Alstezo Sh.a: Contemporary Industrial Architecture with Terracotta Façade System
Technical Expression for Automotive Distribution Center
Alstezo Sh.a headquarters stands as a sophisticated architectural statement along the Tirana-Durres Highway, where contemporary design principles and industrial functionality converge to create a distinctive facility for Albania’s leading automotive parts distributor. This impressive complex, completed in 2023 as part of the company’s ongoing development since its 1993 founding, features a striking terracotta-colored aluminum composite panel façade with a clean grid pattern that creates a distinctive corporate presence while housing the company’s extensive inventory of over 95,000 automotive components.
Contemporary Industrial: Clean Forms with Technical Detailing
- Terracotta Panel Grid System
- Glass Corner Entrance Feature
- Curved Silver Support Columns
- Horizontal Window Banding
- Clear Programmatic Zoning
- Efficient Site Circulation
AllGlass Solutions: Balancing Visibility with Performance
Corner Entrance Pavilion
Custom-engineered structural glazing system for the distinctive corner entrance that creates a transparent, welcoming threshold while providing a visual connection to the company's operations
Service Center Glazing
Specialized glazing for the modern auto service center that balances natural light with durability requirements in a technical environment
Administrative Office Windows
Premium horizontal window bands for office spaces that provide optimal working environments with natural light and views while maintaining the building's distinctive grid pattern
Warehouse Clerestory Systems
High-performance clerestory windows that provide natural light to warehouse areas while maintaining thermal efficiency and security
Technical Details About This Project
Structural glazing 8mm coolite kn166II tempered
Exterior tempered glass with 8mm thickness featuring "Cool-Lite KN166 II" coating (manufactured by Saint-Gobain) that provides advanced solar control and thermal insulation while maintaining a neutral appearance. The tempering process significantly increases strength and safety.
ALU 20 90% argon
20mm aluminum spacer between glass panes, filled 90% with argon gas for superior thermal insulation and condensation resistance.
44.1 stadip
Interior laminated safety glass (4mm+4mm with 1mm PVB safety interlayer) of the Stadip brand, providing enhanced security, UV protection, and acoustic performance.
System Benefits
- Balanced solar performance allowing abundant natural light while controlling heat gain
- Superior thermal insulation contributing to energy efficiency and interior comfort
- Enhanced safety through combination of tempered and laminated glass components
- Improved acoustic performance creating ideal environments for commercial spaces
- Distinctive aesthetic appearance that defines the building's architectural identity
- Durability and longevity ensuring lasting performance in high-traffic urban environments
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