Polis University: Transparent Academic Architecture Embodies Design Philosophy
Dramatic Glass Façade Creates Distinctive Educational Environment
Polis University stands as a striking architectural statement in Tirana, where contemporary design principles and educational philosophy converge to create a distinctive academic environment for Albania’s leading private institution focused on architecture, design, and urban planning. This impressive facility, established in 2006 and granted full university status in 2012, features a dramatic glass curtain wall façade with exposed structural elements that creates a transparent, light-filled learning environment while serving as a physical manifestation of the institution’s commitment to innovative design education.
Contemporary Educational: Transparency with Structural Expression
- Dramatic Glass Atrium
- Exposed Structural System
- Dark Composite Panel Cladding
- Vertical Brand Integration
- Multi-Level Interior Spaces
- Floating Circular Elements
AllGlass Solutions: Creating a Showcase for Design Education
Signature Curtain Wall System
Custom-engineered structural glazing system for the dramatic multi-story atrium that creates the building's most distinctive architectural feature while providing abundant natural light to interior spaces and showcasing the exposed structural elements
Interior Glass Partitions
Specialized interior glazing systems that create transparent divisions between academic spaces while maintaining visual continuity and natural light penetration throughout the building
Floor-to-Ceiling Office Glazing
Premium floor-to-ceiling glass walls for faculty offices and administrative spaces that maximize views and natural light while creating a transparent, collaborative academic environment
Structural Glass Integration
Comprehensive façade system designed to integrate with and showcase the building's distinctive triangulated structural system, creating both a dramatic architectural statement and a teaching tool for architecture students
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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