UNO GLASS BRIDGE

Location:
Chicago, IL
System:
LITEFLOOR
Sector:
Educational
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About

UNO GLASS BRIDGE

United Neighborhood Organization Veteran’s Memorial Campus at Archer Heights features a competition‑winning design that stacks two elementary schools and a high school on separate floors.

A strategically located LITEFLOOR Glass Bridge provides atrium‑level access and floods the facility with natural light. The dramatically glazed building transforms an existing brick and concrete industrial structure into sunlit communal spaces that breathe new life into the campus.

PROJECT CHALLENGES

Structural and Safety Challenges in Educational Glass Bridge Design

  • Creating a structurally sound and visually appealing glass bridge.
  • Balancing safety requirements with an open, transparent design.
  • Integrating the bridge seamlessly within existing structures.
  • Ensuring durability and maintenance efficiency in a high‑traffic area.
Structural walkable glass floor by Greenlite Glass at UNO GLASS BRIDGE, Chicago, IL.  Export to Sheets
Structural walkable glass floor by Greenlite Glass at UNO GLASS BRIDGE, Chicago, IL.  Export to Sheets
Project SOLUTION

LITEFLOOR Glass Bridge: Enhancing Connectivity and Light

  • Deployed the LITEFLOOR Glass Bridge to create an inviting atrium level for enhanced connectivity.
  • Collaborated with engineers and architects for seamless integration.
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

Award-Winning Design and Energy-Efficient Revitalization

  • Earned competition‑winning design recognition.
  • Revitalized an existing industrial building with modern, energy‑efficient glazing.
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