Acoustic PVB Interlayers in John Paul II Airport | Saflex

The bold facade of Krakow, Poland’s newly built terminal, which consists of an intricate pattern of equilateral triangles, also serves another purpose. In between the layers of glass in each triangle is a sophisticated set of Saflex polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers that have special acoustic properties.

The acoustic interlayers serve to create a quiet and peaceful atmosphere despite the surrounding busy transport system, which includes planes and trains.

Press Glass partnered with Aluprof to design an architectural aluminum system (MB-SR 60 EFEKT) that offers a seamless flat surface that encapsulates the triangular panels.

Product Benefits

• In the event of an impact, the shards of glass will remain adhered to the interlayers, avoiding the danger of glass falling on passengers below
• The structure of the glazing was SSG8/20 Argon/55.2 VSG
• The glass wall inclines 37 degrees, which resulted in the unusual appearance of the terminal