Architectural Façades · Glass Curtain Wall Systems

Glass façades engineered as building envelopes — not decorative glazing.

Apollo's Architectural Glass Façades pathway covers selected aluminium curtain-wall systems for commercial, civic, hospitality, transport and development projects. Stick, concealed, semi-concealed, unitised and cassette / carrier-frame routes are reviewed against the actual building geometry, glass, structure, weather, thermal and destination requirements.

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Stick · concealed · hybrid · unitised · cassetteCommercial + civic + hospitality façadesProject-specific performance verification

Contemporary commercial building with a refined aluminium and glass curtain wall façade

Quick project answers

What project teams need to establish before selecting a curtain-wall system.

Which glass façade systems can Apollo review?

The current project framework covers exposed-frame stick curtain wall, concealed or structural-look pathways, semi-concealed / hybrid framing, unitised façades and cassette / carrier-frame systems where the selected manufacturer can support the exact project.

Is this part of LYSVAR?

No. LYSVAR remains focused on pool and safety glass, balustrades and interior partitions. Architectural Glass Façades sits inside Apollo's Architectural Façades & Surface Systems division and deals with the external building envelope.

Can Apollo publish U-values, wind ratings or water-test results for these systems?

Only after the exact system and applicable evidence are verified. Generic supplier claims are not carried across to a project without confirming profile family, glass build-up, anchors, gaskets, drainage and tested configuration.

What information should be sent first?

Plans and elevations, façade dimensions, building height, floor-to-floor geometry, structural substrate, opening requirements, glass intent, site exposure, known wind / thermal / acoustic / fire criteria, destination and project programme are useful starting inputs.

SYSTEM FAMILIES

Five curtain-wall pathways. No generic “glass façade” specification.

The visual intent may look simple, but the final façade depends on structure, glass, drainage, air and water control, thermal movement, anchors, perimeter interfaces and destination requirements.

STICK / EXPOSED FRAME

Site-assembled mullion-and-transom curtain-wall pathway with the aluminium grid expressed as part of the façade architecture.

CONCEALED / STRUCTURAL-LOOK

A cleaner external glass expression where the visible framing is reduced, subject to the exact retained-glass, sealant, fixing and tested system.

SEMI-CONCEALED / HYBRID

Mixed exposed and concealed framing used to emphasise either the horizontal or vertical façade rhythm.

UNITISED

Factory-assembled façade modules for larger multi-storey projects where module size, slab-edge interface, transport, tolerances and installation sequence support the approach.

CASSETTE / CARRIER-FRAME

Panelised glazing pathway using framed or carrier-backed façade units where the selected manufacturer can support the exact system and project interfaces.

Conceptual architectural glass curtain wall anatomy showing aluminium frame, glazing, spandrel and structural interfaces

SYSTEM ANATOMY

The glass is only one part of the façade.

Serious curtain-wall review looks at the whole pressure-equalised, drained and structurally supported assembly. Apollo should never quote a glass thickness or mullion size in isolation from the exact system and project pressure criteria.

Frame: Mullions · transoms · pressure / cover or concealed-retention pathway
Glass: Vision · spandrel · laminated / tempered / insulated build-up
Weather: Gaskets · sealants · drainage · weeps · perimeter interfaces
Structure: Anchors · brackets · slab-edge movement · deflection

PROJECT INTERFACES

Curtain wall works when the neighbouring systems are coordinated early.

Glass façades sit at the intersection of structure, waterproofing, openings, interior construction, fire stopping and maintenance access. Those boundaries should be visible in the project brief, drawings and supply schedule.

Primary structureSlab edge · structural steel · embeds / brackets

Building ShellRoof / wall transitions · waterproofing · flashings

TREVIK openingsEntrance doors · sliding / folding systems · operable zones

Façade systemsSolid panels · fins · screens · soffits · feature cladding

InteriorSpandrel / ceiling / partition interfaces

ServicesSmoke control · vents · shading · façade access where applicable

UNITISED PATHWAY

Factory assembly can shift complexity off site — but it does not remove it.

Unitised systems can suit larger repetitive façades where module geometry, glass size, factory QA, slab-edge anchors, shipping racks and installation sequence are planned as one system. Apollo should only position unitised capability after confirming the manufacturer's real project references and test evidence.

Conceptual unitised architectural glass façade with large panel modules aligned to a multi-storey structure

TECHNICAL EVIDENCE GATE

What must exist before performance becomes a public claim.

Generic factory brochures are not enough. Evidence needs to identify the exact façade system or a clearly applicable tested configuration.

System identityExact profile family · manufacturer · revision

AluminiumAlloy / temper · extrusion geometry · thermal-break route

GlassIGU / laminated / tempered build-up · coatings · heat treatment

StructureMullion / transom calculation · anchors · slab-edge movement

Air + waterSystem test evidence · drainage / pressure-equalisation details

WindProject pressures · deflection criteria · glass / frame verification

ThermalU-value / thermal modelling for the exact assembly where required

AcousticTest / calculation pathway where project criteria apply

Fire + spandrelPerimeter fire stopping · spandrel build-up · project requirements

FinishPowder coat / anodising / PVDF pathway · coastal exposure

Mock-upVisual / performance mock-up requirements where specified

InstallationTolerance · sequencing · sealant / gasket / inspection requirements

CURRENT CAPABILITY STATUS

PUBLIC SYSTEM FRAMEWORKEstablished

SUPPLIER SYSTEM FAMILIESUnder technical review

AIR / WATER / WIND / THERMAL CLAIMSNot published until system evidence is verified

PROJECT ENGINEERING + COMPLIANCEDestination-specific

Architectural Glass Façades is an Apollo project pathway inside the Architectural Façades & Surface Systems division. It is not LYSVAR and it is not a generic glass-hardware catalogue.

Project pathways

Choose the façade system from architecture, performance and project logistics together.

Stick / exposed frame

Site-assembled mullion-and-transom façades where the framing grid forms part of the external expression.

Concealed / structural-look

Reduced external framing where the exact retained-glass and sealant/fixing system has appropriate evidence.

Semi-concealed / hybrid

Mixed framing strategies used to emphasise selected horizontal or vertical façade lines.

Unitised

Factory-assembled façade modules for larger repetitive projects with planned slab-edge anchors, shipping racks and installation sequence.

Cassette / carrier-frame

Panelised glazing units developed around a verified carrier or framed façade pathway.

Integrated façade zones

Glass, opaque panels, fins, soffits, entrances and architectural cladding coordinated around the same building elevations.

Project priorities

Performance belongs to the exact façade assembly, not the category name.

System identity

Profile family, glazing retention, gaskets, sealants, anchors and drainage details need to be tied to the selected system.

Project pressures

Wind pressure, glass design and frame deflection are calculated against the actual building and destination criteria.

Air + water

Drainage, pressure equalisation, perimeter seals and applicable test evidence are fundamental façade inputs.

Thermal + condensation

Frame thermal breaks, glass coatings, spandrel and perimeter conditions are reviewed where the project sets thermal criteria.

Movement + tolerances

Slab deflection, inter-storey movement, fabrication tolerances and installation adjustment need a coordinated design pathway.

Mock-up + QA

Visual or performance mock-ups, factory QA and installation inspection may be required by the project specification.

How Apollo fits

Move from architectural elevation to verified façade package in controlled stages.

Apollo is supply-only. Final façade engineering, glass design, structural anchors, air / water / thermal / fire performance, perimeter interfaces, installation, local professional review and statutory compliance remain project-specific.

Receive façade drawings

Review elevations, sections, floor-to-floor dimensions, glass intent, opaque zones, openings and structural interfaces.

Select the system pathway

Compare stick, concealed, hybrid, unitised or cassette options against architecture, building height, module repetition and logistics.

Verify technical evidence

Confirm profile/system identity, relevant tests, structural calculations, glass build-up, finishes and perimeter assumptions.

Coordinate interfaces

Resolve structure, slab edge, entrances, opaque cladding, spandrels, fire stopping, drainage and adjacent envelope systems.

Freeze fabrication + supply scope

Shop drawings, samples/mock-ups, component schedule, packing, installation information and local responsibilities are confirmed before production.

Relevant Apollo systems

Products can be selected individually or combined around the project.

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Product snapshot

Architectural Glass Façades

Project-led external glass façade and aluminium curtain-wall pathway spanning exposed-frame stick, concealed / structural-look, semi-concealed / hybrid, unitised and cassette / carrier-frame systems. Final profile family, glass build-up, mullion / transom design, anchors, air / water / wind / thermal / acoustic / fire performance, perimeter interfaces and destination compliance are project-specific and only represented when supported by exact system evidence.

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OptionMade to Measure

This pathway has an explicitly controlled made-to-measure or project-dimensioned option. Final limits, interfaces and technical requirements are confirmed against the project.

Project checkTechnical Review Required

Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.

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Final engineering, testing, approvals and destination requirements are confirmed for the actual project where applicable.

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Send the project scope, destination, dimensions, quantities and supporting information for manual review.

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Review this system against the actual island, coastal exposure, wind or cyclone criteria, freight route and local project responsibilities before the final configuration is selected.

Regional project authority

See how this product is planned for priority markets and countries.

These pages connect commercial search intent to destination-specific climate, site, freight, procurement and project-brief guidance without changing the wider global availability of the product.

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Institutional & project buyers

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Public-sector sportsSports and recreation infrastructure for schools, councils, clubs and community facilities.Open pathway Schools & educationSports, recreation, shade and campus project systems.Open pathway Councils & public recreationCommunity recreation, courts, pump tracks and public-space projects.Open pathway CIVARO public realmCivic and public-realm product pathways for councils, developers and precinct projects.Open pathway Developers & buildersUtility, architectural, outdoor and modular systems for development projects.Open pathway Architects & specifiersTechnical product information and specification support.Open pathway Clubs & communitySports facility upgrades, technology, shelter and recreation systems.Open pathway Resorts & destination developmentsRFP-led sourcing across guest villas, pool and beach, wellness, recreation, public realm, architecture and waterfront.Open pathway Buildings & large structuresRFP-led steel buildings and large structures for sports, worship, education, community, commercial, industrial and logistics projects.Open pathway Global projectsInternational supply structured around destination, freight and project scope.Open pathway

Global products · Global projects · Practical supply solutions

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Global supply. A brief built around your market.

Explore product pathways for your destination, then tell Apollo about the site, quantities and local project team. Dedicated market pages are kept selective: Apollo publishes one only where destination-specific planning, logistics or product demand adds useful information. Other countries use the main Global Projects pathway rather than a templated location page.

Glass façades engineered as building envelopes — not decorative glazing.

What project teams need to establish before selecting a curtain-wall system.

Which glass façade systems can Apollo review?

Is this part of LYSVAR?

Can Apollo publish U-values, wind ratings or water-test results for these systems?

What information should be sent first?

Five curtain-wall pathways. No generic “glass façade” specification.

STICK / EXPOSED FRAME

CONCEALED / STRUCTURAL-LOOK

SEMI-CONCEALED / HYBRID

UNITISED

CASSETTE / CARRIER-FRAME

The glass is only one part of the façade.

Curtain wall works when the neighbouring systems are coordinated early.

Factory assembly can shift complexity off site — but it does not remove it.

What must exist before performance becomes a public claim.

Choose the façade system from architecture, performance and project logistics together.

Stick / exposed frame

Concealed / structural-look

Semi-concealed / hybrid

Unitised

Cassette / carrier-frame

Integrated façade zones

Performance belongs to the exact façade assembly, not the category name.

System identity

Project pressures

Air + water

Thermal + condensation

Movement + tolerances

Mock-up + QA

Move from architectural elevation to verified façade package in controlled stages.

Receive façade drawings

Select the system pathway

Verify technical evidence

Coordinate interfaces

Freeze fabrication + supply scope

Products can be selected individually or combined around the project.

Architectural Glass Façades

Useful product details at a glance.

Everything you need to take the next project step.

Consider the systems that naturally sit around this decision.

See how this product is planned for priority markets and countries.

Follow the pathway that matches the organisation buying the product.

Send the brief before you have every detail resolved.

Global supply. A brief built around your market.

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Pacific Islands

India

Middle East

Africa

Portugal

Ireland

United States

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