Princeton University

Exterior Laminated Cast Glass

Princeton University – Neuroscience Building features a custom laminated cast glass façade that wraps the perimeter of the building, creating a distinctive architectural skin that balances privacy, daylight, and durability. TCG Glass developed a custom cast glass texture and a proprietary lamination system engineered for long-term exterior performance, providing a weather-resistant façade capable of withstanding years of exposure to the elements while maintaining its appearance.

Project Overview

Location:
Princeton, NJ

Project Feature:

Custom Laminated Cast Glass Building Façade


Project Type:

University / Higher Education


Application:
Custom laminated cast glass exterior façade wrapping the entire perimeter of the Neuroscience Building, providing privacy, daylight diffusion, and architectural distinction.


Glass Type:
Custom Textured Laminated Cast Glass


Unique Design Challenges:
Develop a custom cast glass texture and proprietary lamination system capable of long-term exterior performance while resisting moisture, UV exposure, temperature fluctuations, and other environmental conditions.


Status:
Completed

The Story

Modern research facilities demand materials that are both functional and architecturally distinctive. For Princeton University’s Neuroscience Building, the design team selected laminated cast glass to create a translucent building envelope that filters light while adding depth and texture to the exterior.


Each panel was manufactured using a custom cast glass texture developed specifically for the project. The glass was then laminated using a custom exterior-rated process designed to withstand moisture, temperature changes, UV exposure, and the demanding conditions of a permanent building façade.


Installed around the entire perimeter of the building, the cast glass façade provides a consistent architectural expression while allowing natural light to penetrate the structure. The ribbed texture introduces changing reflections throughout the day, giving the building a dynamic appearance from every viewing angle.



This project demonstrates how custom laminated cast glass can be engineered for demanding exterior applications, combining durability, weather resistance, and architectural design into a single façade system.