• Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
Call us at 888.619.2226
Glass Paint
  • Home
  • About
  • BUY ONLINE
  • INFO
    • PRODUCTS / DATA / VIDEOS
    • HGTV
    • FAQs
    • Make Your Own Colors
    • LIMITED WARRANTY
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
  • 0Shopping Cart

Iconic Glass Structures – Cayan Tower

March 12, 2017/in Blog, Glass Paint/by eileen
Iconic Glass Structures – Cayan Tower

Iconic Glass Structures – Cayan Tower

Dubai is fast becoming the “go-to” city for iconic architecture. The city is home to some of the most unusual and challenging new building designs. The glass and concrete Cayan Tower is in good company. Initially called the Infinity Tower, Cayan Tower is a 73-story building with a twist – a 90° twist, to be exact.

Cayan Tower opened in 2013, and at the time of its debut, was the tallest “twisted tower” in the world. It has since been eclipsed by the Shanghai Tower, another twisted tower in China. It is currently the 86th tallest building in the world and the 23rd tallest building in the Middle East. Construction on the tower began in 2006 and was interrupted for about a year and a half to correct flooding problems in the tower’s foundation.

Cayan Tower is a luxury apartment and condominium project. Each above-grade floor is identical, but each floor is offset by 1.2°, giving the tower its distinctive helical shape. The twist is more than just a visual gimmick. The offset of each floor is enough to provide a self-shading building, which reduces the building’s overall energy consumption. In addition, the building’s twisted shape helps to shield the building from airborne sand, which can be carried by daily winds in Dubai.

The building’s concrete superstructure is specially cooled to help the building discharge heat that may have built up during the day. The overnight cooling system helps reduce the building’s daytime energy consumption. The windows in each unit are operable, which enables residents to take advantage of natural ventilation when the weather conditions permit.

Although the Cayan Tower provides exceptional views of the Dubai Marina and the Arabian Gulf, not all urban buildings are blessed with beautiful views. If that describes your situation, you can improve your view by using Glassprimer™ glass paint to coat your windows. Glassprimer™ glass paint provides translucent coverage, to permit light transmission and effectively transform an unpleasant view.

If you’d like more information about Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our site.

Photo Credit: Guilheim Vellut, via Flickr.com

Tags: glass, glass paint, iconic glass structures Cayan Tower
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
You might also like
Refresh your home for spring with glass paintGlassprimer™ catalyst – what exactly does it do?
Refresh your home for spring with glass paintSafelite Auto Glass Drops Manufacturing
Refresh your home for spring with glass paintNew glass coating could reduce energy use
Refresh your home for spring with glass paintBrewers tackle glass recycling question
Using glass paint in your homeUsing glass paint in your home
Could body armor be made from glass?Could body armor be made from glass?
glass-paint-liquid-glass-compoundLiquid glass compound may save your phone
Refresh your home for spring with glass paintRefresh your home for spring with glass paint
Popular
  • Customer Reviews / Post your ReviewsMarch 1, 2010 - 9:21 am
  • Glass Paint ForumMay 10, 2010 - 3:55 pm
  • We are Professional Grade Glass PaintSeptember 11, 2014 - 11:51 am
  • VOC Compliance…September 11, 2014 - 11:59 am
Recent
  • What kind of paint can be used on glass?October 17, 2017 - 5:05 pm
  • Tips for using glass paintOctober 17, 2017 - 4:55 pm
  • How to use glass paintOctober 17, 2017 - 4:47 pm
  • Backpainted glass backsplash is a great seasonal project
    Backpainted glass backsplash is a great seasonal projec...June 29, 2017 - 12:00 pm
Comments
Tags
art glass backpainted glass colored glass commercial glass container glass decorating with glass energy efficient glass flat glass frosted glass glass glass bridge Glass Building glass buildings glass coating glass coatings glass decorating glass decoration glass design glass doors glass paint glass paint bathroom glass painting glass paint kitchen glass paint projects glass pool glass printing glass recycling glass strength Gorilla glass how to paint glass iconic glass structures interior glass low e glass metallic glass opaque glass painted glass painting glass photovoltaic glass radioactive glass recycled glass recycling glass safety glass smart glass stained glass tempered glass

Categories

  • Activator
  • Blog
  • Glass Paint
  • Home slider
  • home-first-coloum
  • home-first-row
  • home-second-column
  • home-testimonial-row
  • Skip
  • Uncategorized

ABOUT

Glass Paint – self-priming/permanent-bonding glass paint began outside of the USA in early 1997. In late 2003 Glass Paint moved to the USA for distribution in North America.

QUICK MENU

  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Glass Paint FaQs
  • LIMITED WARRANTY
  • PRODUCTS / DATA / VIDEOS
  • Sitemap

Products

  • Complete Package, Glass Paint Component “A/B” GPPP083®/GPUC083® (Self-Priming Glass Paint/Catalyst) Complete Package, Glass Paint Component “A/B” GPPP083®/GPUC083® (Self-Priming Glass Paint/Catalyst) $265.00
  • Glass Paint Component “A” GPPP083® (Self-Priming Glass Paint only) **Catalyst required Glass Paint Component “A” GPPP083® (Self-Priming Glass Paint only) **Catalyst required $190.00

CONTACT INFO

USA / International

Toll Free: 888.619.2226
Atlanta, Georgia: 718.374.5229
Brooklyn, New York: 718.374.5229
Fax: 888.619.2226
E-Mail: [email protected]
© 2024 Glass Paint. All rights reserved - Enfold Theme by Kriesi
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
Design rehabs feature light and glassDesign rehabs feature light and glassGlass Decorating Enjoys a RevivalGlass Decorating Enjoys a Revival
Scroll to top