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1271 Avenue of the Americas

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122 Leadenhall - The Cheesegrater

The 75,000 square metres façade features a curtain wall that is double glazed to allow for a high solar protection on neutral-looking glass.

Fruit and Wool Exchange

The new-build façades are predominately brick-faced, with punched windows to reflect the surrounding context.

Caudwell International

Curved glass, punch windows and precast stone panels make up the envelope on a figure-of-eight footprint.

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Just as we were in 1932, we're ready to meet the challenges of now and the future

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1271 Avenue of the Americas

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1271 6th Ave

New York City , New York 10020

United States

Office

1271 6th Ave

New York City , New York 10020

United States

1271 Avenue of the Americas, Location: New York NY, Architect: Pei Cobb Freed Architects

The world-renowned 1271 Avenue of the Americas in NYC received a complete renovation by Pei Cobb Freed. SunGuard® SNX 62/27 was chosen to open up the interior space of this iconic tower. The windows are nearly 60% larger to allow more natural light in, reducing HVAC and lighting costs.

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