NorthGlass Interprets the Art of Pushing Architectural Glass Boundaries

  At the recently concluded CTBUH 2025 China Conference held in Shanghai, global leaders in architecture engaged in in-depth discussions on the theme of “Transforming High-Density Cities Toward Sustainable Development.” NorthGlass participated in the event, where Mr. Li Chunchao, Marketing Director and Deputy General Manager of the Processed Glass BU, delivered a keynote speech titled “Beyond Glass — How NorthGlass Empowers High-Rises in Achieving High-Quality Green Development.” His presentation outlined how NorthGlass continuously expands both the physical and aesthetic boundaries of glass materials through sustained technological innovation, driving architecture toward a greener and more livable future.

  The conference brought together top global architectural practices—including Zaha Hadid Architects, Snøhetta, OMA, KPF, Foster + Partners, and SOM—along with leading academic institutions, major developers, and industry associations, to explore sustainable pathways for future cities.

  In his speech, Mr. Li explained the deeper meaning behind “Standards apply to products, but not to art.” If technological breakthroughs define the physical limits of glass, then the pursuit of aesthetic extremes defines its expressive power in architectural art. NorthGlass’ mission is not only to manufacture glass but to help architects realize their boldest visions. This requires the ability to transform “non-standard innovation”into “high-standard engineering reality.”NorthGlass’ achievements can be seen worldwide: from the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Apple Park, and Huawei Headquarters, to the Guinness-record façade glass of Taikang Tower, and the 11.5-ton self-supporting giant glass panels of the Beijing Sub-Center Library. Most recently, NorthGlass produced nearly 70,000 m² of curved glass—including multi-curved, concave-curved, and saddle-shaped geometries—for the new OPPO Global Headquarters in Shenzhen, pushing fabrication precision and technical complexity to new limits. Each landmark project represents NorthGlass’ successful exploration beyond standardized production into the realms of complex geometries, super-large formats, and extreme precision—continuously redefining the boundaries of glass aesthetics.

  Powered by its dual-engine model of equipment + products, NorthGlass has grown into an industry leader with exports to more than 110 countries. Its presentation on the CTBUH stage not only demonstrated its comprehensive strength—from technology to aesthetics—but also showed the world that Chinese glass manufacturers, backed by deep innovation capabilities, are actively participating in and shaping the sustainable future of high-density cities worldwide.

  Selected NorthGlass Curtain Wall Projects