An Oasis In The Sky
Described by its Architects as “a stunning office oasis amidst Chicago’s towering skyline,” Headlands Technologies new workspace, located within the Bank of America building in Chicago caters to the requirements of a leading global quantitative trading firm. The design brief specifically aimed to address the diverse needs of financial traders while fostering an environment conducive to attracting and retaining top industry talent.
Occupying two of the top three floors of this landmark skyscraper, Headlands Technologies boasts sweeping views of the Central City, Lake Michigan, and the expansive horizon beyond. Crafted by Garnett Architects, the innovative interior features a two-story open void foyer on the northern side of the structure. A striking circular staircase, adorned with Glasshape’s distinctive TemperShield bent architectural glass, serves as a focal point in this space. Complementing the staircase is a contemporary waterfall element, which, alongside natural greenery, contributes to a tranquil atmosphere perfect for appreciating the stunning vistas of sunrises and sunsets from this communal area.
The creation of the circular staircase was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Glass Solutions, HDI Railing Systems, and Glasshape, all united by a commitment to exceptional service and quality. HDI Railing Systems was responsible for accurately measuring the existing structure and producing design drawings for the glass and railing system, employing HDI’s proprietary OptikTM Shoe system. Subsequently, Glasshape utilized HDI’s shop drawings to inform the design and production of its custom 20.28mm (13/16″) TemperShield bent, toughened (tempered) and laminated low iron glass, which was then supplied to Glass Solutions.
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"The new partnership with Glasshape on the Headlands project was a success and one that will continue. This project had several different radii and very tight tolerances. Glasshape did an amazing job ensuring the edgework, radiuses and hole patterns were exact. The glass arrived at our facility and first thing we noticed is that it was packaged securely and both sides of the glass were protected by film ensuring no damage during shipment. Glasshape’s attention to detail, schedule, logistics as well communication throughout the project were like none other. We look forward to working with Glasshape on future projects. The finished product speaks for itself, but you definitely notice the pride and care that was taken on every lite of glass."
This endeavor marks the inaugural project in what is hoped to be a series of successful and iconic collaborations for both Glasshape and Glass Solutions. We eagerly anticipate the continuation of this partnership.
Architect: Garnett Architects
Interior Fitout: Office Revolution
Client: Glass Solutions, Inc.
Photography: Glass Solutions, Inc.
Photos: Glass Solutions, Inc.
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Animation: Glasshape
The production of photo-realistic renderings and animations as illustrated above form part of Glasshape’s Value Added Service offer. Our in-house Design Team can provide these services at an additional cost. If you would like to take your project with us to the next level and present it to your customers, then talk to our Sales Team and we will see what we can do for you.
