In 2005 we completed ‘CalPERS Headquarters Expansion Project’ (Sacramento, CA.) Here the design challenge was to create a structural glass system to handle extreme seismic conditions. In answering this challenge Paragon developed & tested a custom glazing system including proprietary hardware, which allowed for 12” drift.

In 2007, we completed ‘The Sail’ (in Singapore). The Sail is a cable suspended canopy (approx. 10,000 sq. ft.) connecting 3 buildings. With very high wind-load conditions and three sets of building movements, we were further challenged, as the design requirements were to employ a uni-directional, single cable. To answer this challenge Paragon employed experts from the maritime (sailing) industry to develop and test specialized stainless steel cables and custom hardware.

In 2010, we completed testing on ‘The Sixth System’, the most transparent façade system in the world. Utilizing specialized stainless steel cables and proprietary hardware, the structure of The Sixth System is concealed in the silicon butt-seams between the glazing panels. With no loss of floor space and no visible structure, The Sixth System is the evolution of the cable-net wall and is by far one the most advanced and transparent glazing system available.