2025 People's Choice Awards
2025 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 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 17, 2025. The winner will be announced at our Commercial Project Awards on March 3 in Las Vegas, NV, and via Guardian Glass social channels.
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100 Altair
100 Altair reimagines office space with a focus on sustainability and pedestrian-friendly design. The north façade features a transparent curtain wall with operable windows for fresh air and daylight. A fourth-floor balcony creates visual interest, while punched openings and vertical fins help control sunlight. Floor to ceiling storefront glass invites street-level connection. The use of SunGuard™ SNX 62/27 coating on clear glass ensures optimal solar performance.
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: HGA Oakland
- Glazier: Walters and Wolf
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
615 Waterfront
615 Waterfront anchors a revitalized 29-acre riverfront campus in Allentown. Its first-floor retail and restaurant spaces feature SunGuard SN 68 coating on UltraClear™ glass for inviting views. Upper floors showcase a grid of vertical windows using SunGuard SN 68 on CrystalGray™ glass, balancing solar performance with a subtle gray-blue hue. These thoughtful glazing choices complement the brick façade and frame scenic river views.
- Location: Allentown, PA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on UltraClear and CrystalGray
- Architect: Nelson Worldwide
- Glazier: Hutt’s Glass
- Fabricator: Trulite – Cheswick
66 Galen – Watertown
This dynamic life sciences hub makes a lasting impression with intersecting volumes, a dramatic angular lobby and a curved façade. SunGuard SNR 50 on clear glass offers a sleek, silver reflective exterior, while SunGuard SN 68 on clear glass helps connect bright interiors to the natural landscape. SunGuard IS 20 thermal insulation coating on clear glass helps enhance energy performance throughout the building.
- Location: Lexington, MA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 50, SN 68 and IS 20 on clear
- Architect: Elkus Manfredi
- Glazier: Sunrise Erectors
- Fabricator: Press Glass
8111 Douglas (Lincoln Properties Global HQ)
This mixed-use structure features a 13-story office tower, luxury residences, a ground-floor restaurant and ample green space. SunGuard SNR 43 on Guardian UltraClear glass meets the City of Dallas’ glass 27% reflection ordinance, offering privacy for tenants. Guardian collaborated closely with the architect and glazier to achieve final approvals. It’s the largest Texas installation of this advanced glass type.
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on UltraClear
- Architect: HKS
- Glazier: JR Butler
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Wright City
Central Pacific Bank, Kahului Branch
The Central Pacific Bank Kahului Branch blends culture, nature and modern design. Multicolored glass panels in shades of blue symbolize Na Wai ʻEha, the region’s four vital water sources. SunGuard SNX 62/27 coating on green tinted glass helps provide balanced thermal performance and a natural, consistent look. The glass reflects Maui’s sky and ocean while offering energy efficiency, glare control, UV protection and enhanced security help meet the demands of the climate with laminated IGUs.
- Location: Kahului, HI
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on green
- Architect: Next Design LLC
- Glazier: Kula Glass Company, Inc.
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
City of Lubbock Police Headquarters
This three-story, 52,000 square-foot police headquarters hosts key divisions, investigative units and various staff. Its design complements Lubbock’s historic downtown, creating a cohesive municipal campus. SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass delivers high energy performance and aesthetic appeal – fostering a bright, welcoming atmosphere for this vital community asset.
- Location: Lubbock, TX
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Parkhill
- Glazier: Lubbock Glass & Mirror
- Fabricator: Complete Line Glass
Field Arts & Events Hall
The Field Arts & Events Hall is a cultural hub celebrating Port Angeles’ natural beauty and timber heritage. Its multilevel atrium and conference spaces feature a 270-degree curtain wall constructed with regionally sourced timber mullions. SunGuard SNX 51/23 coating on clear glass helps achieve a neutral-blue façade, flooding interiors with light and capturing breathtaking, wraparound views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains.
- Location: Port Angeles, WA
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: LMN Architects
- Glazier: Mission Glass
- Fabricator: Hartung Glass
Fort Bend Epicenter
This Texas landmark serves as a hub for sporting events, trade shows, concerts, agricultural events and more – and doubles as a storm shelter. Built at an incline, its striking glass design invites attention with help from SunGuard SNE 50 on clear glass. This solution offers low solar heat gain with a light blue aesthetic, providing ideal views inside and out.
- Location: Rosenberg, TX
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNE 50 on clear
- Architect: PBK Architects
- Glazier: Theut Glass
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
Hospital Angeles Querétaro
Hospital Angeles Querétaro spans 65,000 square meters, offering space for advanced medical services alongside a bank, restaurant and chapel. Its shimmering, seamless façade features SunGuard AG 43 on clear glass, a light silver solution for vision to spandrel matching and targeted solar performance.
- Location: Querétaro, MX
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): AG 43 on clear
- Architect: Balcázar Arquitectos
- Glazier: Grupo Tecnovidrio
- Fabricator: Grupo Tecnovidrio
Hospital Real San José Valle Real
Part of the Grupo Real San José, this Guadalajara hospital blends comprehensive care with compassionate, human-centered design. Its curved exterior creates an organic, welcoming feel. SunGuard SN 68 on gray glass to helps balance thermal performance and solar heat gain, ensuring comfort and efficiency in Jalisco’s subtropical climate.
- Location: Guadalajara, MX
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on gray
- Architect: Grupo Burboa
- Glazier: Constructa
- Fabricator: Cristacurva
la Bibliothèque Gabrielle-Roy
This renovated library in the heart of a vibrant district serves a diverse community. SunGuard SN 68 on clear glass helps enhance the building’s inviting, transparent design. Inside, a unique gold ceiling and skylit atrium draw visitors into spaces centered on cinema, arts and travel. Upper levels focus on quiet study, with expansive views and plenty of light.
- Location: Laval, QC
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: Saucier & Perotte Architecteces
- Glazier: Vitrerie Laberge
- Fabricator: Prelco
Live Oak Bank Building 4
The region’s first mass timber office harmonizes with its serene, wooded surroundings. Wrapped in cypress siding, metal panels and expansive curtain walls, the exterior emphasizes environmental preservation. SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass met North Carolina Prescriptive Energy requirements and reduced the need for a tinted glass substrate. Its neutral-blue aesthetic complements the cladding’s warm wood tones. Large windows and interior glass walls provide open sightlines to nature.
- Location: Wilmington, NC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: LS3P
- Glazier: Performance Glass
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
Maplewood Fire and Rescue Centre
The Maplewood Fire and Rescue Centre is designed for resilience with backup systems and emergency protocols in place. Located within a bird sanctuary, this project is LEED® Gold registered, Passive House certified and Net Zero. SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass enhances a bright, open atmosphere. This glass features a bird-friendly frit pattern and an attractive appearance that balances light and solar performance. Custom First Nations artwork adds cultural significance.
- Location: North Vancouver, BC
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: S2 Architects
- Glazier: Sky Windows
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Indsutries, Inc.
Mayo Clinic Mankato Bed Tower
The Mayo Clinic Mankato Bed Tower adds a three-floor vertical expansion, creating a flexible ICU, family birth center and critical care spaces. SunGuard SNR 50 coating on clear glass offers solar performance, high outdoor reflectivity and light transmission. A structured glass grid complements the warm brick façade, while an expansive curved glass façade floods interior spaces with natural light – creating a welcoming and energy-efficient environment.
- Location: Mankato, MN
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 50 on clear
- Architect: HDR Architects
- Glazier: Empirehouse
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Albertsville
Milliken Nature Center
A new nature center at Mackinac Island’s Arch Rock Plaza blends with its natural surroundings while maximizing natural light and preserving landscape views. SunGuard SNX 62/27 on Guardian UltraClear low-iron glass offers clarity, transparency and solar control for a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Guardian Bird1st™ UV glass helps reduce bird collisions. Designed with Universal Design principles, the center meets LEED® and Living Building Challenge standards, fostering a deeper connection with nature.
- Location: Mackinac Island, MI
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on Guardian UltraClear with Bird1st UV
- Architect: TowerPinkster
- Glazier: Thompson Innovative Glass
- Fabricator: Traverse City Glass
Muckleshoot Casino Resort
The 19-story Muckleshoot Casino Resort, the tallest structure between Seattle and Tacoma, redefines the skyline with its bold silhouette and elegant glass design. SunGuard SN 54 and SN 68 coatings on clear glass offer high clarity, color neutrality and energy efficiency. The sleek façade balances reflective qualities with natural light to create indoor-outdoor connections and panoramic views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline.
- Location: Auburn, WA
- Size: Large (50–99,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 54 and SN 68 on clear
- Architect: Marnell
- Glazier: Washington Glass & Glazing
- Fabricator: Northwestern Industries – Arizona
Northlake Commons
Seattle’s first mass timber office, Northlake Commons, harmonizes natural materials, biophilic principles and advanced glass technology. The design honors the site’s history while embracing future workplace trends. SunGuard SNX 51/23 low-E coating on clear glass enhances solar and thermal performance with a neutral blue aesthetic. Its high Color Rendering Index delivers natural light quality inside. Awarded LEED® Platinum, Northlake Commons embodies Seattle’s sustainable vision for workplaces.
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Weber Thompson
- Glazier: Mission Glass
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
North Scott YMCA
The North Scott YMCA serves the North Scott High School swim team and the local community with a vibrant fitness hub. SunGuard SNX 62/27 coating on CrystalGray glass enhances the building’s textured aesthetic while balancing solar control and natural light. Proximity to the Guardian Glass manufacturing facility in DeWitt, IA, helped ensure a successful collaboration for all partners.
- Location: Eldridge, IA
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on CrystalGray
- Architect: Legat Architects
- Glazier: East Moline Glass
- Fabricator: Mid-American Glass
Oakland University – South Foundation Hall
The Oakland University South Foundation Hall renovation transforms the campus’ most historic and busiest building into a modern learning space. Extensive glass façades feature 10mm Guardian CrystalGray glass paired with 10mm SunGuard SNX 62/27 HT coating on the third IGU surface. The custom glass makeup helps enhance thermal performance, provides natural light and creates a sleek, transparent exterior that shows student activity. The glass design helps establish a welcoming and contemporary campus identity.
- Location: Rochester, MI
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear and CrystalGray
- Architect: Stantec
- Glazier: Calvin & Co
- Fabricator: Thompson Innovative Glass
OSF Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy Center
This five-story, 190,000 square-foot facility emphasizes wellness and collaborative care in its design. SunGuard SNX 62/27 on clear glass plays a key role, filling interiors with natural light while maintaining a visual connection to surrounding gardens. The curvilinear transparent glass design creates an approachable aesthetic that underscores the building’s purpose as a healing space. The light-to-solar gain ratio of the glass supports daylighting goals, occupant comfort and alignment with LEED® principles.
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: TSOI KOBUS DESIGN
- Glazier: East Moline Glass
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Wright City
Paseo South Gulch I
The third and fourth towers of this four-tower development blend two historic urban buildings to elevate Nashville’s vibrant urban core. The glass steals the show from any angle, drawing people into this bustling pedestrian thruway. SunGuard SNE 50 on clear glass provides compelling reflectivity with a neutral-blue hue, while SunGuard SN 68 on clear glass delivers transparency, optimal natural light and energy efficiency to meet solar performance targets.
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNE 50 on clear, SN 68 on clear
- Architect: ESA Architects
- Glazier: Custom Enclosure Solutions
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Piper High School
Piper High School is the state’s first wall-to-wall academy high school, created by remodeling an existing elementary building and designing a cohesive, lab-focused addition to create a cohesive space designed for experiential learning. SunGuard SNX 51/23 coating on clear glass spans multiple levels, flooding interiors with natural light while offering clear views of the dynamic indoor spaces. The glass-framed entrance serves as a welcoming focal point.
- Location: Kansas City, KS
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Incite Design Studio
- Glazier: APCO Construction
- Fabricator: Insulite Glass
Revolution Labs
This bustling, energizing hub for life science innovators prioritizes the human experience. A LEED® Gold-certified project outside of the Boston metropolis, each floor of the 180,000 square-foot building features SunGuard SNX 51/23 on clear glass to balance light and solar energy with a highly appealing aesthetic. The prominent, full-height glass reception entry is sleek, welcoming and full of natural light. The stunning glass contributes to design goals that marry nature with an upscale and industrial aesthetic.
- Location: Lexington, MA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: SGA Architects
- Glazier: Lockheed Architectural Solutions
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Wright City
Rochester Institute of Technology Saunders College of Business – Max Lowenthal Hall
The refreshed Rochester Institute of Technology building celebrates innovation of the next generation while respecting the vision of architect Robert Macon. Expanding the original 1970s structure by about 80%, the project introduces lively spaces for teaching, collaboration and research. SunGuard SN 54 and SN 68 on UltraClear low-iron glass provide a natural look, balancing thermal and solar performance. Solar heat gain is managed via ceramic fritting, louvers and strategic shading.
- Location: Rochester, NY
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 54 and SN 68 on UltraClear
- Architect: LaBella Associates
- Glazier: Rochester Glass Windows & Doors
- Fabricator: Trulite – Cheswick
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
Honoring trailblazer Rosemary Brown, this ice sports center meets growing community demand with two NHL-regulation rinks, a kid’s play zone, viewing galleries and more. A unique structural design brings in ample north-facing light without impacting ice quality. SunGuard SN 68 on clear glass balances thermal performance while shaping views. The centre's exposed mass timber roof tops the mixed steel-and-concrete base. Sustainability is front and center, with innovative strategies like capturing and reusing excess heat from the refrigeration system.
- Location: Burnaby, BC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear
- Architect: HCMA Architecture + Design
- Glazier: Sky Windows
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
Savannah College for Art and Design – Indian Street Campus
Rising 17 stories, this 50,000-square-foot residence hall redefines Savannah’s skyline as its tallest building. The top floor features 13-foot jumbo glass panels made with SunGuard SNX 62/27 on clear glass. Workers used innovative equipment to safely install the panels, which offer amazing views of the historic downtown and Savannah River due to their transparent and low reflective nature.
- Location: Savannah, GA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: Mackey Mitchell Architects
- Glazier: Eastern Glass and Aluminum (EGA)
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
St. Anthony North Hospital
St. Anthony North Hospital’s five-story, 133,000-square-foot bed tower expansion brings a modern, welcoming presence to the campus. Thoughtfully designed inpatient rooms maximize views of the surrounding mountains. SunGuard SNX 51/23 coating on clear glass supports energy efficiency goals by delivering exceptional solar performance and abundant natural light. The neutral-blue reflective glass complements the warm brick for a striking look. A new glass entry provides an updated first impression.
- Location: Westminster, CO
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 51/23 on clear
- Architect: Boulder & Associates
- Glazier: El Paso Glass – Denver
- Fabricator: Manko Window Systems – Denver
Təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre
Recognized by the prestigious Prix Versailles Committee as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Sports Venues for 2024, this complex is designed to be a community landmark emphasizing energy efficiency, durability and comfort. SunGuard SN 68 on clear and gray tinted glass balances high visible light transmission with low reflectivity, flooding interiors with natural light while framing stunning views of the Fraser River. The complex is LEED® Gold and Zero Carbon Building certified.
- Location: New Westminster, BC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on clear and gray
- Architect: HCMA Architecture + Design
- Glazier: Columbia Glazing Systems
- Fabricator: Garibaldi Glass Industries, Inc.
The Quadrangle
The Quadrangle is the crown of “The Quad,” a 663,000 square-foot reinvented historic destination. Five retail buildings are organized around a modernized central plaza and green space. The 12-story office building offers spectacular downtown views. SunGuard SNR 43 on clear glass ensures superior solar control to exceed energy requirements. SunGuard SNX 62/27 on Guardian UltraClear glass delivers high visible light transmission, low outdoor reflectivity and a desirable solar heat gain coefficient.
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 43 on clear and SNX 62/27
on UltraClear - Architect: Omniplan
- Glazier: Oak Cliff Glass and Mirror
- Fabricator: Tristar Glass
UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton Campus
A new patient tower on this medical campus required high-performance glass poised to match a modern aesthetic and elevated utility. SunGuard SN 68 on gray tinted glass was selected to balance performance, aesthetics and energy efficiency. Guardian and its partners collaborated to enhance acoustic performance through tailored glazing unit configurations. SN 68 meets North Carolina energy codes and supports patient care acoustic requirements, including the tower’s roof-to-helicopter landing pad.
- Location: Morganton, NC
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 on gray
- Architect: DLR Group
- Glazier: Cabarrus Glass Company, Inc.
- Fabricator: Press Glass
Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro
The newest addition to the Anáhuac Querétaro University Central Mexico campus is an inviting stacked structure combining bold and playful articular forms with bright modern interiors. The design intends to foster academic excellence and human development. SunGuard SNX 62/27 low-E coating on clear glass helps balance natural light and reflectivity while supporting energy efficiency – managing year-round warm weather for a comfortable learning environment.
- Location: Querétaro, MX
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro School of Architecture
- Glazier: Aluminio y Cristal de la Toscana
- Fabricator: MegaGlass
University of California – Riverside School of Medicine Education Building II
The University of California – Riverside School of Medicine Education Building II blends form and function to support medical education and collaboration. SunGuard SNX 62/27 coating on clear glass maximizes visible light while maintaining a comfortable learning environment. Outdoor seating and landscaping connect the state-of-the art facility to the surrounding plaza, fostering collaboration and offering space for respite.
- Location: Riverside, CA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: CO Architects
- Glazier: Pacific Coast Glazing
- Fabricator: Glasswerks
University of Victoria Student Housing and Dining
The University of Victoria Student Housing and Dining addresses the demand for on-campus living and fosters a vibrant, walkable campus. The façade features SunGuard SN 68 and SNX 62/27 low-E coatings on clear glass to balance thermal and solar performance. The high-clarity glass connects outdoor and indoor spaces to prioritize social connection and engagement. The building earned Passive House and LEED® Gold certifications.
- Location: Victoria, BC
- Size: Small (Less than 10,000 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 and SNX 62/27 on clear
- Architect: Perkins + Will
- Glazier: Phoenix Glass
- Fabricator: Vitrum™ Glass Group
Upper Merion Area High School
Upper Merion Area School District’s new flagship facility was designed to foster 21st-century learning and career readiness with flexible learning spaces. The building utilizes SunGuard SN 68 and SN 54 coatings on CrystalGray tinted glass to enhance solar performance. The light gray color with a subtle blue undertone harmonizes with the building’s brick and metal panels. Vertical and horizontal elements on the main glass entryway bring transparency and visual connectivity.
- Location: King of Prussia, PA
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SN 68 and SN 54 on CrystalGray
- Architect: SchraderGroup
- Glazier: Entrance Systems, Inc.
- Fabricator: Rochester Insulated Glass
Waterside at Xchange
The curtain wall on this 25-story residential tower features neutrally reflective SunGuard SNR 43 on clear glass. Pairs of parallel vertical spandrels divide floor-to-ceiling glass panels with a striking, subtle blue hue. SunGuard SNR 50 on clear glass was also selected to help meet key solar performance, outdoor reflectivity and light transmission goals.
- Location: Seacaucus, NJ
- Size: Extra Large (100–199,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNR 50 and SNR 43 on clear
- Architect: Perkins Eastman Architects
- Glazier: Northern Architectural Solutions
- Fabricator: Blue Star Architectural Glass
York Judicial Center
Sustainability and a sense of calm are twin aims guiding the design of the York Judicial Center. The facility consolidates four district and superior courthouses and is the largest courthouse structure in Maine. SunGuard SNX 62/27 on clear glass is paired with IS 20 interior surface coating to welcome light and woodland views to help mitigate stress for visitors, all while supporting energy efficiency goals.
- Location: Biddeford, ME
- Size: Medium (10–49,999 square feet)
- Product(s): SNX 62/27 and IS 20 on clear
- Architect: Finegold Alexander Architects
- Glazier: St. Albans Glass
- Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® – Montreal