Solar control glass from AGC Interpane Architectural Glass has been specified in the new Carfin92 Group’s ‘Thetris’ office tower in the southern part of Milan.

Rising over 100m tall, the building features large-scale podium curtain wall units with a custom-designed attachment system and Ipasol bronze 47/31 solar control glass from AGC Interpane.

Spanning an area of more than 40,000m2, “Thetris” refers to the structure’s layout: the tower is organized into staggered, block-like volumes reminiscent of a Tetris pattern.

Intercom Facades developed a custom façade solution consisting of steel and aluminium structures, curtain wall elements, custom glazed parapets and refined finishes for the project.

Approximately 13,000m2 of solar control insulating glass was used, featuring the Ipasol bronze 47/31 functional coating, which was developed specifically for this project. The bronze-coloured reflection is designed to enhance the visual depth of the facade while limiting solar energy gain to a low 31% – tailored to Milan’s climatic conditions and resulting in a significantly reduced cooling load.

The thermal insulation coating Iplus 1.1 protects the building from cooling down at low temperatures. The unique façade fulfils protective, climate-control, and comfort functions while simultaneously defining how the building is perceived within the urban landscape.

All base glass products in the Iplus and Ipasol families have been awarded the “Cradle to Cradle” sustainability certification in bronze and, as part of the new CO2-reduced production process, are also available as “Low Carbon” variants – each with a corresponding EPD.