structural glazing made by seele

glass in its purest form

All-glass cuboid from seele: the retail store becomes a visual highlight, especially at night, thanks to a water feature and the lighting

structural glazing redefined

seele gives glass a key supporting role in architecture

To resist gravity, glass structures once depended on the support of other materials, such as metal. With seele, this paradigm has shifted. seele uses glass in its purest form, creating all-glass structures that are both minimalist and highly complex. Connectors are nowhere to be seen – the glass is self-supporting, becoming a versatile design element thanks to seele’s expertise. It’s no surprise that visionary architects and innovative companies like Apple around the world rely on the allure of glass made by seele.

The glass cube for the Apple Retail Store on New York’s 5th Avenue was rebuilt by façade construction specialist seele with 15 panes of glass, eight glass fins and four glass beams carrying the roof
apple retail store 5th avenue
new york
Complete view of the shimmering Henderson Tower in Hong Kong, which stands out with its all-glass façade
the henderson
hong kong
The 630sqm glass roof for Grand Hall at Place Ville Marie in Montreal made by seele is made up of just 18 insulating glass units
grand hall
montreal

structural glass

self-supporting designs that set new standards

We never compromise when it comes to unlocking the full potential of glass. Using innovative connection methods and advanced construction techniques, we create all-glass structures that captivate with large curved or flat panels and nearly invisible hardware. Reinforced with shear-resistant interlayers, the glass itself withstands heavy loads and takes on a structural role. This opens up entirely new possibilities for glass roofs, façades and interior features such as balustrades, stairs and even glass bridges.

The load-bearing capacity of glass is achieved through intelligent design and the highest quality manufacturing. Over the years, we have continuously refined our expertise. From large-format insulating glass to intricate structures in earthquake-prone regions, our all-glass structures undergo extensive testing to precisely evaluate prestressing capacity, fabrication tolerances, and fracture behaviour. Our goal is to continuously expand the potential of glass and set new industry benchmarks.

in the past, glass always needed something to hold it. with seele, all that changed.

curved glass

from glass domes to undulating façades – seele builds challenging geometries

Whether it’s self-supporting glass domes, biaxially curved insulating glass panels, or wave-shaped façades, we master the art of complex façade designs. Using detailed 3D models that capture every element of a façade’s DNA, we transform even the most challenging geometries into reality. Architects can make a bold statement with our exceptional structures.

These custom-built structures require exceptional expertise. seele unites innovative specialists in design, engineering, structural planning, logistics, manufacturing, and installation to continually redefine the boundaries of what’s possible.

large glass formats, maximum transparency, perfect details

transparent architecture with structural glass

the most important innovations for modern architecture

  • Glass can be used in façade construction with maximum dimensions of 3.60 x 20 m.
  • Both façades and roofs can be realised as all-glass structures. For roofs, glass beams can be used as structural elements.
  • Shear-stiff interlayers and innovative connection solutions enable glass to act as a load-bearing structure, withstanding extreme loads.
  • As insulating glass or with solar control coatings, glass meets the highest energy efficiency requirements.
  • The use of curved glass allows for the realisation of complex geometries, including biaxially curved shapes and freeform designs.