FINIGLAS | NEWS 03/2014 A transparent foyer for the Mauritshuis In the heart of Den Haag the Mauritshuis accomodates one of the world’s most famous art museums. Built from 1633 to 1644 by Moritz of Nassau the Mauritshuis is home to the royal art gallery of the Netherlands. Flamish and Dutch masterpieces from the 17th Century are on display in this renowned collection. The museum underwent major reconstruction and modernization work from 2012 to 2014. The whole entrance area is now located in an underground foyer on the forecourt, thus presenting the historical façade of the building in all its architectural glory. To reach the foyer, visitors can use either the tube-shaped glass Bright and inviting thanks to curved glass: The new underground foyer of the popular museum Mauritshuis in Den Haag elevator or the stairway, which is partly constructed from curved glass. Finiglas have manufactured the glass elements of one of Den Haag’s most popular tourist attractions, using 70 square meters heat-strenghtened low-iron laminated-safety-glass. To further highlight the curved glass elements of the Mauritshuis the whole construction is illuminated by LED-lightings. Premiere at the Glasstec Fini Curve Line Coming this October the Glasstec 2014 in Finiglas will exhibit the new “FINI CURVE Düsseldorf will once again be the highlight LINE” glazing. It is a 20mm thick, curved of the glass industry’s calendar. Every two fall-proofed glazing for balustrades and years innovators and fabricators use the parapets manufactured from low-iron, showcase to present and discuss latest mo- laminated-glass, with a three-meter arc dels and developments. As a show within length. The railing will feature LED-illumi- the show, the “glass technology live” is al- nations, making this a highlight for security, ways a special highlight. With its internati- elegance and modernity, all in one product. onal panel of industry experts and a range Modern architecture demands always new of innovative products on display, the “glass and improved solutions for individual re- technology live” is the only place where quirements, combining aesthetics and safe- research, and development, and practical ty. Curved glass is a refined material conjoi- usage are really blending. ning technical feasibility with engineering sensibility in the most elegant manner. We look forward to meeting you in person from October 21st to October 24th in Hall 11 C22 at the Euroglas AG booth. Please contact Alexander Nagel (Phone 0049-(0)2594 /78905-139, [email protected]) or Andre Wachsmann (Phone 0049-(0)2594 / 78905138, [email protected]) before the show, to schedule an appointment. FINIGLAS Veredelungs GmbH Wierlings Hook 5 | D-48249 Dülmen Tel. +49 2594 789 05-0 | Fax. +49 2594 789 05-130 [email protected] | www.finiglas.de