Illuminating Southdale Center’s $400M Luxury Wing with W&W Glass Systems

From two eye-catching canopies of 1" low-iron laminated glass—digitally printed with custom ceramic frit designs from Tvitec in Madrid—to two sleek, all-glass entrances with Stanley automatic sliders and clerestory framing using Oldcastle’s FG-3000MP Series, every element was designed to deliver elegance, performance, and precision.

Our use of SmartLift technology ensured the flawless and safe placement of each panel, reinforcing both safety and visual clarity.

In addition to the luxury wing enhancements, we also replaced the existing skylights in Southdale Center’s main common area with custom-engineered Kalwall translucent panel skylights.

Kalwall was the ideal choice, thanks to its versatility in both flat and curved configurations, which seamlessly aligns with the mall’s architectural character while meeting modern energy codes and daylighting performance standards.

Kalwall’s translucent systems deliver soft, uniform natural light while minimizing glare, heat gain, and UV exposure—creating a more inviting and comfortable experience for visitors.

Even with the main common area space's irregular roof geometry, our design-assist approach and in-house engineering team ensured a precise, weather-tight installation that blends aesthetic impact with long-term performance.

From daylighting and glazing to operable walls and fire-rated systems, we help architects and builders execute designs with precision.

You bring the vision—we’ll deliver the right systems to support it. One conversation can simplify your entire project.