PRANCE metalwork is a leading manufacturer of metal ceiling and facade systems.
How are glass curtain applications used to create lightweight and visually open building exteriors?
Glass curtain applications create a lightweight visual expression by using slimline profiles, structural glazing techniques, and continuous glass planes that minimize visible structure. This strategy is common for façades that aim to appear floating or transparent—such as cultural pavilions, modern retail boxes, and corporate lobbies in Dubai, Doha, and across Central Asia.
Key technical considerations include ensuring adequate structural support without bulky mullions, addressing thermal bridging with thermally broken systems, and maintaining water-tightness through pressure equalization and reliable gaskets. Structural silicone glazing and point-supported systems can eliminate sightlines of traditional framing, but they require rigorous engineering, laminated safety glass, and redundancy to meet safety codes.
Clients prioritize perceived lightness alongside durability and maintenance planning. Offer engineered solutions that show modeled wind pressures, full-scale mockups, and maintenance access strategies (rope access, boom lifts, or integrated cleaning rigs). Demonstrating these capabilities, along with regionally relevant case studies (Gulf sunlight conditions, Central Asian thermal ranges), helps owners and architects feel confident choosing glass curtain systems for visually open façades.