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ISSN 2421-1923
Cluster Glass glassLAB 2023
06 dic 2023
Supplemento di OFFICINA* ISSN 2421-1923 N.06 December 2023
GlassLAB 2023 edited by MariaAntonia Barucco
Organized by: DIPARTIMENTO DI CULTURE DEL PROGETTO
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scientific director of glassLAB MariaAntonia Barucco glassLAB teachers Emilio Antoniol, MariaAntonia Barucco, Anna Lorens, Matteo Silverio, Rosaria Revellini with the support of Adriana Casalin proofreader of the English edition Martina Vanin
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ArTec
Archivio delle Tecniche e dei materiali per l’architettura e il disegno industriale
A boundary exists between research and enterprise that is as precious as new projects: this place is made up of training and education. The glassLABs are the first cycle of workshops that Iuav dedicates to those attending Master’s degrees in Design and Architecture. Thanks to Iuav’s Placement office, the glassLABs are part of the MUR “Three-year programme” aimed at career guidance and dedicated to students and recent graduates of the Universities. During the glassLABs, companies proposed challenging topics. Each LAB developed questions, propositions and project ideas. The students drew up designs, described values, structured knowledge and defined goals for the glass of the future; they worked under tight deadlines, with materials acquired and immediately used, in ever new teams, relating with entrepreneurs and technicians in a direct, concrete and immediate way. The students were committed, they were curious, they showed dedication and passion: all the things needed to develop innovation and enterprise in historically established (and innovationhungry) sectors such as glass. One working theme: glass. Four workshops: four challenges. A publication to affirm the objectives of the GLASS Cluster, which is to enhance the study, design and production of glass. MariaAntonia Barucco
INDICE 4 glassLAB Introduction di MariaAntonia Barucco
n.06 December 2023
6 New values
with rehub Conterie Wallglass Boiserie Overlines Spline
16 New designs
with IamPiavevetro GlassView Illusion Glass Out of the Frame
24 New knowledge with Veneto Vetro Your Glass Ideas GlassGame Make it Clear
32 New goals
with Pilkington Italia Comfort View WellGlass HeatHug
glassLAB
MariaAntonia Barucco, Università Iuav di Venezia The word GLASS is derived from the Proto-Indo-Eu-
subject of the first day is therefore the company struc-
ropean root ghel- meaning “to shine”. Ghel forms the
ture, the products and the high quality of production.
word gold (because gold is the metal that shines), many
From this appointment we understand what ‘made in
words denoting colours (especially yellow) and a large
Italy’ means,we explore the ability to work on the bor-
group of gl- words having to do with shining and spar-
der between industry and craftsmanship, to design
kling. GLASS therefore attests to a fascinating and al-
with ingenuity, hands and machines in dialogue with
most magical characteristic of glass.
designers, inventing new forms, objects and perfor-
The word VETRO, which is the Italian equivalent of
mance. The second day takes place in the classroom,
GLASS, is Latin and, in accordance with the pragma-
in the spaces of the ArTec laboratory, where the tu-
tism of the ancient Romans, describes a distinct char-
tors help the students to deal with the excellence of
acteristic. Glass makes one see, it is transparent: the
the glass sector. The students are the designers of the
latin word VITRUM comes from Vid-trum and shows
future and, during the glassLABs, they are already the
the same root with VID-ERE (“to see” but also, VEDAS =
designers and headmasters of the companies they visit.
knowledge in Proto-Indo-European). VETRO is a word
This activity is not a fantasy game, but a step towards
that testifies to the essential concreteness of an amor-
the future, an action that is proper to the GLASS clus-
phous solid that is transparent, hard and fragile.
ter, which has the extraordinary opportunity to oper-
The glassLaBs are born from these same roots and
ate on the borderline that students cross to become
they’ll share the same goal that is “to see” and “to
professionals, designers, manufacturers, transform-
shine”. Through this pubblication we’ll see how the
ers, inventors, experimenters, interlocutors of a sector
designers of tomorrow shine when they dialogue with
that has made history in the past, that is an excellence
the glass industries that collaborate with Iuav.
today, and that will be even stronger in the future.
Each glassLAB lasts two days. On the first day, glass
The glass of Venice and of the lands of Venice is part
firms open their doors to a group of students: they ac-
of a cultural heritage that transcends all boundaries
company them to discover the company’s mission and
of geography and time. The projects for its future are
production methods, to understand how design and
here signed and presented by their authors.
product are linked and in a dynamic relationship. The
With the support of Iuav’s Placement office, we have
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committed ourselves to networking students, lectur-
tional level. The GLASS Cluster aims to grow its range
ers, professionals and companies. We have paid par-
of activities and comparisons with the objective of
ticular attention to the territorial context of Iuav and
enhancing study, design, young talents and the glass
have opened up ideas, dialogues and connections with
production and processing sector.
the international dimension that characterises the
In order to do this, the CLASS Cluster offers Venice as a
work of today and increasingly that of tomorrow. The
meeting ground and welcomes students, scholars and
glassLABs were also proposed and launched thanks to
innovators operating within and outside the national
Anteferma, a Iuav spin-off. This path has confirmed
borders, structure confrontations to deepen the study
how important it is to listen to the students and the re-
of glass and to discover new and deeper historical rea-
alities of the territory and to provide them with places
sons as well as new and future possibilities of develop-
and opportunities for discussion.
ment, production and use in the various project fields.
The GLASS Cluster has taken care of the planning of these activities, builds on what has been experienced, and will grow in offering and proposing activities that straddle the line between study and business development, between research and teaching and between research and innovation. Università Iuav di Venezia, in inter-team with Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, during the past two editions of Venice Glass Week has proposed hackathons dedicated to glass: these events have inspired the glassLABs. All these are stages of a journey made of appointments and comparisons and supported by Fondazione Iuav, which firmly believes in the work of the GLASS Cluster. The GLASS Cluster is a space for sharing work, research and professional experience on an interna-
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New values rehub Rehub develops new technologies for the treatment of glass waste that is usually considered non-recyclable. In doing so, rehub fuses tradition and craftsmanship with innovation and design following the principles of the circular economy. rehub has invented a new process to manipulate glass and does this through innovative technologies: it transforms glass waste into a soft paste that is moulded by hand, by 3D printers or using injection techniques. “We mix glass with natural binders that make it easily malleable at room temperature. This way we can make any design object and accessories for the fashion world, but also products for the building industry”, explains Matteo Silverio. With this approach to recycling, rehub intends to give new value to millions of tonnes of waste that today end up in landfills or are processed through downcycling processes. rehub converts a cost into an opportunity and uses a safe, flexible, sustainable and energy-saving process to do this.
rehub Rio Terà S. Salvador, 1 30141, Venezia www.rehub.glass
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Rehub has invented a new process
Murano glass makes these cycles
for handling glass and, in particu-
and recycling much more complex.
lar, conventionally ‘non-recyclable’
Murano glass is known worldwide
glass waste: rehub promotes new
for its colours: dozens of different
value chains and the first glassLAB
colours can be distinguished in just
is dedicated precisely to the new
a few centimetres. rehub therefore
values of glass processed with re-
works with glass that is very chal-
hub’s patented processes or pro-
lenging for recycling chains.
cesses that rehub might develop in
The students developed four pro-
the near future.
posals for rehub. Conterie evokes
On a visit to Murano, the students
an ancient Murano workmanship
visited the COREVE exhibition at the
and scales the concept to a scale
Glass Museum and were hosted at
suitable for interior design, en-
rehub to understand how to produce
hancing the aesthetic qualities of
and process reglass (glass processed
Murano glass and reglass. Over-
with rehub’s patented processes).
lines works with larger elements
Glass is an inert and infinitely re-
to create transparent and translu-
cyclable material. However, during
cent mobile backdrops, useful for
collection and recycling, glass can
the articulation of spaces dedi-
be polluted by other materials (dif-
cated to welcoming and staying.
ferent colours, plastics, ...). This is
Spline proposes different and new
why it is very difficult to produce
uses for reglass: Spline exploits the
perfectly transparent glass from
qualities that make reglass more
glass collected and taken for re-
similar to ceramics (both in terms
cycling. Coloured glass is obtained
of workmanship and final aesthetic
by ‘dirtying’ the glass with other
result). Wallglass, finally, proposes
ingredients and, in each recycling
a possible new supply chain for
route, its transparency changes:
the transformation of glass to very
with transparent glass, it is pos-
thin thicknesses and proposes to
sible to produce green glass and
cultivate bacteria to fix glass pow-
with green glass, it is possible to
der to layers of cellulose.
produce amber glass, but it is not possible to reverse this route by obtaining transparent glass from dark glass.
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●SILVIA MURONI ●ARYA SU BAYBEKMAN ●GIACOMO TASINATO
Conterie Conterie are very small mono-
Conterie is made up of many indi-
chrome pearls that are made by
vidual glass units that repeat and fit
pulling thin perforated glass rods.
together. Thanks to the C shape of
The beads are used to make jewel-
each glass unit, dry joining between
ery but also embroidery and small
the elements is possible: a type of
plastic compositions.
assembly that allows the customiza-
The Conterie project uses small el-
tion of Conterie based on the visual
ements of recycled glass, connects
effect you want to obtain.
them to each other and creates cur-
The final assembly takes place with
tains that almost look like fabrics.
metal hooks which can, for example,
Like strings of pearls, the semi-
slide on tracks mounted on the ceil-
transparent Conterie can be hung:
ing: this type of installation guaran-
they filter natural light thanks to the
tees the complete reversibility and
translucency characteristics of the
recyclability of Conterie.
glass and at the same time give reflections and variable colors to the spaces furnished with these objects.
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The basic module of Conterie is a C-shaped element that allows the union of various elements together to form chains, curtains or translucent panels with changing colours.
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Wallglass Boiserie Glass is an inert and infinitely recy-
and texture similar to ceramic but
clable material: much more sustain-
glassy both in composition (100%
able than plastic, for example, which
waste glass) and in appearance.
degrades over time and loses its characteristics in the various cycles
Very thin Wallglass Boiserie replaces wallpaper: on a 220 g/m2 pure cel-
of use and recycling. In the future,
lulose base we imagine cultivating
glass may be used pervasively and
colonies of bacteria that crystallize
Wallglass Boiserie is glass in forms
the glass, feeding on the cellulose
and for uses that we do not yet con-
and fixing the glass dust to the wall.
sider today.
Wallglass Boiserie is a testable and
Wallglass Boiserie has thin thick-
absolutely sustainable solution for
nesses of 5 mm and very thin thick-
creating interior finishes as durable
nesses of 0.2 mm.
as glass and potentially infinitely re-
Wallglass Slim Boiserie is a boiserie:
cyclable.
Rehub’s processes for the cold recycling of artistic glass waste produce glass panels with a consistency
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ALESSIA DE PIZZOL FRANCESCA GIARDINA CARLA GOFFREDO CAMILLA SAVAZZI
Recycled glass wallpaper, made by printing glass powder on a cellulose support and made to adhere to the wall thanks to bacteria which, feeding on cellulose, fix the glass to the wall.
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CRISTIAN PIUTTI NICOLETTA TORRISI CARLO ZECCHIN
Overlines Overlines is a project for the crea-
ciples of the circular economy. The
tion of mobile and glass internal
Murano glass sheets and the reglass
vertical partitions.
sheets are one meter wide and are
The glass sheets are made in Mura-
supported by aluminum cables 80
no, by master craftsmen and using
cm apart from each other. The slabs
the oldest production techniques
vary in thickness and height, giving
known today. Interspersed with
character to Overlines and giving
these, other glass elements describe
the environment in which Overlines
the innovations that Murano is ca-
is installed a unique and peculiar
pable of developing: the reglass ele-
design. Thanks to the overlap be-
ments are made with waste from the
tween the panels, flexibility can be
production of Overlines slabs and
given to the internal environment by
integrate with them, giving materi-
creating different spatial arrange-
ality and concreteness to important
ments. Finally, the translucency of
themes such as the valorisation of
the slabs generates plays of light,
resources , artisan culture, glass art
adding character and personality to
and the implementation of the prin-
the interiors.
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Color, flexibility and transparency are three fundamental characteristics of the Overlines project, combined with a modern design and sustainable product design.
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MASSIMILIANO COPPO LIVIA MAZZOCCHETTI LARA PALERMO
Spline Spline is made of reglass: waste glass
tageous when working on a building
processed by Rehub, with charac-
renovation, where the spaces and
teristics similar to those of ceramic.
characteristics of the floors or walls
Spline is a furnishing element with
do not always allow hiding the tech-
a heating function and is powered
nical systems.
by electricity: it can be used on the
The design of Spline is inspired by
wall or ceiling, it is modular and in-
the shape of shaped panels for ra-
dependent of the structures and
diant floor systems and transforms
characteristics of the building in
a technical element into a design
which it is installed.
object, which heats the environ-
The choice and design of the heat-
ment and which has a strong play-
ing system is usually a difficult ac-
ful component as it allows, thanks
tivity also because the heating ele-
to a series of plug-in, to add shelves,
ments disturb the development of
hooks, lighting elements and to
the rooms and, above all, no one
adapt the product to different styles
wants to see their more technical
and models of use.
parts. In particular, Spline is advan-
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S pline
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New designs IamPiavevetro IamPiavevetro was established in 2023 by Piavevetro, a company with 40 years of experience in the manufacture of window frames and in the transformation of flat glass in the building industry. IamPiavevetro is characterised by its capacity for dialogue with designers: it accompanies them in their design and produces special window frames for their clients. IamPiavevetro is an industry leader in the design and production of special window frames. The company passionately studies, creates and experiments with architectural solutions for fixtures that highlight the aesthetic and technological value of glass. Some of the most successful projects have become product series, and all are characterised by their high quality and refined design. Conceived for designers, architects and clients particularly attentive to the value of beauty and purity, IamPiavevetro frames guarantee excellent thermal and acoustic performance.
IamPiavevetro via Postioma, 108 31020, Lancenigo, TV www.iampiavevetro.com
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Architects and designers love to in-
of art. Art is indeed the starting
vent solutions, shapes, designs and
point for the launch of the second
qualities: there are no limits to in-
glassLAB.
genuity and inventive capacity. But
The windows of art, cinema and lit-
when it comes to the production
erature are the artist’s windows that
and realisation of objects, there are
the students have redesigned on the
more than a few limits, for exam-
boundary between imagination, ar-
ple those of a technical nature. And
chitecture and design. The students
these limits are stringent, especially
propose windows to IamPiavevetro.
if these objects are parts of build-
The students challenge the aesthet-
ings: each object must integrate
ic and functional qualities to which
with other parts, correspond to ad-
we are accustomed and expand the
equate performance, be consistent
ways in which glass and window
with the indications of the regula-
frames can be used.
tions, guarantee safety and reliabil-
Window design opens up new per-
ity verifiable through tests, analyses
spectives on the past and future
and certifications, etc.
history of living. How? Which build-
IamPiavevetro works on the produc-
ings and projects become innova-
tion of windows for the construction
tive with new windows? How can
industry and supports designers in
windows give character to architec-
paths of excellence dedicated to the
tural interiors and exteriors? Can
conception, development and re-
art be useful in the design of new
alisation of custom-made windows.
windows?
IamPiavevetro therefore works on
GlassView describes a point of view
the boundary between the design
as well as a contemplative panora-
and the construction site, enhanc-
ma. Illusion glass is the glass design
ing a wide and capillary network
that articulates the functions of
of supply chains, craftsmen and
seeing, reflecting and exploring in
tools that can transform the idea of
a refined balance of forms. Finally,
a window into a window with high
Out of the frame is a project that
performance.
transposes the dense dialogue be-
The work of IamPiavevetro grants
tween windows in the history of art
extraordinary freedom to planners,
into architecture.
designers and clients: customised windows, as if they were works
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BEATRICE FLORIAN NANCY IMPERIALE DAVIDE PAVONE CAMILLA SAVAZZI
GlassView GlassView is the new bow window: a
unusual reflection effects. The frame
window in which it is possible to stand
that supports and connects all the dif-
and an observation point from which
ferent glass parts is thin and designs
to enjoy the panoramic view of Venice.
GlassView with clean lines.
GlassView is a modular and customiz-
GlassView designs and articulates the
able system. With low-emissivity glass,
connection between the external and
heat dispersion is reduced, a trans-
internal environment, it is a real win-
parent surface amplifies the connec-
dow but it is also a furnishing element
tion between inside and outside, silk-
with a strong character and which de-
screen printing can characterize each
clares and characterizes the point of
project making it unique and mirrored
view of those who observe, from their
glass or films can help preserve priva-
own home, the world around them.
cy. The opaque parts of GlassView are made of reglass produced by Rehub by recycling waste from the processing of Murano artistic glass: products capable of creating suggestions with
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The residential building built by Cino Zucchi on the Giudecca becomes an opportunity to apply GlassView to the existing building, transforming the small loggias of the facade into cantilevered bow windows from which to observe and enjoy the beauty of the Venice lagoon.
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Illusion Glass In cinema, the window symbol-
while the mirrored walls reflect and
izes the possibility of looking be-
visually multiply the space, creating
yond, of reflecting on reality and
an illusion of depth.
leaving space for the imagination.
A project with glass and mirrored
As a spectator looks through the
walls could thus model spaces and
film window, he connects with the
experiences based on how they are
world and questions its nuances,
composed and strategically placed
becoming a tool for exploring real-
to emphasize the space and cre-
ity and imagination.
ate visual paths, offering continuity
The
dynamic
between
seeing
between the internal and external
through and reflecting has a paral-
world and leading to reflection on
lel in the conception of architec-
the interaction between reality and
tural spaces, where glass and mir-
imagination within an architecture.
rored walls embody it. The former allow you to see and perceive the surrounding
environment,
acting
as windows onto the outside world,
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SERENA DE CONTI ANNA GAMBILLARA MATILDE GASPARETTO MARSEGLIA SARA
Different orientations and configurations of Illusion Glass can give the same room completely different aspects and spatiality.
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NICOLE CITTON GIULIA MAJER AURORA TOMASELLA
Out of the Frame Out of the Frame was born from the
The result is a geometric window
desire to go beyond the temporal
whose frame presents itself as a
and volumetric boundaries of the
re-proposal
window into the universe of art and
blue
architecture, through a process of
both in plan and elevation.
addition and subtraction of masses,
The finished object is a module and
figures and suggestions.
presents itself as a multifunctional
Reinterpreting several key con-
piece of furniture, complete with
cepts, suggested by works of art
desk, shelves, drawers and an in-
and literature, Out of the Frame is
teractive glass screen that allows
designed by quoting the windows
the reproduction of famous paint-
and doors in Louis Kahn’s archi-
ings, such as those by Veronese,
tecture, in particular the volumet-
but also of fantastic landscapes
ric compositions of the study sta-
and scenarios: a true window on
tions in the Philips Exeter Academy
art and imagination.
and
of
Mondrian’s
yellow
red,
compositions,
Library and those designed for Fisher House.
“Io, gli studi leggiadri talor lasciando e le sudate carte, ove il tempo mio primo e di me si spendea la miglior parte, d’in su i veroni del paterno ostello porgea gli orecchi al suon della tua voce, ed alla man veloce che percorrea la faticosa tela.” A Silvia, Giacomo Leopardi
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Out of the Frame is a modular, flexible and integrated piece of furniture with opaque and transparent parts, some of which can be opened, which can act as a support for paintings, works of art or for touchscreens where landscapes or external scenes can be projected in order to make the space totally customizable user experience.
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New knowledge Veneto Vetro Veneto Vetro is a leader in the transformation of glass in every field of application (architecture, interior design, nautical, naval, transport). Veneto Vetro proposes itself as a partner to architecture studios, interior design contracts, shipyards and naval shipyards for the realisation of the most ambitious glass projects. Veneto Vetro has sixty years of experience in glass processing, knows the market, and has a large production capacity organised in an 8,000 square metre factory equipped with an advanced machinery park. The company develops innovation to offer glass with exceptional performance while ensuring customisation and flexibility. Veneto Vetro offers consultancy from design to surveys, from production to testing and certification, from installation to testing, and guarantees complete tracking of all processing phases. Veneto Vetro offers Cromoglass and Cromoglass Gold (registered trademarks) for exclusive hexachromatic digital printing that can also be produced with ceramic and precious metal inks.
Veneto Vetro Via Ferraris Galileo. 23 31044, Montebelluna, TV www.venetovetro.it
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Glass is used in a multitude of con-
innovate products and processes
texts, it is increasingly widespread
under the banner of Made in Italy.
in everyday life: vehicles, electronic
The variety of solutions and pro-
devices, interior design, architec-
cesses that the company offers for
tural cladding for indoor and out-
the nautical, design and architec-
door spaces, etc. and innovations
tural sectors is extremely wide.
are always being sought and devel-
Clients and customers can inno-
oped to improve durability, to bend
vate and invent their own glass. This
the structure, to enhance its aes-
glassLAB is dedicated to them in or-
thetic aspects and more.
der to make the most of the range of
The development of new qualities
proposals in the catalogue, as well
makes glass pervasive and gives it
as to articulate questions of process
every desired function and aesthet-
and product innovation and arrive
ic quality. This type of design and
at the realisation of new glass.
supply chains are hardly identifiable
The glassLAB described in these
as exclusively industrial or hand-
pages explores the infinite results
crafted.
and products of the various pro-
Only
significant
know-how
and
cesses, even combined, to which
constant innovation can transform
glass can be subjected.
standard
supply
Your Glass Ideas is a project dedi-
chains capable of the flexibility re-
cated to enhancing the industrial
quired by on-demand production.
dimension and craftsmanship qual-
processes
into
Moreover, it must be recognised
ity of Veneto Vetro’s work. Glass
that the history and culture of glass
Game offers the possibility of ex-
characterise certain contexts and
ploring the company archive and
are available to dialogue with a wide
constructing an ad hoc sample box
variety of clients. Work and thought
for each project. Make it clear works
are closely linked in glass: the inter-
to describe the technical aspects of
pretation of aesthetic tastes and the
industrial processing, offering the
development of designs and colours
user the possibility of interacting
is no less demanding than the cut-
with them through the simulation
ting and grinding of flat glass sheets.
of products characterised by cata-
Vetro Veneto processes and trans-
logue or customised finishes.
forms flat glass, and has always worked in a tailor-made manner to
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Your Glass Ideas Your Glass Ideas is the rebranding
company, enhancing it and trans-
of Veneto Vetro, a work that fo-
forming it into a truly unitary visual
cuses on the capacity for dialogue
language that is adopted starting
and collaboration that distinguish
from the website and reaching so-
Veneto Vetro.
cial media.
The ideas and projects that can be
The new website is more stream-
developed with Veneto Vetro are
lined and improves the user experi-
enhanced by a strong visual unity
ence and facilitates the search for
and full brand recognisability.
the main information (the type of
The slogan Your Glass Ideas con-
projects and the processes of Vene-
tains the company mission: to put
to Vetro).
the client, his ideas and his requests
In this way Veneto Vetro becomes
at the centre, which are most often
recognizable and solid also in the
custom-made.
digital world, exactly like the man-
The communication language with
ufacturing services it offers to its
which the company proposes mod-
customers.
ifies the logo currently used by the
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ALBERTO LAZZARA CRISTIAN PIUTTI NOEMI RUSSO GIACOMO TASINATO
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NICOLE CITTON MARTA DAL BELLO LUISA MARINELLI
GlassGame We
Vetro
cation across the technical field, ded-
GlassGame: a sample box that en-
propose
to
Veneto
icated to professionals, and the more
hances the creative and varied char-
emotional and captivating aspects of
acter of the company’s products and
the product.
processes.
Each GlassGame allows you to collect
Three different GlassGame samples
a series of samples inside a box which
allow the description of the compa-
has a space dedicated to the descrip-
ny’s activity: one is dedicated to the
tion of the thicknesses of the plates
nautical sector, one to architecture
and the range of possible processes.
and furniture (with particular refer-
QR codes describe the environmen-
ence to contract) while the third col-
tal sustainability path undertaken by
lects the special pieces and describes
the company and an interactive glass
the processes that are possible on
screen allows access to the “Make it
every type of slab.
clear” database which is useful for in-
GlassGame allows interaction with
vestigating the range of possibilities
the material from a tactile and visual
and alternatives available and offered
point of view and develops communi-
by Veneto Vetro solutions.
3 BOX for 3 SECTORS
Nautical / Naval
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Contract / Interior / Architecture
Technical
Interactive glass screen for access to the texture samples
“digital sample”/LCD 9 physical samples that can be inserted in the box
drawer/ thickness display
pocket for technical data sheets
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Make it Clear Make it clear is a project that illus-
sequence of activities that take place
trates the extraordinary variety of
in the factory (grinding , drilling, sur-
Veneto Vetro products: Make it clear
face processing, printing, hardening,
works with clarity and transparency,
stratification and special process-
the identifying qualities of glass.
ing). Each process is described in
Veneto Vetro processes glass by
such a way as to enhance the artisan
adopting a multiple range of tech-
skill and high technology that coex-
nologies and procedures, experi-
ist in every Veneto Vetro product.
menting with combinations, finishes
The properties of the products are
and variations.
described with texts and images,
By analyzing the digital archive and
customers can choose what they
the material library of Veneto Vetro,
want from the interactive Veneto
the structure of a database has been
Vetro catalog or propose new possi-
organised: the products are present-
ble products by simulating a chain of
ed as a function of the processes, the
processes or combinations and add-
processes have been listed and can
ing customized textures or images.
be explored in compliance with the
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Make it clear develops an interactive database where processes, finishes, thicknesses, colors and surface treatments can be combined and modified as desired to investigate new design solutions or identify proposals suitable for the specific project.
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New goals Pilkington Italia NSG Group is one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers: it employs 27,000 people and has production facilities in some 30 countries on four continents. Founded in 1918, NSG acquired Pilkington in 2006, which is itself a world leader in the glass industry: the float glass process was developed by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 and has since become the world standard for high quality glass production. The glass factory in Venice has been in operation since 1924, on behalf of the Società Italiana Vetri e Cristalli, and since 2006 the NSG Group has been producing glass here under the Pilkington brand. Highly innovative products are made in Venice. Pilkington Optiwhite, for example, is obtained through the careful selection of raw materials that make the glass particularly transparent. There are also types of glass that have specific properties for applications in construction, furniture, refrigeration and household appliances, such as refrigerated counters, refrigerators, oven doors or heating, as well as digital signage.
Pilkington Italia Via delle Industrie, 46 30175, Marghera, VE www.pilkington.com/it
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Float glass production consists of
for design, architecture and even au-
floating a layer of molten glass on a
tomotive applications. The students
layer of liquid tin. This is simple to
were accompanied in the study and
describe but industrially very com-
understanding of the peculiarities of
plex: raw materials, recycling materi-
these glasses and their declinations
als, temperatures, times, thicknesses,
such as AviSafe (in which transpar-
emissions, energy, balances and pol-
ent strips break the reflection of the
lutants, etc. The students who partic-
sheet and make it visible to birds), Mi-
ipated in the fourth glassLAB visited
rai (glass with a very low incorporated CO2), Activ (with a photocatalytic and
and understood the details of Pilkington’s plant in Venice, which is at the
hydrophilic coating to keep the glass
forefront of developing ever higher
clean from organic dirt), etc. Under
levels of environmental sustainability.
study and experimentation: the lat-
The raw materials for making glass
est generation of heating glass. The
are silica sand, soda ash, lime and
glassLAB and the work illustrated on
other oxides: these are weighed and
the following pages have been dedi-
mixed and introduced into a furnace
cated to this heating glass.
where they are melted at over 1550°C.
The students of this glassLAB are the
The result is a fluid: it is glass in a
creators of Pilkington’s new products
pasty state which is then poured over
and applications of heated glass. They
a bath of liquid tin: glass has a higher
have exploited heat dispersion (which
density than tin and therefore floats
naturally characterises glass panes)
on it. This is float glass. The spreading
to propose the creation of Comfort
of the glass on the tin is controlled to
View, outdoor furniture elements
determine the thickness of the glass
that
sheet being produced. This glass is
when the climate is harsher; Well-
heated and cooled in alternating cy-
Glass, furniture and partitions for
cles in order to obtain a defect-free
wellness and bathroom spaces; and
product. As the glass leaves the tin,
HeatHug, a project of heating parti-
it has a temperature of around 600°C
tions and accessories for offices and
and is practically rigid. It passes
open spaces, very useful in the case
through cooling tunnels before being
of redevelopment of existing spaces,
subjected to cutting operations.
even historical ones.
Pilkington in Venice produces clear and extra-clear flat glass: excellence
are
particularly
appreciated
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Comfort View Comfort View is a product dedicated
used to replace some of the transpar-
to those places where the transpar-
ent elements that make up the cabins
ency of the glass is at the service of the
of ski lifts.
safety and pleasure of travel.
In the public transport sector, trans-
The harsh temperatures of winter (or
parency is essential to guarantee safe-
which characterize some geographi-
ty; in places of leisure such as in ski
cal areas) cause thermal discomfort
lifts, transparency is an essential con-
for travelers and therefore the pos-
dition for the enjoyment of staying or
sibility of producing energy through
traveling. Comfort View combines the
the use of photovoltaic panels thus
benefits of a heating glass with those
combines with the performance of
of a transparent glass, guaranteeing
Comfort View and creates thermal
an excellent view of the outside and
dispersion of heating glass the great-
localized climate comfort.
est advantage for its users. Comfort View can be used in places of leisure and rest but also in waiting areas of public transport, or it can also be
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Examples of applications of the Comfort View system in public transport or sports facilities. In particular, an interesting application is linked to ski lift cabins in ski facilities where it is necessary to combine internal thermal comfort with a perfect view of the surrounding panorama.
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MARIA VITTORIA CEOLA MAURO DE PARIS PAOLO DI MICCO LAURA PANCHAUD AURORA TOMASELLA
WellGlass WellGlass represents a possible use
heating glass, they can allow the
of heating glass in the world of well-
water to be heated and give comfort
ness, both in private bathrooms and
to those who use them.
in Spa centers and spas.
Humidity and water are the two
The heating mirror made of Well-
key elements for the use of Well-
Glass manages to solve the problem
Glass, which can also be used for
of the glass becoming stuck after
the construction of saunas in which
using the shower; WellGlass shower
the heating glass allows the typical
enclosures allow you to heat the en-
climatic effect of saunas to be re-
vironment efficiently by using elec-
produced through the heat emitted
tricity for the time needed to occu-
. In this case, one-way glass will be
py the room in which they are used
used, which allows the view towards
and can also be equipped with towel
the outside but hides the view to-
rails that act as towel warmers.
wards the inside of the sauna, thus
WellGlass can also be used to make
guaranteeing the privacy of the oc-
the rigid loungers that usually equip
cupants.
bathtubs and spa pools: if made of
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The applications of Wellglass heated glass cover the entire range of the bathroom, from the mirror to the shower, up to sunbeds or spa tubs or entire sauna cabins.
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GIULIA MAJER LARA PALERMO LUDOVICO TESSARO CARLO ZECCHIN
HeatHug HeatHug is a revolutionary modu-
Thanks to its modular structure
lar radiator made of glass, specifi-
and ease of handling, it is possible
cally designed to optimize working
to develop customized configura-
conditions in offices divided into
tions.
shared spaces, such as co-working
HeatHug composes movable par-
and open space offices.
tition walls to create separate
HeatHug
glass,
spaces and characterize the ele-
equipped with a PVB interlayer
uses
Optiphon
ments of each individual utility. The
which ensures not only a visually
HeatHug modules are designed to
appealing environment, but also a
remain functional even when they
superior acoustic experience. This
are not used as a heat source: they
innovative
signifi-
are practical multifunctional sup-
cantly improves comfort and pro-
ports integrated with shelves that
ductivity in the workplace and of-
exploit the curvature of the slab to
fers elegant aesthetics.
offer support points.
combination
HeatHug is flexible and adaptable.
Upper shelf
Heating glass plate
Metallic frame
Metal frame for wheel coupling
Retractable wheels
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Postazione singola
Parete divisoria mobile
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Acknowledgements GlassLABs are opportunities to meet and compare: in a limited time they build a team, an idea and a project. This result is important and was achieved thanks to the contribution and enthusiasm of the companies that are GLASS cluster partners. In particular: Arturo Benini, Dina Miglioranzi, Nicolò Padoan and Maurizio Pesce of Pilkington Italia; Giorgia Giachetto and Michela Saviane of Veneto Vetro; Andrea Rizzo of IamPiavevetro; Matteo Silverio of rehub. Thanks also to Valeria Tatano and Adriana Casalin for letting us work in ArTec. Thanks to Chiara Squarcina for welcoming us to the Murano Glass Museum. Thanks to Laura Bobbo and Maria Stella Faggioni of the Placement office and Denis Moretto for the purchases. Thanks to Emilio Antoniol, Rosaria Revellini and Margherita Ferrari for the communication work. Thanks also to Anna Lorenz, with whom the plans for the future are always bigger and more interesting than the ones concluded. For any information on the activities of the GLASS cluster: www.sites.google.com/iuav.it/iuavcluster/glass www.instagram.com/iuav_glass/
OFFICINA*
ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE OFFICINA* The
OFFICINA*
association
was
founded in January 2015. The cultural project was born in 2013 thanks to the drive of the three founding members, doctoral students in New technologies for the territory, the city and the environment (field of Architectural Technology) at the Iuav University of Venice, who started the first initiatives of the group within the ArTec laboratory (Archive of Techniques and Materials for Architecture and Industrial Design). During the first year of activity the OFFICINA* group grew with the participation of new doctoral students and research fellows, thus giving consistency to the project which in the first months of 2015 was transformed into a cultural association. This has as its primary intent to put the world of research in communication with that of the company, the profession and more generally the community, in order to establish and promote a dialogue and discussion on topics related to architecture and building technology. The main areas in which it operates are the redevelopment of the existing, environmental, economic and social sustainability, the valorisation of the territory and technological innovation, with particular attention to issues related to energy efficiency and the appropriate use of materials and construction technologies. For information: www.officinajournal.it officina.rivista@gmail.com