Description
Rising 65 meters above the Saint Lawrence River, the Tour du Port in Montreal is a striking glass landmark offering breathtaking panoramic views of the river, of Mount Royal, and the city skyline. As part of the Grand Quay redevelopment, it features a glass observation deck and blends harmoniously with its surrounding urban and waterfront environment.
The Tour du Port’s façade and flooring systems showcase cutting-edge glazing technology from Saint-Gobain Glass, ensuring both aesthetic brilliance and superior performance. The façade features a curtain wall system with laminated double-glazed units, incorporating COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 II on DIAMANT® for exceptional solar control and high transparency.
This advanced glass reduces solar heat gain while allowing abundant natural light, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The flooring system mirrors this innovation, integrating 12 mm DIAMANT® glass for unparalleled clarity and structural integrity, assembled with SentryGlass interlayer for additional safety. Together, these solutions highlight Saint-Gobain Glass’s commitment to creating spaces that combine visual elegance with cutting-edge functionality.
As an emblem of Montreal, the Tour du Port embodies the city’s vision for sustainable, forward-thinking design while honoring its rich maritime history. The structure not only serves as a striking landmark but also enhances public access to the waterfront, offering a unique blend of culture, architecture and natural beauty.
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COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 & 70/33 II
COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 70/33 II, respectively the annealed and to-be-tempered version of the product are the most transparent and neutral triple silver coating, bringing ample natural light into buildings while blocking two thirds of solar heat.
DIAMANT®
DIAMANT is a matchless extra clear glass that is appreciated for its appealing appearance and optical characteristics.
The low iron content generates a higher transmission of light and the green tint characteristic of ordinary glass is significantly reduced.