Duke of York restaurant. Curved and retractable glazing. Doors and windows. Nex Architecture. AJ 12.2024

Architects' Journal Working Details

Architects' Journal, 2024
Duke of York restaurant. Curved and retractable glazing. Doors and windows. Nex Architecture. AJ 12.2024 Download document

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Discusses Nex Architecture design of a distinctive restaurant for Duke of York Square, London, following an international competition commissioned by Cadogan. The spiral-shaped structure, formed by a slender concrete wall, creates a dynamic presence with large openings that enhance connectivity to the square, while a publicly accessible roof garden adds to its appeal. Inside, sculptural arches and retractable curved glass panels, counterweighted like a sash window, maximize transparency and openness. As the world’s first retractable curved glass system, the design balances refined aesthetics with structural innovation, utilizing powder-coated steel, stainless steel mullions, and low-iron glass for strength and clarity.

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  • Windows and doors
  • Doors

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