Architectural & Interior and Innovative of switchable glazing

Single Residence - Nowais Beach Estate

Project: Single Residence ( Nowais Beach Estate )

Contractor: Naga Architects

Location: Dubai, UAE

Time: 2020 / 8

Project Designed Philosophy

Nowais Beach Estate is a waterfront property comprised of five residences with ocean, The houses congregate around a central community courtyard – with swimming pools and outdoor seating – that opens up to the ocean. The main spaces for all houses are allowed views to the ocean through floor to ceiling windows. Stylistically, the houses are comprised of contemporary, simple, and clean masses with lines in a combination of light and dark colored stone that are complimented by magic of large glazing panels with switchable smart glass open windows.

Solutions

Product description: Architectural glazing, switchable smart glass, Clear / toughened glass.

Style Intent: Single / double tempered glazing, acoustic / thermal glazing. Refer to Arch spec.

Finish Intent: Clear glazing, toughened switchable glass refer to architectural specification.

Standard Intent: To meet AS 1288 “glass in building – selection and installation”.

Contractor to inform Manufacturer of requirement for toughened / Low-E or laminated insulated safty glass.

Technical required: Manufacturer to ensure both materials and specification meet all relevant standards and local codes and are suitable for the end use. Contractor to inform what required for toughened / insulated / Low-E and lamianted safety glass etc.