In contemporary architecture, transparency and lightness are highly valued. Frameless structural glass links—walkways, bridges, and corridors made entirely of glass—offer the ultimate expression of minimalism and elegance. When supported by structural glass beams, these systems combine aesthetic purity with impressive engineering performance, creating suspended links that appear almost invisible.

Edge and Joint Detailing

• Frameless edges often polished and sealed with minimal silicone or mechanical fittings.

• Structural connections transfer load to glass beams via spider fittings, bolted glass nodes, or laminated attachments.

• Horizontal & vertical structural glass support beams.
• Frameless glass appearance allowing historical features to remain visible.
• Stainless steel beam shoes & glass fixings.
• Installed with our own specialist lifting equipment & experienced installers.

All glass structures are different.  Work with our experts to design bespoke glass solutions tailored to your architectural vision.

Every structural glass product we install is supported by a comprehensive 10 year warranty .

Modern zoos are increasingly focused on enhancing visitor experience while prioritizing the welfare of the animals. Structural glass enclosures have become a key architectural solution, offering uninterrupted views, natural light, and robust safety performance. When paired with Pilkington OptiView™ anti-reflective glass, these enclosures deliver unmatched clarity and realism, allowing visitors to feel immersed in the animal environment without compromising security.

Structural glass enclosures with anti-reflective glass can be used in a wide range of zoo environments, including:

• Large mammal habitats such as lions, tigers, and bears.

• Aquarium walkways and underwater viewing panels.

• Bird aviaries where transparency enhances flight visibility.

• Interactive educational enclosures for small mammals or reptiles.

Pilkington OptiView is a high-performance anti-reflective glass that significantly reduces reflections and glare, creating a near-invisible barrier. This is particularly valuable in zoo enclosures because:

Enhanced Visitor Experience

• Visitors can observe animals without reflections obstructing their view.
• The enclosure becomes “invisible,” allowing photography and educational programs with minimal visual interference.

Improved Animal Interaction

• Animals do not see their own reflection in the glass,  reducing stress and unnatural behaviors.

Daylighting Benefits

• Anti-reflective coatings allow more natural light into the habitat, supporting plant growth and natural animal activity patterns.

Durability

• Pilkington OptiView retains its anti-reflective properties over time, even under frequent cleaning and exposure to environmental conditions.

Pilkington OptiView™ is a range of glass with an anti-reflective coating(s) to reduce visible light reflectance and to allow more light to pass through.

The Pilkington OptiView™ Range includes the following products:

• Pilkington OptiView™ Ultra – a monolithic glass with an anti-reflective coating on one surface, typically incorporated in bespoke laminated constructions.
• Pilkington OptiView™ Ultra DC – a dual-coated, anti-reflective product giving a light reflectance of only 1%, when compared to standard clear float glass that gives 8% reflectance.
• Pilkington OptiView™ Ultra Protect – a laminated, anti-reflective glass with coatings on surface 1 and 4 giving a light reflectance of only 1% with safety/security properties.

Applications include:  Shopfronts, showrooms, Façades, windows, viewing areas, Retail, merchandise displays, Museum and exhibition displays, Digital signage, touch panels, Stadia, corporate boxes, and of course Zoos!