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SEVES GLASS BLOCK EN Seves Glassblock is the world's leading manufacturer of glass block for interior design and architectural applications Seves Glassblock transforms glass into artistic expressions of light, space, and sustainability. Artisan craftsmanship and advanced technology combine to guide our Center of Excellence in Duchcov, Czech Republic. The quality of our products, and the people who make them, define the international success of our brand. IT Seves Glassblock e il leader mondiale nella produzione di mattoni di vetro per applicazioni di architettura e interior design. Seves Glassblock...

EN Ttie primary element needed to define an architectural space is light. Both matter and the material of architects, natural light, and its proper management, continues to influence the future of design, the wellbeing of individuals, and the environment. IT La luce e l'elemento principale necessario per definire uno spazio architettonico. Secondo gli architetti, la materia, il materiale e la luce naturale gestiti in maniera adeguata influenzano il futuro del design, lo stato di benessere degli individui e l'ambiente. FR La lumiere est l'element primordial necessaire pour definir un espace architectural....

THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURE. L’ARCHITETTURA DEL FUTURO. L’AVENIR DE L’ARCHITECTURE. DIE ZUKUNFT DER ARCHITEKTUR. EL FUTURO DE LA ARQUITECTURA.

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THE PERFECT INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND ART. EN Today's glass block unites aesthetic values with high-profile, performance techniques. By offering both functionality and artistic merit, glass block provides original solutions to innovative concepts and modern design projects. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, high-quality raw materials, and the continuous development of new and innovative solutions, Seves Glassblock has effectively reinvented glass block, which now has virtually unlimited building potential. IT Il mattone di vetro odierno unisce i valori estetici di alto livello alle prestazioni...

From the famous Hermés Palace in Japan to the modern Guillemins Station in Belgium, Seves Glassblock is at the heart of some of the world’s most prestigious contemporary architecture. Dal celebre Palazzo Hermés in Giappone alla moderna Stazione Guillemins in Belgio, i mattoni di vetro di Seves Glassblock sono il cuore di alcune delle più prestigiose strutture architettoniche contemporanee nel mondo. De la célèbre Maison Hermès au Japon à la Gare moderne Guillemins en Belgique, les briques de verre de Seves Glassblock sont au cœur de certaines des plus prestigieuses structures architecturales...

WHY CHOOSE SMART ARCHITECTURE. PERCHÈ SCEGLIERE SMART ARCHITECTURE. POURQUOI CHOISIR SMART ARCHITECTURE. WARUM SOLLTE SMART ARCHITECTURE AUSGEWÄHLT WERDEN. PORQUÉ ELEGIR SMART ARCHITECTURE.

TAILOR MADE FIRE RESISTANT THERMAL INSULATION BULLET RESISTANT HIGH TECH OPTIONS Able to resist flame, seal off gas and vapours, and limit heat transmission under load. Progettazione in grado di resistere alle fiamme, impedire l’ingresso di gas e vapori e limitare la trasmissione di calore di un pannello sotto carico. Capable de résister aux flammes, d’empêcher les fuites de gaz et de vapeurs et de limiter la transmission de chaleur d’un panneau sous pression. Kann feuerbeständig sein, Gas und Dämpfe abdichten sowie den Wärmedurchgang unter Belastung beschränken. Capaz de resistir a llamas, sellar...

Seves Glassblock vanta collaborazioni con alcuni degli architetti più famosi al mondo quali Renzo Piano e Rafael Moneo. Seves Glassblock realizza disegni vetro estremamente originali, su misura, per progetti architettonici di vasta scala e contemporanei. Il mattone di vetro totalmente personalizzabile definisce aspetto e stile a design di alto valore estetico. La scelta del disegno vetro consente agli architetti di creare texture esteticamente armoniose e di controllare la direzione e l’intensità della luce. È possibile lavorare con il colore, per infondere carattere e originalità agli spazi...

Architects can influence the production process by considering the following: Glass block can be customized according to its shape, including its mass and three-dimensionality. Custom glass block transcends standard dimensions and transforms static walls into dynamic, fluid surfaces. Tinted, injected, or hand-made colored glass block establishes a mood and brings concepts to life. Modular glass block presents infinite compositional possibilities. Subtle or provocative glass designs offer complete transparency, reflections, or intriguing shapes of light. Glass block finishing produces interesting...

Fire-resistant glass block offers high thermal stability, protecting both vertical and horizontal structures and facades from smoke and fire. Options include 30-, 60-, or 90-minute flame and gas resistance (E); insulation to limit heat transmission (EI); and resistance to heat transmission under load (REI) in accordance with international standards. Seves Glassblock submits the “fire resistant” glass blocks to strict quality controls which raise their mean resistance and enable the stability of the panel and its heat insulation quality to be verified over time. IT Il mattone di vetro resistente...

Acoustically-insulated glass block meets the international standards for sound noise limits by isolating environments and reducing background noise (up to 49 dB). Soundproofed glass can be selected according to project type such as residential, commercial, or industrial (homes, office buildings, libraries, retail stores, etc.) La brique de verre à isolation acoustique répond aux normes internationales sur les niveaux sonores en isolant les environnements et en réduisant le bruit de fond (jusqu’à 49 dB). La brique de verre à isolation acoustique peut être sélectionnée selon le type de projet :...