Szeged Árkád

The facade of the Árkád shopping centre in Szeged is 2000 m2 and consists of 8 mm thick painted tempered glass, which in some places divides the building as a single continuous larger surface, while in other places it enriches the appearance of the building by dissolving the large brick-clad surfaces, adding colour and LED lighting.

The 400 m2 of 10+10 mm thick tempered laminated frosted glass canopy with drilled fixing, which airily forms part of the façade surfaces, is a functionally necessary canopy, and is particularly atmospheric as it catches the light of the coloured evening illuminations and highlights the large continuous frosted glass surface. In addition, 1200 m2 of double-layered multifunctional insulating glass has been installed on the façade, striking a modern balance between light transmission, solar control and thermal insulation, with maximum safety in mind.

Safety has been the main concern for the interior of the shopping centre, with 100 m2 of EI60 fire-resistant glass installed along the escape routes, guaranteeing one hour of time to evacuate the store in the event of a fire, saving lives in the event of danger.

Stylishness was also a factor in the interior design, and the 500 m2 of stained glass cladding provides elegance to the public spaces by discreetly covering the wall surfaces between the various shop fronts, and provides a durable aesthetic and sanitary backdrop to the necessary restroom wall surfaces. Considering comfort, safety and visual impact, the 1000 m2 of bonded safety glass barrier is an elegant yet generous solution for good visibility in large spaces and building floors.