Kuraray Co., Ltd. has announced that architectural projects featuring SentryGlas™ ionoplast interlayers received five awards at the 2025 Glass Magazine Awards, underscoring the material’s role in advancing structural glass performance, safety, and architectural innovation.
Among the highest distinctions were “Project of the Year & Best Project Team” and “First Runner-Up Project of the Year”, recognizing the contribution of SentryGlas™ solutions across a diverse range of complex glazing applications worldwide.
The Glass Magazine Awards, organized by the National Glass Association (NGA), represent one of the industry’s most respected recognition programs. The 2025 edition included 78 nominated projects and 39 nominated products, reflecting the breadth of innovation shaping today’s glass and glazing sector. The awards ceremony took place on November 4, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, USA, with members of Kuraray’s Advanced Interlayer Solutions Division in attendance.
Award-Winning Projects
| Project Name | Location | Award |
|---|---|---|
| One River North | Denver, Colorado, United States | Project of the Year & Best Project Team |
| The Henderson | Hong Kong, China | First Runner-Up Project of the Year |
| Moynihan Train Hall | New York City, New York, United States | Best Retrospective Project |
| Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier Glass Roof | HafenCity, Hamburg, Germany | Best Feat of Engineering |
| Aston Martin Residences | Miami, Florida, United States | Best Protective Glazing |
The recognized projects span North America, Europe, and Asia, highlighting the versatility of SentryGlas™ ionoplast interlayers in meeting a wide range of architectural and engineering demands. Applications include structurally demanding façades, large-scale glass roof systems, historic building transformations, and protective glazing solutions for high-rise residential developments. 
SentryGlas™ interlayers are widely specified for projects requiring high load-bearing capacity, enhanced post-breakage behavior, long-term durability, and design flexibility, particularly in challenging environmental and structural conditions. The multiple awards reflect the growing emphasis on glazing solutions that combine performance with architectural expression.
Source: Kuraray with additional information added by Glass Balkan
