A wonderful surprise this morning when the May issue cover page of USGlass Magazine­­® was unveiled with “The Cage” project, designed by our colleague Béthanie Cloutier, selected as the “Project of the Month”!

Cantilevered atop the 213-foot Port of Montreal Tower, this transparent observation platform offers a unique experience in an amazing context!

Excerpt:

“According to AGNORA officials, the glass cage is a novel feature. The entire structure is glass, self-supporting and an insulating glass unit. This differs from conventional walkable glass projects, where metal beams or structures bear the load.

Officials explain that multiple lites were laminated with a Kuraray SentryGlas interlayer to ensure the cage’s structural integrity. Proper tempering and edgework added to the cage’s durability. Sadev fittings were also used to account for temperature variations and form a weatherproofing seal. Glazing products include Pilkington OptiWhite and Saint-Gobain CoolLite Extreme.”

Congratulations to the entire project team!

• Client: Port de Montréal
• Architecture: Provencher_Roy
• Landscape: NIPPAYSAGE
• Structure: NCK Inc.
• Electromechanical: Pageau Morel et associés inc.
• Civil: Génipur
• Maritime Infrastructure: WSP
• Structural Glass and Architectural Staircase Engineering: ELEMA experts-conseils
• Tower Curtain Wall and Glass Cage Subcontractor: Vitreco – Flynn
• Glass Supplier: AGNORA
• Lighting: CS Design Inc.
• Consultant: Arup
• Builder: Pomerleau
• Photographer: James Brittain

Consult the May issue.

See more information on the structural challenges of this project.