Nominating company: Tecnoglass/ES
Location: Miami, FloridaWinning team
- Contract glazier: ES
- Glass laminator and fabricator: Tecnoglass
- Interlayer supplier: Kuraray
- Design architects: Aston Martin Design Team & Bodas Miani Anger (BMA Architects)
- Developers: G&G Business Developments & Aston Martin
- Photo credit: Tecnoglass
Located at the mouth of the Miami River, where it meets Biscayne Bay, the Aston Martin Residences rise 66 stories to become an iconic part of the Miami skyline. Aston Martin Residences sets a new standard in protective glazing for high-rise residential construction, say officials at Tecnoglass.
The tower’s curved geometry, and the fact that no two floors are alike, required a highly customized approach to both the structure and the façade, according to Tecnoglass.
To comply with South Florida’s strict hurricane impact codes, the building features a laminated insulating glass unit system with SentryGlas interlayers, offering resistance to windborne debris and extreme weather conditions. This system provides post-breakage retention, helping the façade remain intact during storm events and preventing breach of the building envelope, officials say. This is important in helping to prevent injury due to glass breakage.
The glazing system also had to comply with some of the most stringent building codes in the country, particularly regarding wind and impact resistance in a coastal, high-rise environment. The use of laminated glass ensures that panels remain in place and continue to protect the interior even after breakage, an essential feature for a structure of this height and location, according to Tecnoglass officials. These laminated units not only provide protection but also enhance the building’s aesthetics, allowing expansive views without compromising safety. Every glass element was specifically tailored to support the building’s aerodynamic performance.
Glass units were laminated and fabricated by Tecnoglass. The curved façade required precision engineering and high-performance glazing, balancing aesthetics with structural resilience. The framing systems were tailored to resist large-missile impacts and high wind loads without compromising the building’s signature transparency and flow.
“The Aston Martin Residences project proves you don’t have to choose between protection and design. This massive glass façade is a standout example of how high-performance glazing in a high-rise application checks all the boxes for energy efficiency, resilience and aesthetics,” says Glass Magazine Awards judge Alice Dickerson, founder and managing director, Division 08 Marketing.
