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Guardian Glass recognizes partner achievements
Guardian Glass™ recognizes partner achievements at annual Commercial Project Awards
Auburn Hills, United States | March 5, 2026The 9th annual Commercial Project Awards event held in Louisville, KY on March 2 recognized and celebrated the glaziers and fabricators behind some of the most ambitious commercial architecture across the United States and Canada.
Chuck Choi Photography
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The six regional winners were selected from 41 nominees by these glass industry leaders:
- Tom Culp – Owner, Birch Point Consulting; Energy Code Consultant, National Glass Association
- Deb Levy – CEO, Key Media & Research
- Sara Neiswanger – Director of Membership, National Glass Association
- Ellen Rogers – Vice President of Editorial Content, Key Media & Research
- Max Perilstein – Founder, Sales Source Consultants
Guardian Glass thanks these individuals for their judging expertise during the 2026 awards process, and for their ongoing advocacy for all in the glass industry.
The judges selected the following projects as the 2026 Guardian Glass Commercial Project Award Winners:
Western U.S.
Tom Bonner Photography | CO Architects
Tom Bonner Photography| CO Architects
Tom Bonner Photography | CO Architects
Tom Bonner Photography| CO Architects
Hope Plaza
- Location: Durate, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard™ SN 68 and SN 54 on UltraClear glass
- Architect: CO Architects
- Glazier: Walters & Wolf
- Fabricator: Vitrum Glass Group
Judge Comments:
- Hope Plaza showcases glass as an agent of wellness by combining a sleek, calming look with the peaceful reflectance of the area's scenery.
- …a building truly designed with occupant comfort in mind.
Midwestern U.S.
John D'Angelo
John D'Angelo
John D'Angelo
John D'Angelo
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Newberry Customer Service Center
- Location: Newberry, MI
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SN 68 with Bird1st™ Etch on clear glass
- Architect: Lord Aeck Sargent
- Glazier: Calvin & Company, Inc.
- Fabricator: Thompson Innovative Glass
Judge Comments:
- The mass timber + glass facade is exquisite… It's transparent and warm and truly stands out.
- …the prioritization of advanced glazing and environmental stewardship in a government facility is to be applauded.
Northeastern U.S.
Ian Christmann
Ian Christmann
Ian Christmann
Ian Christmann
Yale Divinity School Living Village
- Location: New Haven, CT
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SN 68 on clear glass with Bird1st Etch on clear glass
- Architect(s): Brunner/Cott Architects and Höweler + Yoon Architecture
- Glazier(s): Massey’s Plate Glass & Aluminum, Inc. and Cascadia Windows & Doors
- Fabricator(s): Press Glass and Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
Judge Comments:
- The Yale Divinity School not only gives students a beautiful place to live, it meets impressive performance standards and with significant glass usage.
- …being the first of its kind for regenerative housing is an ideal project for glass to have a stand-out role.
Southeastern U.S.
Kevin Young, The 5 and 2 Project
Kevin Young, The 5 and 2 Project
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Kevin Young, The 5 and 2 Project
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Kevin Young, The 5 and 2 Project
Commonwealth Plaza Midwood Office Building
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass
- Architect: BB&M Architecture
- Glazier: Cabarrus Glass Company, Inc.
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Judge Comment:
- …features a high window-to-wall ratio that allows occupants to feel part of the surrounding neighborhood while supporting comfort.
Southwestern U.S.
Keith Branch
Keith Branch
Keith Branch
Keith Branch
Heartland Whole Health Institute
- Location: Bentonville, AR
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SN 68 on UltraClear glass
- Architect: Marlon Blackwell Architects
- Glazier: ACE Glass
- Fabricator: AGNORA
Judge Comments:
- The Heartland Whole Health Institute is a beautiful tribute to what Bentonville is known for, and a unique approach to holistic wellness.
- …an exquisite example of all that glass can be. It combines a museum-like sleekness with warmth. And the glass used in the offices is practical, functional and fun.
Canada
Michael Elkan
Michael Elkan
Michael Elkan
Michael Elkan
The Hive
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Size: Monumental (More than 200,000 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27 and SN 68 on clear glass
- Architect: DIALOG
- Glazier: Bothwell-Accurate
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
Judges Comments:
- Only glass could allow such an enormous project to look both colossal and well-scaled and to be unforgettable and timeless.
- …features such precision work across its IGUs in size, shape and performance.
People's Choice
Guardian Glass also offered the public the chance to vote for a People’s Choice winner. This year's winner is:
Adam Rodrigues Photography/Videography
Adam Rodrigues Photography/Videography
Adam Rodrigues Photography/Videography
Adam Rodrigues Photography/Videography
Hickory Aviation Museum
- Location: Hickory, NC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet))
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27 on UltraClear and clear glass
- Architect: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
- Glazier: A-1 Glass and Aluminum
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Special awards recognizing standout achievements among project nominees also included:
Alexander Metals
Alexander Metals
Alexander Metals
Alexander Metals
Early Adopter Award
Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building
- Location: Clarksville, TN
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet))
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNX 70+ on clear glass
- Architect: HASTINGS Architecture
- Glazier: Alexander Metals Inc.
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Atlanta
Lawrence Anderson
Lawrence Anderson
Craftsmanship Award
Kilroy Oyster Point (Phase II)
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet))
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNR 50 on UltraClear glass
- Architect: DGA
- Glazier: Benson Industries (Permasteelisa Group)
- Fabricator: Cristacurva
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama at Birmingham
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The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama for The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bird1st Top Flight Award
Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): Guardian SunGuard SNX 51/23 with Bird1st Etch DX22 on clear glass
- Architect: Williams Blackstock Architects
- Glazier: G&S Glass and Supply, Inc.
- Fabricator: Trulite
To view more Guardian SunGuard™ coated glass projects, visit the Guardian Glass project gallery.
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