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PROJECT windows With a manual override system, the dynamic glass can alter the ambiance of the restaurant for hosting special events such as weddings or business meetings. Along with providing a unique dining experience at L.A'.s 71Above restaurant, SageGlass also serves as a sustainable building solution aligned with California's green-building initiatives. ing approximately 115 lb. To meet the restaurant's unique design challenges, the bay engrossed in city life while simultaneously maintaining a bird's-eye view. windows are in four sizes. Upon completion, Giroux Glass had installed a total of 192 Logistical challenges were expected with the glass-panel installation, height of the insulating-glass units and 48 tableside vents. The vents can be opened by diners to bring building, its busy mid-downtown location, and predicted severe storms in Southern in a rush of fresh air and the sounds of the city from far below, allowing them to feel California. However, the installation, which began in January 2016, ran smoothly. The weather was not as wet as predicted, and only two days were lost due to weather-one for rain and one because of high winds. The electrochromic glass' manual override system, accessible by any of the 71Above restaurant staff, can be used to alter the ambiance of the restaurant for hosting special events such as weddings or business meetings. Along with providing a unique dining experience and helping proprietor Eyvazoff realize the vision for his restaurant, SageGlass also serves as a sustainable building solution very much aligned with California's green-building and sustainability initiatives to reduce the state's environmental footprint through energy-efficient building design and construction. 71Above officially celebrated its grand opening on July 15, 2016, and has already received positive reviews from diners and food critics. More recently, the restaurant was nominated for L.A. Weekly's Best New Restaurant award. Diners continue to flock to the restaurant to experience the food and the iconic views, made possible with SageGlass. CA Interview With Alan McLenaghan Learn more about the installation in our interview with Sage CEO Alan McLenaghan at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/sage. Want more information? The resources below are linked on our website at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com and our digital magazine at commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/oct2016. Circle 5 on the Reader Service Card. View a SageGlass project portfolio. 34 CIRCLE 216 Get information on SageGlass dynamic glass products. View SageGlass videos and the "Sage Advice" campaign. http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/sage http://gartalk.garlandco.com/garland-provides-owner-with-confidence-and-long-term-protection/ http://www.garlandco.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com http://www.commercialarchitecturemagazine.com/digital/oct2016 https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0005201610 https://www.sageglass.com/products https://www.sageglass.com/portfolio http://www.garlandco.com https://www.sageglass.com/videos https://www.cdsreportnow.com/bgs/search?CBP0216201610

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