Architectural Glass

Alice® direct-to-glass digital ceramic printing, powered by Dip-Tech, enables any design to be reproduced in glass. Ceramic frit is digitally jetted onto the surface of the glass then baked into the glass during the tempering process resulting in durable, decorative and functional glass. Direct-to-glass printing offers significant benefits over traditional silk-screen printing and printed interlayers.

A unique range of decorative mirror options from antique, satin finish and tinted, ideal for residential, hospitality and entertainment settings - to clear transparent mirror (one-way) for privacy and surveillance applications.

Control reflection and maintain utmost clarity with the most technologically advanced glass products for museums, retail, displays, showrooms and stadiums.

Back-painted glass is ideal for adding interest to any interior design project. This opaque glass product is durable, hygienic and easy to maintain - perfect for wall cladding, backsplashes, shower walls, cabinetry and so much more. GGI makes designing with glass easy. Select a color. Select a design. The design possibilities are endless.

Whether it's a simple frameless clear glass shower door for a single home, a totally unique shower enclosure to create a spectacular statement, or several hundred doors for a hotel or condominium, GGI has the glass varieties, patterns, fabrication capabilities, and technical know-how to create beautiful bathrooms. Order just the glass, or get a complete, single-source solution from design through delivery.

Enhance™ by GGI is a coating designed to protect glass surfaces from corrosion caused by excessive exposure to water, high-humidity, minerals, dirt and other contaminants. Ideal for both commercial and residential glass applications, the coating can be applied to clear and ultra-clear low iron glass, keeping it looking clean and clear - as well as to all other glass types, resulting in a more hygienic solid surface material that is easier to clean and disinfect. While not antimicrobial, glass surfaces treated with Enhance are both hydrophobic (repels water) and oleophobic (repels oil) keeping the glass cleaner - for a longer period of time, and reducing the spread of germs and bacteria.

As a certified fabricator, GGI can apply this ultra-thin, permanent coating to one or both glass surfaces using X-Line High Speed automated coating equipment. The machine-applied coating process provides a more uniform, durable coating designed to provide a maximum level of protection. Limited life-time warranty for all interior applications. 10-year warranty for exterior applications.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Available for use in both non-safety and safety glazing applications
• Fire-rated up to 90 minutes with hose stream test
• Fire-rated up to 180 minutes at 100 sq.in. with hose stream
• Specially floated glass-ceramic does not require surface polishing
• Transparent and wireless with neutral coloration
• Approved for use with any fire-rated frame
• Conforms to positive pressure test standards
• Environmentally-friendly glass-ceramic; produced without hazardous heavy metals arsenic and antimony
• Cradle to Cradle® Certified Silver by MBDC
• Meets LEED Innovation in Design requirements
• Qualifies for Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Program (EPP)
• Can be used to construct insulated glazing units
• Can be lightly sandblasted or delivered with surface-applied opacity film
• Available locally through GGI's distributor network

Pyran® is a registered trademark of Schott.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Available for use in both non-safety and safety glazing applications
• Fire-rated up to 90 minutes with hose stream test
• Fire-rated up to 180 minutes at 100 sq.in. with hose stream
• Specially floated glass-ceramic does not require surface polishing
• Transparent and wireless with neutral coloration
• Approved for use with any fire-rated frame
• Conforms to positive pressure test standards
• Environmentally-friendly glass-ceramic; produced without hazardous heavy metals arsenic and antimony
• Cradle to Cradle® Certified Silver by MBDC
• Meets LEED Innovation in Design requirements
• Qualifies for Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Program (EPP)
• Can be used to construct insulated glazing units
• Can be lightly sandblasted or delivered with surface-applied opacity film
• Available locally through GGI's distributor network

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• Available for use in both non-safety and safety glazing applications
• Fire-rated up to 90 minutes with hose stream test
• Fire-rated up to 180 minutes at 100 sq.in. with hose stream
• Specially floated glass-ceramic does not require surface polishing
• Transparent and wireless with neutral coloration
• Approved for use with any fire-rated frame
• Conforms to positive pressure test standards
• Environmentally-friendly glass-ceramic; produced without hazardous heavy metals arsenic and antimony
• Cradle to Cradle® Certified Silver by MBDC
• Meets LEED Innovation in Design requirements
• Qualifies for Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Program (EPP)
• Can be used to construct insulated glazing units
• Can be lightly sandblasted or delivered with surface-applied opacity film
• Available locally through GGI's distributor network

Pyran® is a registered trademark of Schott.

Pyrobel 45,60,90, and 120 is laminated fire resistant glass manufactured by AGC, and fabricated by GGI.

Clear, laminated, UL listed and 20 minute rated.

This fire-rated wired glass is UL listed, can be rated up to 90 minutes, and is widely used in schools and commercial applications.

This fire-rated wired glass is UL listed, can be rated up to 90 minutes, and is widely used in schools and commercial applications.

New Wire is created using a surface-applied film, making this product both fire-rated and impact safety-rated. With 20-90 minute fire-ratings, New Wire can be used in doors, sidelites and transoms.

Extremely heat-resistant, transparent ceramic fireplace glass.

GGI offers fire-rated products from the world's leading glass manufacturers. You can be assured of full compliance with every standard required by model International Building Codes (IBC). For containment of smoke and flames, we offer the full spectrum of fire-protective options from 20 to 180 minutes. For greater protection from smoke, flames, plus radiant heat, we offer fire-resistive glass, framing, and doors.

• Clear glass - Standard transparent glass with a subtle green tint
  
• Low-iron glass - Ultra-clear float glass for the highest level of visible light transmission and truest color rendering when viewing objects through the glass. Starphire Ultra-Clear™ with its signature blue edge is available by request.
  
• Tinted float - Available in Bronze, Green and Grey, this glass is primarily designed to reduce solar heat gain, UV and glare inside a building.
  
• Solarcool® Reflective glass - Reduces energy consumption by reflecting solar heat gain - Available in Bronze or Grey
  

Our dedicated entrance systems team has been working with customers for more than 10 years to create the glass entry systems that work best for each specific location. Leveraging their combined 30+ years of glass door experience, our glass entrance system team supports our customers with expert consulting and design services. Just specify the dimensions and desired hardware, and the GGI team will handle the rest, including defining the optimal door size based on the opening dimensions, and all aspects of design.

MAX™ Glassboards are branded in honor of Max Balik, who founded GGI in 1900. This interior solution is a result of five generations of expertise and service to the glass industry. The glass boards are completely customizable, including magnetic boards and dual surface options, setting MAX Glassboards apart from traditional glass marker boards.

Insulating glass units are designed to offer improved thermal performance by reducing heat gain or heat loss through the glass. Based on the various glass types specified, the insulating glass can meet multiple building code requirements and design aesthetics. GGI makes specifying high-performing glass easier because of the broad range of specialty glass types produced and stocked, combined with state-of-the-art technology used to fabricate multi-functional insulating glass units for commercial building applications.

The highest quality designs begin with ultra-clear, ultra-transparent low-Iron float glass. The virtually colorless low-iron substrate is ideal for processing low-e coatings, back-painting, digital imaging, laminated, mirror, satin-etched designs - and end use applications such as all-glass entrances, handrails, glass shelving, heavy glass shower enclosures and table tops.

Researchers estimate that hundreds of millions of birds are killed each year in North America due to collisions with glass on human-built structures, making bird collisions one of the most significant causes of avain mortality globally. ORNILUX provides bird protection without compromising thermal performance or light transmission.

A wide range of textures and patterns offer just the right opacities to control light and privacy, while making a subtle and confident design statement. Used in offices, bathrooms, cabinets, furniture and a range of decorative applications.

Satin etched glass is ideal for a wide range of interior applications, including walls and office partitions, dividers, table tops, doors and door insets, staircases and railings, shower enclosures, and even floors.

The GGI Satin line of etched glass products offers a wide choice of patterns that add privacy to interior spaces while still allowing for excellent light transmission. All this with the convenience and elegance of a smooth glass surface that is easy to clean. The satin etch process results in a permanent, scratch resistant decorative pattern that is also fingerprint-resistant.

Our etched glass patterns are available as full-coverage flood or as discrete designs that decorate a specific part of the glass. Patterns can be applied to a single side of the glass or to both sides. The interplay of the double-sided satin etched pattern and the thickness of the glass creates a sense of depth.

GGI is an Approved Factory Fabricator of OPACI-COAT-300®, an environmentally friendly water-based silicone coating manufactured by ICD High Performance Coatings + Chemistries. Ideal for spandrel glass and wall cladding, the OPACI-COAT-300® coating is used to produce glass solutions designed for non-vision applications. Spandrel glass is typically used on the building facade to obscure the view of mechanical systems, insulation, slab ends and other unsightly construction components. Spandrel glass can be used in insulating glass units along with the low-emissivity glass specified for a harmonious aesthetic - or, in contrast to the building envelope. OPACI-COAT-300® is available in a broad range of standard and custom colors. LEED and Health Product Declaration documentation, Mindful Materials library and AIA continuing education courses available.

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429 completely unique, laminated, insulated, digitally printed pieces of glass come together in one 13,000 sq. ft. modern masterpiece that pays homage to historic murals. Careful testing and control of opacity levels with the Alice digital printing system control light levels to maintain privacy while creating a spectacular glow, both inside and out.

A college-preparatory public charter school in New Haven, Connecticut, Amistad High uses Alice direct-to-glass printing to display artwork of various civil rights leaders. The building replaces the former Martin Luther King Elementary School, which displayed similar artwork that was painted directly on the facade. Wanting to preserve the images and continue to honor these inspiring individuals, Alice® direct-to-glass printing was chosen to print the images directly on glass, allowing for a permanent finish that is protected from the elements.

Z Bar is the new rooftop bar located in The Peninsula Hotel Chicago, providing iconic views of the city, stunning artistic design and world-class luxury to the hotel's cultured guests. The canopy glass was produced utilizing multiple lites of ultra-clear low-iron glass, with a custom design printed design using Alice®, GGI's direct-to-glass printing process. The ceramic ink provides the most durable product, ideal for outdoor applications.

As shared by the artist, Catherine Woods, the sculpture which is titled ‘Community DNA' is an abstracted guardian figure - a protector of the community. It was designed to represent the heroic dignity of the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) and the department's commitment to the community. Inspired by ‘shield' shapes, modular forms comprise the abstract guardian figure. The shield has been used for centuries for protection and has a rich visual history. Like the ‘Thin Blue Line', this iconic form represents the SPPD as protection from harm.

The Children's National Annapolis Clinic was designed by Clockwork A & D with the intent to create an environment that is inviting and visually inspiring for the patients and their families, with plenty of daylighting. GGI was able to bring the local artists design to life using Alice® direct-to-glass printing. The ultra-clear glass substrate supports a lovely aesthetic that allows the highest level of visible light transmission and gives a soft opacity to the custom artwork. The design used for the glasswork is utilized in other building materials on the interior, giving a natural flow throughout the spaces.

1500 K Street was originally built in 1928 and named the Southern Railway Building, massing a total of 260,737 SF overlooking McPherson Square. The recent renovation designed by Callison RTKL takes advantage of the stunning classical architecture and the new vision for this structure, creating a modern office building to be appreciated for many years to come. GGI's Alice® direct-to-glass printing process was utilized to incorporate the custom artwork for the canopy glass on the interior of the lobby entrances - laminated with .060 Sentry Glas Plus to meet the overhead safety glazing requirements. The outcome is a cutting-edge design aesthetic that gives respect to the original architecture.

Children's National Medical Center has provided healthcare for children for more than 140 years in the nation's capital. In 2017, GGI was commissioned to create a display giving honor to each of the First Ladies of the United States of America who have shown support to the hospital and patients throughout the years. GGI produced these beautiful displays using Alice direct-to-glass printing process and tempered low-iron glass for the truest color and definition. Each display shares an image of the First Lady, years served, a personal tribute to the hospital and a brief bio. In addition to the high quality resolution, the Alice digital process will make it easy for the client to add to this series as each new First Lady is paid tribute.

The landmark 15 Park Row Building, located across from City Hall, was at one time the world's tallest skyscraper finishing out in 1899 at 391 feet tall. Originally designed by Robert, Henderson Robertson, this notable building has seen its share of renovations. Most recently, Fogarty Finger Architects took on the conversion of the seven remaining commercial floors to new rental residences, along with renovating the lobby, ground floor retail area and playroom while also adding new amenities.

Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) was commissioned by the Ark Restaurant Group to create a modern renovation of the iconic Sequoia Restaurant set on the banks of the Potomac River. The design goal was to create an art gallery that also serves as a destination point bar and 860-seat restaurant. The floor-to-ceiling windows and the glass handrail provide stunning views of the river, the plaza area that includes a large modern sculpture, the Kennedy Center and other landmarks. GGI's Alice® direct-to-glass printing was incorporated in the glass handrail system installed in the mezzanine. The white fade design fits perfectly with the artistic modern interior design and functions beautifully - offering guests the ability to enjoy the outdoor showcase while maintaining privacy and creating a unique ambience for the mezzanine level dining area.

12901 Worldgate Metro Plaza I, is one of four Class A office buildings located within the Worldgate Metro Plaza development built in 2000. The design goal was to revitalize this almost 20-year-old property, giving it a fresh new look that will attract new tenants. The recently renovated lobby of Building I is being promoted as a “Best in Class Renovation" and it is on target to achieve a successful outcome as measured by the new leasing activity generated. The high-tech tenants leasing office space are clearly attracted to the greater amenities now offered and the sleek modern interior design. The architect specified a custom bright white back-paint on GGI's Crystal Light satin etched low-iron glass substrate to create a soft, glare-free finish to use in combination with the light fixtures intermixed in the wall-cladding design.

1015 18th Street is in the prestigious K Street corridor, only a block away from Farragut Square in Washington D.C. The design intent of this newly 109,650 sf renovated office building was to enhance work performance and happiness by creating new rooftop amenities with city views and greater indoor comfort within a sleek modern interior design. GGI was able to support this design with a custom back-painted glass to complement the wood veneer panels and snow-white zodiac quartz countertops used in the new two-story lobby. A durable, soft finish and truer color was achieved using a satin etched low-iron glass substrate, giving the appearance of brushed stainless steel.

The Rosa Mexicano restaurant on Murray Street in Tribeca transports guests to another part of the world with its well-appointed menu and authentic interior design. GGI furnished the Bianco E Nero Antique Mirror - the perfect finishing touch to help create the intimate ambiance desired. Antique mirror is available in a variety of designs, offering a touch of “Old World" elegance while being just as perfect in complementing a contemporary interior design.

Located on W. 9th Street in New York, Casa Apicii is an authentic Italian restaurant named for the first century Roman gourmand, Marcus Apicius. The gold accents scattered across the Cometa Antique Mirror served the interior design well in bringing together a mix of contemporary and the old-world charm of this 19th century Greenwich Village townhouse.

The Versace Office in New York includes 18,000 square feet of prime office space that offers stunning views of Central Park, while the interior is classic representation of the luxury Italian fashion brand of Versace.
GGI produced the bright white back-painted glass utilizing ultra-clear low-iron glass to ensure the truest representation of the color which blended seamlessly with the other materials used on the project. Heavy low-iron glass and satin-etched low-iron was fabricated to create vision wall systems and entrances to support the sharing of natural light throughout the spaces and the minimalist aesthetic.