[Halifax] Nova Centre | 65-58-58 m | 16-15-14 fl | Completed - Page 233

OldDartmouthMark · #**4641** Posted **Dec 1, 2015, 2:14 PM**

Great pics! I especially like perspective on the "sail".

IanWatson · #**4642** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 5:03 PM**

Maybe someone on the forum can explain the mechanics of curtain walls to me.

On the Prince side of the building one of the glass panels got broken (oops!) and is now covered with plywood. How does one go about replacing a panel of glass in a curtain wall system? All the other panels around it have been put in place, so it looks to my untrained eye that that panel's assembly is locked in place and has no way to come out.

Metalsales, Zio: please enlighten me.

Metalsales · #**4643** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 6:44 PM**

Curtainwalls have two main configurations, Captured and Structurally Glazed.

Captured(Capped) systems mean that the glass is held in by a Pressure Plate and this is then covered by an Aluminum Cap. This is what you will mostly see as you walk around Halifax. The pressure plates are held on by screws that screw into the framing members.

Structurally Glazed systems mean that the Glass is held into the framing system with Silicone. You see this a lot more on larger projects as you can get a cleaner look as there is nothing protruding past the face of the glass. You typically have a 5/8" bead of black silicone in between each glass light.

The NOVA center is Structurally glazed. When a pane of glass breaks, they need to cut the glass out and then reinstall and re-silicone into the opening.

Ill see if I can find some of our details for each system and post so you can see the difference.

RangerNS · #**4644** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 8:45 PM**

I think, whatever the details of the pre-assembled and easy to install frames, once installed, the actual glass part is exactly as easy (or tricky) to replace as if it wasn't in an pre-assembled unit.

Jonovision · #**4645** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 11:06 PM**

Things are starting to change rapidly now and some of the largest pieces of curtainwall I have ever seen have been installed on the ballroom floor.

Yesterday.

It is very reflective glass. Looks great in the different lighting.

Jonovision · #**4646** Posted **Dec 2, 2015, 11:08 PM**

Some from today. You can see the broken glass that Ian mentioned.

Metalsales · #**4647** Posted **Dec 3, 2015, 1:41 AM**

I'm interested to see if this building will pose the same "bird problem" as many of the buildings in larger cities.

There are many advances in glazing that prevent this but not sure any of these we're onside red for this project

fenwick16 · #**4648** Posted **Dec 3, 2015, 3:25 AM**

Can the curtain wall be installed throughout the winter months even in cold weather? (other than it being uncomfortable for the installers)

Ziobrop · #**4649** Posted **Dec 3, 2015, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by fenwick16

Can the curtain wall be installed throughout the winter months even in cold weather? (other than it being uncomfortable for the installers)

yes.
though i think they want as much of it up as possible before it gets too cold.
keeps the snow out, and makes it warmer for the workers inside by keeping weather out, and heat in

IanWatson · #**4650** Posted **Dec 4, 2015, 12:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Metalsales

Curtainwalls have two main configurations, Captured and Structurally Glazed.

Captured(Capped) systems mean that the glass is held in by a Pressure Plate and this is then covered by an Aluminum Cap. This is what you will mostly see as you walk around Halifax. The pressure plates are held on by screws that screw into the framing members.

Structurally Glazed systems mean that the Glass is held into the framing system with Silicone. You see this a lot more on larger projects as you can get a cleaner look as there is nothing protruding past the face of the glass. You typically have a 5/8" bead of black silicone in between each glass light.

The NOVA center is Structurally glazed. When a pane of glass breaks, they need to cut the glass out and then reinstall and re-silicone into the opening.

Ill see if I can find some of our details for each system and post so you can see the difference.

Thanks for the info! I always appreciate how much expertise has been brought together on this board.

someone123 · #**4651** Posted **Dec 5, 2015, 7:34 PM**

The view up Prince Street is a bit more impressive now. The black building is looking a little rough though.

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Jonovision · #**4652** Posted **Dec 7, 2015, 4:11 PM**

[QUOTE=someone123;7259215]The view up Prince Street is a bit more impressive now. The black building is looking a little rough though.

The Joe Howe building is under renovation. They are taking their time but North face of the building along Prince has been all cleaned up and looks great. Hopefully this side will be next.

Still can't get over how reflective this building is. Argyle will be just as bright, if not brighter with all that blue sky reflected down on it.

kwajo · #**4653** Posted **Dec 7, 2015, 6:32 PM**

[QUOTE=Jonovision;7260675]

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Originally Posted by someone123

The view up Prince Street is a bit more impressive now. The black building is looking a little rough though.

The Joe Howe building is under renovation. They are taking their time but North face of the building along Prince has been all cleaned up and looks great. Hopefully this side will be next.

That's good to hear, the Joe Howe building is one of my favourites in Halifax, I love the detailing of the vertical steel on the outside, it's very well done and as a slightly austere yet beautiful formality to the building as a whole.

Jonovision · #**4654** Posted **Dec 12, 2015, 4:50 PM**

Jonovision · #**4655** Posted **Dec 12, 2015, 4:51 PM**

q12 · #**4656** Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 1:55 PM**

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Damn it! I can't see the refinery (marine terminal)...

Jonovision · #**4657** Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 4:21 PM**

teddifax · #**4658** Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 11:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by q12

Damn it! I can't see the refinery (marine terminal)...

Why is the base of the hotel building facing west so bleak and bare?

scryer · #**4659** Posted **Dec 13, 2015, 11:56 PM**

I gotta say, this is one FINE looking building for Halifax!

ILoveHalifax · #**4660** Posted **Dec 14, 2015, 9:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by teddifax

Why is the base of the hotel building facing west so bleak and bare?

Having attended one of the public meetings, I understand that the west side of the complex along Market St is the service area.
I also believe there will be an effort to have some sort of art installation all along Market St