Curved Glass, Elevated Safety: A New Era in Fire-Resistant Design
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Rethinking Safety Through Design
What if fire safety could also inspire design? Safety, when thoughtfully integrated, can open new pathways for architectural expression. The collaboration between Lecmax and Vetrotech has given rise to Asia’s first EI 15 Curved Butt-Joint Glass System, a pioneering step in fire-rated glazing. This achievement shows how fire protection can be the foundation of creativity, unlocking possibilities that bring both elegance and assurance to modern architecture.
Engineering Meets Elegance
The system is a testament to precision and vision. Curved glass panels, measuring up to 3 meters high with a 1300 mm curvature radius and an arc length exceeding 1 meter, meet seamlessly without vertical framing. The result is uninterrupted transparency, a continuous surface that feels both expansive and delicate. Crafted with CONTRAFLAM Contour, each panel withstands EI 15 fire resistance, ensuring performance without compromising clarity or aesthetic appeal. The system transforms structural integrity into a visual feature, where engineering becomes part of the design language.
Expanding Creative Horizons
From sweeping façades to fluid interior partitions, this system empowers designers to push boundaries. Its first installation at a high-end commercial project demonstrates how collaboration, innovation, and precision converge to create spaces that are safe, elegant, and inspiring. More than a technical solution, the EI 15 Curved Butt-Joint Glass System invites architects to explore new forms, proving that fire-rated glazing can be both protective and a statement of creative possibility.
The future of fire safety is transparent, elegant, and ready for what’s next.
