO of Wheaton & Sprague Engineering - features interviews and discussions about life, business, , and engineering. The content is relevant and insightful, which can be credited to John's deep and decades-long experience in the building envelope, curtainwall, engineering and building industry. His candor, curiosity, experience and charisma have made Creating Structure one of the top industry podcasts.

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Have you checked out Creating Structure, Podcast Episode #34 yet?

Episode #34, focused on specialty engineering & , features Sentech's Director of Business Development, David Dunham PE, & Director of Engineering, Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE. Aptly titled "The Specialty Façade Engineering Session", the episode dives into the role of structural glass, , codes (and the lack thereof), Sentech's specialty work, structural engineering, façade and seismic design, thermal performance, building codes, material optimization, and more....

The Podcast, hosted by John Wheaton, PE, LEED AP - President & CEO of Wheaton & Sprague Engineering - features interviews and discussions about life, business, architecture, and engineering. The content is relevant and insightful, which can be credited to John's deep and decades-long experience in the building envelope, curtainwall, engineering and building industry. His candor, curiosity, experience and charisma have made Creating Structure one of the top industry podcasts.

Click the LINK IN BIO to learn more and give it a listen. Get ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy an insightful, lively discussion!

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What is ? And how do you it? Is it the arrangement of and relations between parts or elements of something complex? Is it a pattern accordingly to a plan? Is it rigid? Is it fluid?

Join Sentech’s Director of Engineering, Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE and Director of Business Development, Dave Dunham, PE on the Creating Structure podcast (Episode #34), hosted by John Wheaton, CEO of Wheaton & Sprague Engineering. While they might not give you the exact definition of structure, this episode WILL give you incredible insight into specialty facade engineering, structural glass, building codes, seismic movement, and much, much more!

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Expedia Headquarters, which features a soaring set of unique structural glass cable net walls, has been awarded Beat Feat of Engineering and Runner-Up for Project of the Year.

Check out LINK IN BIO to learn more about these one of a kind insulated facades that are designed to withstand large warping deformations and loads.

The soaring façades utilize Sentech’s series system combined with glass, with the largest spanning 148′ by 48′.

Congratulations to the entire winning team!
Architect: ZGF Architects
Design, Engineering & Material Supply (Structural Glass- Cable Net Walls, Vestibule, Canopy): Sentech Architectural Systems, LLC
Glazing Contractor: Benson Industries Inc
General Contractor: GLY Construction
Owner: Expedia Group
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

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Headquarters has been recognized for two Glass Magazine] 2022 Glass Magazine Awards! The unique structural glass cable net project was named Project of the Year Runner-Up, and won Best Feat of Engineering. The soaring façades utilize Sentech’s series system combined with glass, with the largest spanning 148′ by 48′.

The competition’s project winners are featured in the issue of Glass Magazine, and will be recognized at GlassBuild America in Las Vegas, Oct. 18-20, 2022.

A huge you to the Glass Magazine] staff and judges for their tireless work, energy and consideration. None of this would be possible without the partnership, creative and tireless a project like this necessitates for its success. Congratulations to the winning project team (below)...
Architect:
Design, Engineering & Material Supply (Structural Glass- Cable Net Walls, Vestibule, Canopy):
Glazing Contractor:
General Contractor:
Owner: Expedia Group
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

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Have you checked out the June issue of USGlass Magazine­­®? Award-winning editor Ellen Rogers takes a deep dive into how design, , manufacturing and installation uniquely combined on a rare structural application at Expedia Headquarters in Seattle, WA.

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Architect: ZGF Architects
Facade System: VetraNet
Facade Design, Engineering, Manufacturing: Sentech
Glazing Contractor: Benson
General Contractor: GLY Construction
Photo Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

“Seeing Clearly”, the cover article from the latest Issue of USGlass, focus on the evolution of the Expedia HQ structural glass facades in . The article features interviews with Sentech's Director of Business Development, David Dunham, Patrick Gordon, AIA, Principal at ZGF Architects, and Brian Cox, Project Manager from installer Benson Curtain Wall & Glass. A must-read for anyone in the industry looking to stay informed on trends and novel applications in and design.

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Architect: ZGF Architects
Facade Design, Engineering, Manufacturing: Sentech
Installer: Benson
GC: GLY Construction
Owner: Expedia Group
Photo Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

The latest issue of USGlass Magazine­­® features one of our recent projects, Expedia Headquarters in WA. Award-winning editor Ellen Rogers takes a deep dive into how collaborative , , and uniquely combined on this rare structural glass application.

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Owner: Expedia Group
General Contractor:
Photo Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

Have you visited Central Park lately? If so you may have walked by New York City's oldest police precinct- originally a complex of horse stables- which underwent a $61M, extensive and in 2013, utilizing structural glass for the entrance façade .

Initially designed and constructed in 1871 by Jacob Wrey Mould, the was built in the high Victorian gothic cottage style, and in 1936 was converted into the 22nd police precinct, later renamed the Central Park Police Precinct.

The soaring 27' bullet-resistant structural glass fin wall still serves as a national and landmark, home to the NYC police department since 1936. In 2012, the New York Landmarks Conservancy awarded the renovation the Lucy Moses Award.

Architects: Anton Gross, Fred Basch, Luis Moreno
Design, Engineering, Material Supply & Installation: Sentech Architectural Systems, LLC

For we revisit one of our early projects- a design that started in 2007. In 2013, New York City's oldest police precinct- originally a complex of horse stables- underwent extensive , utilizing structural glass for the entrance façade .

The precinct was initially designed and constructed in 1871 by Jacob Wrey Mould, built in the high Victorian gothic cottage style.

In 1936, it was converted into the 22nd police precinct, later renamed the Central Park Police Precinct in 1968.

The soaring 27' bullet-resistant structural glass fin wall still serves as a national and landmark, home to the NYC police department since 1936. In 2012, the New York Landmarks Conservancy awarded the renovation the Lucy Moses Award.

Architects: Anton Gross, Fred Basch, Luis Moreno
Design, Engineering, Material Supply & Installation: Sentech Architectural Systems, LLC

Back in 2013, the oldest police precinct in New York City- originally a complex of horse stables- underwent extensive , utilizing structural glass for the entrance façade . Initially designed and constructed in 1871 by Jacob Wrey Mould, the was built in the high Victorian gothic cottage style, and in 1936 was converted into the 22nd police precinct, later renamed the Central Park Police Precinct.

The soaring 27' bullet-resistant structural glass fin wall still serves as a national and landmark, home to the NYC police department since 1936. In 2012, the New York Landmarks Conservancy awarded the renovation the Lucy Moses Award.

Architects: Anton Gross, Fred Basch, Luis Moreno
Design, Engineering, Material Supply & Installation: Sentech Architectural Systems

Taken just a few months ago, Tysons Central construction is now nearing completion. In our Q1 newsletter, we featured Gensler’s portrait on what is to come for Tysons, Virginia, complete with their vision for this vibrant, inclusive new city.

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Pictured: Tysons Central, Building A
Architect: Gensler
GC:
Glazing Contractor: Tidewater Glazing

Tysons Central, designed by Gensler in the heart of Tysons Corner, espouses transparency and a bridge between the pedestrian journey and the building interior.

Currently in its last phases of construction, the glass skin facade of Building A, pictured here, wraps around the building's street level, utilizing Sentech’s VetraFin-A structural glass fin series system, using insulated units to meet energy efficiency requirements while allowing pedestrians and visitors expansive views of the building interior, with glazing that follows their steps up and down the northside walkway.

Stay tuned for completed project shots coming soon!

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Glazing Contractor: Tidewater Glazing
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Tysons Central, the 388,000 square feet of next-gen office space in the heart of Tysons Corner, is in its last stages of construction.

The entrance facade of Building A, pictured here, utilizes Sentech’s VetraFin-A series system on the 2 main soaring structural glass walls, with insulated glass units to meet energy efficiency requirements.

Stay tuned for completed project shots coming soon!

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Glazing Contractor: Tidewater Glazing
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Tysons Central, the 388,000 square feet of next-gen office space in the heart of Tysons Corner, , is in its last stages of construction.

Th entrance facade of Tysons Central’s Building A, pictured here, utilizes Sentech’s VetraFin G series system and 2 soaring glass fin walls that utilize glass units to meet energy efficiency requirements.

Stay tuned for shots of the finished project later this year!

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GC: j/v
Glazing Contractor: Tidewater Glazing
Photo Courtesy of: Tidewater Glazing

Sentech is pleased to announce our newest partnership with Ed Chitty of Featured Systems. Ed brings more than 20 years of experience in the architectural and building products industry. His relentless commitment to
and a built environment echo our own values and approach here at Sentech. Together, we look forward to working closely with Ed in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas to design, engineer and deliver the highest quality, innovative structural glass applications. Welcome Ed!

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At Sentech, we know we are only as good as our people….and we are happy to share the news of the addition of some exceptional new leadership on the engineering and design front.

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Project pictured: Sir John A. MacDonald Building
Location: Ottawa, ON
Architect: NORR Architects
PC: Amanda Large
System: VetraFin-G Series, Overhead Glazing

Engineering is at the core of everything we do…and complex, high-performance facade systems demand exceptional, creative engineering minds. Which is why we are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our engineering leadership.

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Project pictured: Sir John A. MacDonald Building
Location: Ottawa, ON
Architect: NORR Architects
PC: Amanda Large
System: VetraFin-G Series, Overhead Glazing

Sentech is please to announce that Diamuid Kelleher, PE, SE, has joined us as Director of !

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Project pictured: Sir John A. MacDonald Building
Location: Ottawa, ON
Architect: NORR Architects
PC: Amanda Large
System: VetraFin-G Series, Overhead Glazing

The main entrance to Expedia’s Corporate features two soaring structural glass, insulated cable net walls, a structural glass vestibule and a structural glass canopy – all designed, engineered and supplied by . The entrance façades utilize Sentech’s series system and span over 48′ in height and 148′ in width, totaling over 10,900 square feet of structural glass. The wall panels utilize 1-5/8″ thick low-iron tempered insulated glass units with an SGP laminated inboard and outboard lite. Dynamic and minimalist, the use of pre-tensioned cables creates an optical “net” effect, and utilizes the cable arrangement for flexibility, durability, and resistance to high environmental loads.

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Contractor:
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Development Manager: Seneca Group
Interior Design: AvroKO
Landscape Architect: Surface Design Group
Owner: Expedia Group
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

A critical aspect in the of the entrance façades at Expedia’s Interbay HQ in , completed in 2020, was the use of insulated glass units with a pre-tensioned cable supported structural glass wall system. Why is that important and novel? The insulated panels within these types of walls undergo large warping deformations that are difficult to accommodate, and there are few – if any – cable net walls that have been built taking advantage of insulated glass technology.

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Contractor:
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Development Manager: Seneca Group
Interior Design:
Landscape Architect:
Owner: Expedia Group
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

Expedia Group’s new headquarters, designed by ZGF Architects] and completed in 2020, has not only redefined campus architecture, but its soaring structural glass entrances have pushed glass technology to new heights.

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Architect: ZGF Architects]
Facade Design, Engineering & Material Supply:
Contractor:
Glazing Contractor:
Development Manager: Seneca Group
Interior Design:
Landscape Architect:
Owner: Expedia Group
Photography: Benjamin Benschneider Photography

The structural glass fin walls and vestibule in Sentech’s scope on Rainier Square total over 2,500 square feet of low-iron, tempered insulated glass units, with the largest panels spanning close to 20 feet in height by 5 feet in width. The system utilized Sentech’s VetraFin-G Series.

Some of the key during the design and engineering phase of the project came from the relatively high seismic considerations unique to the region, and subsequent deformation conditions that had to be addressed in collaboration with the structural engineering team. As part of this effort, Sentech developed a system of slide bracketry that allowed 4″ of movement in either direction at the jamb conditions to accommodate building movement and avoid any clashes with the scope of structural glass walls.

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General Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Glazing Contractor (Structural Glass Walls): Herzog Glass
Photographer: David Dunham, Director of Business Development

The base of Rainier Square Tower in features several structural walls at the lobby elevation designed and engineered by Sentech in collaboration with global architecture firm NBBJ Design] . The structural glass fin walls and vestibule total over 2,500 square feet of low-iron, tempered insulated glass units, with the largest panels spanning close to 20 feet in height by 5 feet in width. The system utilized Sentech’s VetraFin-G Series.

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Architect: NBBJ Design]
General Contractor:
Structural Engineer:
Glazing Contractor (Structural Glass Walls): Herzog Glass
Photographer: David Dunham, Director of Business Development

The 2nd tallest skyscraper in the city of , 58-story Rainer Square Tower was completed in 2021. Designed by architecture firm  the sloped structure, slender at higher levels and wider at the base, combines panoramic views with a distinct, cascading elegance that is both functional and energy efficient.

The base of the tower features several structural walls at the lobby elevation designed and engineered by Sentech in collaboration with NBBJ. The structural glass fin walls and vestibule total over 2,500 square feet of low-iron, tempered insulated glass units, with the largest panels spanning close to 20 feet in height by 5 feet in width. The system utilized Sentech’s VetraFin-G Series.

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Architect: NBBJ Design
General Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis
Structural Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates
Glazing Contractor (Structural Glass Walls): Herzog Glass
Photographer: David Dunham, Director of Business Development

A close-up of the structural glass facade at the The Tobin Center of the Performing Arts in San Antonio, . A structure full of unifying contrasts and a distinctive tapestry of form, function, stone, glass…and above all, architectural elegance and engineering excellence.

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Photography: Susie Pollard