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| AGC presents a façade at Brussels National Airport  Brussels National Airport recently renovated a wing of its old terminal to house the offices of its management. This building breaks new ground with its façade animated by Glassiled RGB electroluminescent glass – a world first produced by AGC. With a total surface area of 70 m², the façade of the renovated airport building comprises 28 panes of Glassiled RGB double glazing (AGC glass containing light-emitting diodes (LEDs)). Linked to a computer system, this sophisticated technology recreates all kinds of colours on the façade based on a random or programmed animation pattern. The project's architects, Storme & Van Ranst, opted for a simple but elegant design featuring vertical lines. The colours and animation sequence are the product of close cooperation between the architects and AGC engineers.The result at the airport is spectacular, with the transformation of the glass façade from completely transparent during the day to luminous, colourful and dynamic at nightfall. Passengers can watch this light show from the road when arriving at the airport and from the sky when taking off and landing. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |