2024 People's Choice Awards
2024 People's Choice Awards
Welcome to the Guardian Glass People's Choice Awards!
Each year, Guardian Glass celebrates its customers and their work with the Guardian Glass Commercial Project Awards. And this year, we invite you to participate!
Find all nominees listed below. As you review, consider whether each project meets performance and aesthetic goals, displays unique fabrication techniques, achieves ambitious energy goals and/or exhibits qualities of a standout project. Then select your top three choices using the form below.
Only one vote per email and must be submitted by Monday, February 19, 2024. The winner will be announced at our Commercial Project Awards in Nashville, TN on March 4 and via Guardian Glass social channels.
Thank you for voting!
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1000M
1000M is a striking 74-story glass tower in Chicago by late renowned architect Helmut Jahn. The use of SunGuard™ SNE 50 on UltraClear™ glass not only offers solar control but also ensures clear views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park and the skyline. The 8mm and 10mm glass adds resilience in its waterfront location.
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Size: Monumental
- Product(s): SNE 50 on UltraClear
- Architect: Jahn/
- Glazier: BVGlazing Systems
- Fabricator: BVGlazing Systems
1930 Boren
Boren Lofts serves the life science businesses it houses with tech-centric design. SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 on clear glass bathes the open floorplan in natural light. The unique, 12-foot-tall glazing was crafted offsite and achieves both top-notch performance and aesthetics. The project is LEED® Silver certified.
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: LMN Architects
- Glazier: SGS Glass Company
- Fabricator: Glasswerks
2201 Rosecrans
Reborn from a 1960s concrete structure, 2201 Rosecrans now hosts the headquarters of National Veterinary Associates, Inc. Once lacking communal areas and natural light, it is now a vibrant space fostering connection and wellbeing. The façade features SunGuard™ SN 68 on UltraClear™ and SNR 50 on clear glass, adding true-to-life reflection and solar control.
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on UltraClear and SNR 50 on clear
- Architect: ShubinDonaldson
- Glazier: Bagatelos Architectural Glass Systems
- Fabricator: Glassfab
400 Hillsborough
Blending retail, office and residential functions, this slender high-rise is a vertical community that connects downtown Raleigh neighborhoods. Full-height windows clad with SunGuard™ SNR 35 on clear glass contribute to the building’s high-end yet timeless silver look. SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass adds powerful solar performance.
- Location: Raleigh, NC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 35 and SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Gensler
- Glazier: Charlotte Glass
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Aristotle Building (1308 Adanac)
Designed to nurture the minds of future generations, this building provides dedicated space for innovation, production and development just minutes from the St. Paul’s Hospital campus. Oversized double-pane windows clad in SunGuard™ SN 68 on clear glass illuminate interiors – and offer breathtaking views of mountains and Downtown Vancouver.
- Location: Vancouver, BC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design, Inc.
- Glazier: Semiahmoo Glass
- Fabricator: Vitrum™ Glass Group
ARQ at Cumulus
ARQ at Cumulus is the first residential high-rise in the vibrant Baldwin Hills area in L.A. Referencing the Cumulus Radio tower, its design combines history with contemporary elegance. The captivating interplay of light and dark façade panels, paired with SunGuard™ SNR 43 on clear glass, enhances its urban identity, offers residents panoramic views and aligns with LEED® Gold certification.
- Location: Culver City, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on clear
- Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
- Glazier: Quest Window Systems
- Fabricator: Quest Window Systems
Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing
This modern design of this 15,000-square foot addition also pays homage to the building’s history as a shoe factory. SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 on gray glass and SNR 43 on clear glass welcome light into clean, contemporary spaces. Combined with triple-paned glazing, the glass supports outstanding thermal performance through frosty winters.
- Location: Johnson City, NY
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on gray and SNR 43 on clear
- Architect: SUNY Binghamton
- Glazier: BR Johnson, Inc.
- Fabricator: Syracuse Glass Company
Burnaby Amazon Regional Distribution Center
A pioneering achievement in Canadian industrial architecture, this massive center near Vancouver is vital to meeting consumer demand for same-day delivery. Its aesthetic and functional prowess is accentuated through the use of SunGuard™ SN 68 on gray tinted glass. The result harmonizes innovation, practicality and sustainability – including LEED® certification.
- Location: Burnaby, BC
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on gray
- Architect: Taylor Kurtz Architecture + Design, Inc.
- Glazier: Glastech Glazing Contractors Ltd.
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.
Cascadian (Yale & Harrison)
The Cascadian redefines the heart of Seattle’s tech hub and is the only LEED® Platinum Certified Life Science Building in the city. The elegant façade design, featuring SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 on UltraClear™ and clear glass, reflects its hillside surroundings while balancing light and solar energy. This sustainable gem is Salmon-Safe certified and offsets 8% of total energy use.
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on UltraClear and clear
- Architect: Perkins&Will
- Glazier: Walters & Wolf
- Fabricator: Vitrum™ Glass Group
Coterie Cathedral Hill (1001 Van Ness)
Coterie Cathedral Hill is a luxury residence for seniors in San Francisco’s Van Ness Transit Corridor. It features an elegant glass tower with SunGuard™ SNR 43 on clear glass. The high light transmission of the glass enhances aesthetics, maximizes natural light and creates a visual link to the lively street below.
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on clear
- Architect: Handel Architects LLP
- Glazier: Toro Aluminum
- Fabricator: Protemp
Emory University School of Public Health R. Randall Rollins Building
Designed to connect people as a global destination, this academic office tower helps encourage social interactions and organize pedestrian movement with a welcoming plaza-level setting. Connections to nature bring warmth and serenity to the urban environment. Spectrally selective SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 on clear glass balances solar and thermal performance.
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: SLAM Collaborative
- Glazier: Jones Glass
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Wright City
Fiat House at 2100 N. Central
Situated near major highways and mass-transit, Fiat House epitomizes modern urban living with enhanced connectivity. Residents enjoy exclusive access to seamless car-sharing services via all-electric Fiat vehicles. The geometric façade features SunGuard™ SNR 43 on clear and CrystalGray™ tinted glass to create a bold aesthetic and comfortable interiors.
- Location: Fort Lee, NJ
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on clear and CrystalGray
- Architect: HAAK Architects
- Glazier: Pioneer Window
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Godfrey Hotel
The Godfrey Hotel, an organic addition to Detroit’s historic Corktown, responds to a need for hospitality spaces. SunGuard™ SNR 50 and Neutral 78/65 on clear glass offer crisp neutrality and desired passive heat gain in frosty Michigan winters. Thoughtful window repetition, adorned with local artists’ murals, reflects an integration of art and community.
- Location: Detroit, MI
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 50 and NU 78/65 on clear
- Architect: Neumann/Smith Architecture
- Glazier: Edwards Glass Co.
- Fabricator: Thompson Innovative Glass
Greenville County Square Administrative Building
Rooted in a design philosophy of openness and transparency, this building features bold windows clad with SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 on CrystalGray™ glass, inviting abundant natural light that permeates the first-floor lobby. The light-filled interior signals accessibility and provides an inviting, adaptable workspace for a thriving community.
- Location: Greenville, SC
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on CrystalGray
- Architect: Foster + Partners
- Glazier: Graham-Hodge Associates, Inc.
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
Hudson Medical Center
The $50 million expansion of Hudson Medical Center marks a commitment to community health and growth. Spanning 160,000 square feet, the clinic embraces evolving healthcare needs through thoughtful design. SunGuard™ SNR 43 on CrystalGray™ tinted glass provides exceptional solar control and adds a touch of sophistication to the exterior aesthetic.
- Location: Hudson, WI
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on CrystalGray
- Architect: Amcon Construction
- Glazier: W. L. Hall Co.
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
Îlot Balmoral
This building’s dramatic red opening is a beacon connecting a city to its cultural hub. Two distinct blocks expose a full-height atrium that floods the interior with natural light. With its exterior enveloped in SunGuard™ SN 68 on UltraClear™ and clear glass, this project is striving for LEED® Canada-NC Gold certification.
- Location: Montreal, QC
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on UltraClear and clear
- Architect: Provencher Roy
- Glazier: Groupe Lessard
- Fabricator: Multiver
Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Marcos Hospital is a beacon of modern healthcare architecture. This seven-story-plus-basement facility features SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 on CrystalGray™ glass for high energy performance. The extensive use of glass enhances aesthetics, fosters a bright and open atmosphere, and supports a healing environment. Pursuing LEED® for Healthcare Gold certification reflects a commitment to occupants’ wellbeing.
- Location: San Marcos, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on CrystalGray
- Architect: CO Architects
- Glazier: Architectural Glass and Aluminum (AGA)
- Fabricator: Vitrum™ Glass Group
Kenect Nashville
This contemporary structure emphasizes opportunities for human interaction amid its 420 residential units. It rises 21 stories in Midtown Nashville, a visual symphony reflecting the city’s music culture. The clear, neutral aesthetic of SunGuard™ SN 68 on gray and clear glass invites outdoors in with soaring views.
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on gray and clear
- Architect: Smith Gee Studio
- Glazier: Strong Tower Construction
- Fabricator: The Glenny Glass Company
One Montgomery Plaza
This innovative redesign was handled in phases while the building remained operational. Failing masonry walls were reskinned with metal panels and fixed-pane thermal windows featuring SunGuard™ Neutral 78/65 on UltraClear™ glass and SNR 43 on clear glass. The result is a beautiful, more welcoming environment that improves on energy efficiency.
- Location: Norristown, PA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): NU 78/65 on UltraClear and SNR 43 on clear
- Architect: NORR
- Glazier: National Glass
- Fabricator: Glass Enterprises, Inc.
One Santana Row West
Nestled in a 13-acre commercial campus in San Jose, One Santana Row West offers contemporary workspaces with modern design and lofty floor-to-ceiling heights. SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 coating on clear and CrystalGray™ glass creates a distinctive blue curtain wall adorned with glass fiber-reinforced concrete and dark metal panels.
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear and CrystalGray
- Architect: Studios
- Glazier: Walters & Wolf
- Fabricator: Glassfab
PACE KC Adult Wellness Center (Swope Health)
The PACE KC Adult Wellness Center answers the call for accessible health services for Jackson County citizens aged 55 and older. This two-story, 32,000-square-foot building prioritizes comfort and convenience. Despite challenges, the project was completed on time. SunGuard™ SNE 50 on clear glass was chosen for its light blue aesthetic and low indoor reflectivity.
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNE 50 on clear
- Architect: Bell-Knott and Associates
- Glazier: Insulite Glass
- Fabricator: APCO
Rice University BioScience Research Center
Combining the intellectual forces of Rice University and the Texas Medical Center, this LEED® Gold certified research facility provides offices, a scientific marketplace, essential amenities and a collaborative hub at its core. The exterior applies SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 on UltraClear™ low-iron glass for exceptional clarity, color neutrality and solar performance.
- Location: Houston, TX
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on UltraClear
- Architect: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
- Glazier: Ashford Glass & Mirror
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
Rock Ridge High School
Rock Ridge High School integrates community and nature into its educational environment with multistory learning neighborhoods. SunGuard™ SN 54 and SN 68 on CrystalGray™ tinted glass enhance the warm, inviting campus. The glass helps maximize daylight, maintain indoor temperatures and offers muted aesthetics that complement the surroundings – fostering a comfortable learning environment year-round.
- Location: Virginia, MN
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 54 and SN 68 on CrystalGray
- Architect: Cunningham
- Glazier: United Glass, Inc.
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
Santa Fe Square
This mixed-use development breathes life into an underutilized lot, creating an engaging, pedestrian-centric public square. Its contemporary-classical blend of elements reference an industrial, Art Deco past and help anchor the identify of the district. SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 on clear glass creates a standout neutral-blue aesthetic for the project’s 12-story tower.
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Selser Schaefer Architects
- Glazier: American Glass
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
Student Union Building – Simon Fraser University
A home away from home, this student union supports a variety of activities. Its rhythmic form, materials and façade create a fresh look that honors an iconic campus. Targeting LEED® Gold certification, the building uses SunGuard™ SN 68 and SN 54 on clear glass to provide light and views that connect students to the outdoors.
- Location: Burnaby, BC
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 and SN 54 on clear
- Architect: Perkins&Will
- Glazier: 3E Glass
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.
Sugihara Hall – North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University’s Sugihara Hall fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration in an energy-efficient design, replacing outdated buildings to create a central campus hub. The façade features SunGuard™ SN 68 on clear glass, which helps promote indoor-outdoor connection with high light transmission, low reflectivity and a neutral aesthetic.
- Location: Fargo, ND
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: BWBR
- Glazier: Ford Metro
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
The Dalmatian at the Johnson Street Firehall
Victoria’s largest purpose-built affordable rental building, this mixed-use development is also home to a public safety facility. It meets rigorous new seismic load requirements to enhance operational resilience and community wellbeing. Extensive use of SunGuard™ SN 68 on clear glass creates a color-neutral aesthetic while blocking unwanted heat for resident comfort.
- Location: Victoria, BC
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: HMCA
- Glazier: Pino-Lite
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.
The Wharf Parcel 8 – Pendry Hotel and Tides Apartments
This U-shaped structure with two 13-story towers overlooks the Potomac River. Windows featuring SunGuard™ SN 68 on clear glass unify distinct design features, including offset floors and zig-zagged vertical corners. The glass was selected for its high visible light transmission, low reflectivity and contributions toward LEED® Silver energy performance.
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: ODA Architecture
- Glazier: Service Glass
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Wright City
UCONN Science 1 Research Center
Dedicated to material science and engineering, this building’s ground floor is embedded into a hillside. In upper floors, research labs encourage collaboration and natural connections. The triple-glazed façade features SunGuard™ SNE 50 on clear glass to optimize daylight, views and energy performance.
- Location: Storrs, CT
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNE 50 on clear
- Architect: Payette
- Glazier: Massey’s Plate Glass & Aluminum, Inc.
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Montreal
University of Houston – Tilman J. Fertitta College of Medicine
A landmark addition to Houston’s medical landscape, this three-story structure also achieved LEED® Gold certification. The exterior mixes the university’s signature limestone with expansive glass accents featuring SunGuard™ SNX 51/23 on clear glass. The result is a luminous learning environment that supports energy efficiency and passive daylighting.
- Location: Houston, TX
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Page
- Glazier: Binswanger
- Fabricator: Precision Glass Industries
Utica University Nexus Center and Arena
This dynamic entertainment center is part of a strategic vision transforming Downtown Utica. SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 on clear and gray glass provides eye-catching contrast to enhance its angular structure. A state-of-the-art recreation and sporting complex, the center attracts visitors and excitement to grow the local economy.
- Location: Utica, NY
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear and gray
- Architect: Perkins&Will
- Glazier: Ajay Glass
- Fabricator: Trulite – Cheswick