Project Case
Storgata 1
A complete transformation of a 1980s office building in the heart of Sandefjord, preserving the structural framework and adding a new glazed facade across 6,000 square metres. The southwest facing elevations needed effective solar control without compromising the light and views that define the workspace. 850 square metres of shading integrated into triple glazing resolved both.
A workplace worth being in.
All day.
Storgata 1 is a complete transformation of the former Norske Liv building in the heart of Sandefjord, designed by Schjelderup Trondahl Arkitekter. Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, the entire structural framework was preserved, saving an estimated 1,000 tonnes of CO2 compared to new construction. An extension on the north side created more efficient floor space, and a new sixth floor was added, giving the building a fresh identity while remaining firmly rooted in its city centre location.
Offices, meeting rooms, common areas and terraces throughout the 6,000 square metre building were designed with a focus on creating an inspiring and healthy working environment, with the harbour, shops and restaurants of central Sandefjord just a short distance away.
850 square metres of MicroShade® triple glazing with Super Spacer® was produced in partnership with Glaseksperten A/S and integrated across the facade in units up to three metres in height. The southwest orientation of key elevations made solar control a critical part of the brief. The passive microstructure manages heat gain while maintaining maximum natural daylight and unobstructed views across the city and towards the waterfront. The result is a workplace that stays comfortable and bright throughout the year, without blinds, without glare and without the need for mechanical intervention..
The Benefits of MicroShade
Designed to Work Without Being Seen
Modern architecture relies on glass to create openness, daylight, and visual connection. But with more glass comes more complexity: heat gain and rising cooling demand. MicroShade® is designed to solve these challenges at the source — inside the glazing itself.
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Skovlunde Skole
A former swimming hall transformed into a modern assembly space for students, staff and the local community. At the heart of it, a south-facing facade where light, views and comfort had to coexist.
Traditional blinds and screens require mechanical systems, power supplies, maintenance contracts and regular replacement. They block the view when closed and do nothing when open.
MicroShade® is integrated directly into the glazing unit. Passive, permanent and automatic, it works with the angle of the sun delivering shade in summer and allowing warmth through in winter. No moving parts. No intervention required.
No. Visible light transmission of 50-60% ensures interiors remain genuinely bright throughout the year. Unlike solar control glass, the microstructure blocks high-angle solar heat while allowing diffuse daylight to pass through freely.
Colour rendering above Ra 95 means natural light inside the building stays true to its source.
Yes. The product integrates into standard double or triple glazed units and is suitable for both new construction and retrofit projects. No mechanical systems, no wiring and no structural modifications are required.
There is no impact on the building exterior and no additional trades are needed beyond the glazing contractor already on the project.
The microstructure film sits protected inside the glazing cavity and is almost imperceptible to the naked eye, though the join between sheets is visible on close inspection. From the outside the facade looks clean and as designed.
From the inside the view out remains clear and unobstructed at all times. No tint, no visible pattern and no reduction in the quality of the outlook.
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