Architects: atelier oï
Location: Crêt-du-Locle, 2322 La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Area: 630.0 sqm
Year: 2010
Photographs: Yves Andre
Construction Management : Ortech Sàrl
Project Management : The Swatch Group Immeubles SA
Structural Engineer: AJS ingénieurs civils SA
Hvac & Sanitary Ingeneer: Röschi + Partner AG
Technical Office In Electricity: BMS SA, Avry
Texte: Nicole Grumser
From the architect. In order to bring out the concept of a sculptural object, North and South facades are made of “structural glazing”. That choice enables totally flush external surfaces without any visible façade profiles.
The mirror glazing provides the building with an elegant and precious character but also contributes to the high level of comfort of the workspaces.
In fair weather conditions, the nature reflects on the facades, and under outdoor lower light levels, the indoor craft activity becomes the highlighted scene.
Glazing composition:
- 6mm-thick outer pane: Silver Antelio float glass, tempered on outside face ,with silkscreen printed edges
- 22mm glazing space: argon gas and black aluminium spacers
- 6mm-thick inner pane: thermally toughened, heat-soak treated glass with low-emissivity coating
That double glazing both insures solar control – by reducing solar gain – and enhances thermal insulation. Antelio outer panes have a metallic coating applied on the glass through a pyrolysis process which gives them a mirror shine. The spandrels are made of tempered glass.
Jaquet Droz Swiss Watch Manufactory / atelier oï originally appeared on ArchDaily, the most visited architecture website on 20 May 2015.
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