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

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As part of Southdale Center’s $400 million luxury renovation, Simon Property Group (Indianapolis) reached out to us to help bring their bold architectural vision to life.

 We collaborated with W&W Glass Systems (New York) to deliver and install a stunning array of structural glass solutions that elevate the experience in the new luxury wing.
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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.

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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.

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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.

From Experience to Execution — MSP Terminal Projects

By Ira Hackner • March 26, 2026
MSP Airport Terminal 2 Expansion in Progress — See How We’re Delivering We are proud to be working on the Terminal 2 North Gate Expansion at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport—in close collaboration with Miller Dunwiddie Architects and Morcon Construction (Fridley) — to help bring their complex, high-visibility design to life.

Collaboration in Action: Bringing the HCMC Green Building Vision to Life

By Ira Hackner • March 17, 2026
Collaboration in Action: Bringing the HCMC Green Building Vision to Life

Livefront's Hospitality Lounge | Where Transparency, Acoustics & Flexibility Align

By Ira Hackner • March 3, 2026
In collaboration with Studio BV Architects (Minneapolis) and Mission Construction (Minneapolis), we helped bring their design goals to life for Livefront’s Hospitality Lounge — realizing a vision centered on innovation, flexibility, and modern collaboration.

Beyond the Ceiling & Walls: Impactful Color-Changing Barrisol® Environments

By Ira Hackner • February 18, 2026
Luminous Barrisol® ceilings and walls use color-changing LED technology to shape atmosphere and support how a space is used throughout the day. Neutral tones suit everyday operations, while richer brand colors can highlight events, milestones, or special moments. Warmer hues create a welcoming feel for evening use or guest receptions, with digital controls allowing lighting to evolve as branding or needs change—without physical alterations. Extending the same approach into the vertical plane, Barrisol® luminous walls are built on a lightweight aluminum framework, with integrated lighting and translucent membranes. The result is a clean, softly glowing architectural surface that delivers uniform, glare-free illumination and visual calm. When ceilings and walls shift color in sync, the space gains depth and rhythm, subtly reinforcing brand presence and guiding movement through key areas without relying on signage.

Integrated Building Systems at the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant

By Ira Hackner • February 5, 2026
Integrated Building Systems at the Ramsey Water Treatment Plant

Raydoor Systems | Shaping Space Without Sacrificing Design Intent

By Ira Hackner • January 30, 2026
Raydoor Systems | Shaping Space Elegantly

Design Intent Delivered through Integrated Systems at Carlson School of Management

By Ira Hackner • January 22, 2026
Design Intent Delivered through Integrated Systems at Carlson School of Management

More Space for More Care — Expansion at CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud

By Ira Hackner • January 15, 2026
Here is a look at a current healthcare project we are actively working on, showcasing our expertise in complex glazing, interior systems, and construction coordination—the CentraCare Plaza Expansion in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We are collaborating closely with RSP Architects (Minneapolis) and McGough Construction (St. Paul) to help bring the CentraCare Plaza Expansion design to life. From the outset, their project teams carefully factored the complex functional and operational requirements of expanded outpatient and specialty care into the overall design, ensuring each building system supports both architectural intent and long-term performance.

A Ceiling System that Provides BOTH Light and Sound Attenuation

By Ira Hackner • January 7, 2026
For the executive conference room hallway at Boston Scientific Arden Hills, (Building 5, Floor 3) RSP Architects (Minneapolis) and Cobeck Construction (St. Paul) project teams established clear priorities from the outset: to create a visually striking, polished ceiling experience appropriate for a high-visibility executive corridor, while also providing effective acoustic sound absorption to control noise transfer from the adjacent conference room. We worked closely with the RSP and Cobeck project teams to bring their design goals to life through a refined, high-performing ceiling solution.

Two Recent Zona® LYNX Telescopic Glass Wall Projects Showcase Flexible Design

By Ira Hackner • December 18, 2025
We are pleased to highlight two recently completed ZONA® LYNX telescoping glass wall projects, each tailored to the specific functional demands of its space. Working closely with the architects involved, we helped bring each project's design vision to reality, delivering precision ZONA installations that support flexibility, transparency, and long-term performance across both professional office and high-traffic environments. Both projects feature 3/8" clear laminated glass with a clear anodized finish, providing a consistent balance of durability, safety, and refined aesthetics. Below is a brief overview of each project and the unique advantages the ZONA LYNX system brings to each application.