Architectural Glass

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.