steel-and-glass façades made by seele

realising architectural weightlessness

Evening view of the Moynihan Train Hall in New York with a free-form roof made of square glass panes and a steel supporting structure

steel and glass in perfect harmony

seemingly weightless structures made by seele

When steel meets glass, seele engineers designs that seem to defy the laws of gravity. seele combines steel and glass to create seemingly weightless building envelopes. These structures are not only visually fascinating, but also impressive in terms of economic efficiency.

The special steel-and-glass roof for the Albert Einstein Education and Research Cen-ter consists of 1,854 geometrically different glass elements with a dotted frit pattern
albert einstein education and research center
são paulo
Pedestrian Bridge made of steel and glass in Dusseldorf. The bridge struc-ture, with a total length of 35m, consists of a closed, tubular grid shell with glazing made of approx. 60 trapezoidal and triangular insulated glass units made by seele
capricorn bridge
düsseldorf
The filigree pavilion for 80 Strand in London consists of 250sqm of insulating glass and 23t of steel construction. The dome of the pavilion with its rounded corners is made of 196sqm of insulating glass and welded T-profiles
80 strand
london
Sternhöhe Stuttgart: Steel and glass façade made by seele highlights the lobby. The lobby façade consists of 156 triangular insulating glass elements arranged at differ-ent angles, creating a crystal-like pattern
sternhöhe möhringen
stuttgart

Precision in steel and glass

Steel-and-glass façades by seele stand out for their complexity, large spans, and aesthetic finesse. These structures minimise visible elements, achieving a remarkable sense of lightness and transparency. From the very design phase, seele employs cutting-edge technologies: detailed and complex 3D models enable innovative designs with minimal structural elements and column-free spans. The parameterisation of planning data ensures that even last-minute design changes can be implemented with minimal effort.

Using steel in combination with glass, seele creates robust and durable structures with maximum design flexibility. Shapes, structures, materials and finishes can be customised to emphasise the unique character of each project.

 

superlatives define our steel-and-glass structures, setting new standards in lightness and elegance

mastering complexity in every detail

Innovation in form and function

seele’s steel-and-glass façades are defined by free-form surfaces that combine technical precision with functionality. Highly complex glazing ensures optimal energy efficiency, while integrated ventilation systems maintain a comfortable indoor environment. Operable light directing and solar control louvres provide variable light control and enhance interior comfort. seele fulfils architects’ visions while seamlessly integrating a diverse range of façade functionalities.

Upon request, seele can also integrate lighting, heating, fire detection systems, drainage systems and moving elements complete with their drive mechanisms. With a focus on easy maintenance, seele ensures long-term efficiency and operational reliability. This comprehensive technical integration guarantees that buildings operate efficiently.

highlight projects

View from the underground station concourse to a chalice support with installed light eye of Stuttgart Central Station as part of the Stuttgart 21 infrastructure project, through which the sunlight falls
stuttgart 21
stuttgart
Luminous, free-form gridshell with square glass panels at the Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, Australia
chadstone
melbourne