The exhibition centre Fira de Barcelona, designed by Toyo Ito with a clear emphasis on organic, wavelike forms and glass, is one of the most significant modern buildings of Barcelona. The architect decided to use Pilkington Optiwhite™ for both the interior and the exterior, because of its excellent light transmission and attractive appearance.
Light and water are living elements; they are always featured in the work of this Japanese architect. A clean white light illuminates the stylistic wave shapes to emphasize their purity. The symbolic shapes bring to mind the elements found in nature such as rivers or clouds. They reflect the balance between modern architecture and its environment. Pilkington Optiwhite™ provides purity of colour and enhances lighting effects across an extensive range of applications. The absence of greenish tint in Pilkington Optiwhite™, compared to clear float glass, provides the total transparency needed in minimalist design, where every line or colour has a purpose.
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