Anything is possible with a pioneering spirit

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Ueli Steck, Swiss extreme mountaineer – he climbed all 82 four-thousanders in the Alps in just 61 days.

GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU MAKE THE RIGHT MOVES.

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Switzerland’s Ueli Steck is one of the best solo and speed mountaineers in the world. For years he has inspired the public with unique feats, such as his climb of all 82 four-thousanders in the Alps, and his ascent of the north face of the Eiger in a world record time. Constantly seeking out new challenges and mastering them with Swiss precision is something he shares with air-lux.

“Only top performance can open new horizons.” This is a belief that Ueli Steck und Heinz Sauter, owner and CEO of air-lux, have in common. They both know that when the right experts bring their experience and knowledge to a project, the result is innovation.

The large-scale floor and ceiling-flush sliding window system from air-lux relies on sophisticated technology that delivers world-beating results – just like Ueli Steck. And that’s how they have both climbed to the top of their disciplines.

Two worlds sharing the same standards of quality and precision: Ueli Steck (right) and Heinz Sauter shake hands in the air-lux production hall in Engelburg, Switzerland.

CONSTANTLY EXPLORING, CONSISTENTLY EXCEPTIONAL.

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The physical demands of large-scale glass façades mean that conventional sealing techniques do not measure up. That’s why air-lux has patented its own air-assisted sealing system. It means that air-lux remains 100 % sealed – even in extreme winds and driving rain. And it comes with a most welcome side- effect – unparalleled absorption of external noise.

Design freedom with system support.

Absolute impermeability, absolute comfort.

THE FRAMELESS SYSTEM THAT DEFIES THE ELEMENTS.

air-lux is the floor and ceiling-flush system with large-scale sliding windows that offers exceptional benefits thanks to the inflatable seal concept.

With air-lux, in addition to a frameless window frontage in exceptional dimensions, the flexible, customisable range also extends to sliding panels and a range of opening and tilting options. This offers architects and developers a whole new range of design and expression possibilities. The result – Architecture that sets new standards.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE GERMANY

A miracle of restraint, this simple geometric form seems to float amid a green landscape. The lightness of the building comes from the high, open air-lux glass façade. Residents and visitors alike thrill to the transparency and love the comfortable interior climate.

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APARTMENT BUILDING | B125 ZUG

This is Switzerland’s first high-rise apartment building with a sliding window façade. The captivating 56-metre complete façade combines natural stone with glass, and an integrated, externally mounted shading solution. The 18-storey building owes its surprisingly light aes-thetic to the 136 horizontal, air-tight sliding windows from air-lux.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE ZURICH

The stunning, stripped-down architecture of this house is thanks in no small part to the 19 manually operated, air-tight sliding windows from air-lux. The combination with natural stone lends the building an unmistakable elan. The glass railings and the air-lux safe safety components are integrated seam-lessly into the architecture.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE SWITZERLAND

This is an exquisite house of much refinement with 13 air-lux sliding windows – some fully automatic, some manually operated – that open even at the corners.The use of air-lux safe ensures the highest safety levels. air-lux also took care of the glass railings, glass floors and exterior shading – not to mention the ventilated, burnished brass façade and ornamental laser plates.

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APARTMENT BUILDINGS ZURICH

An exclusive building project with the finest living spaces set in a sublime garden landscape. The interiors of the nine park villas are flooded in light thanks to 101 air-lux sliding windows with a room height of 2.5 metres and a width of more than 2 metres. With RC 2 burglary protection the glass façade offers the peace of mind that comes from true security.

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MULTI-STOREY BUILDING | ONE-ONE ZUG

The façades of the two One-One towers, comprising Alucobond sheets, reflect the changing play of light just like rock crystal. The effect is due partly to the 58 air-lux sliding windows in the towers, which reach 46 and 49 metres respectively, with a total façade surface of 6,200 m2. air-lux windows are the perfect partners for multi-storey construction projects, as they are easy to combine with a wide range of system profiles – and the patented, inflatable seal ensures 100 % air-tightness and impermeability, even in driving rain and howling winds.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE GERMANY

The architecture’s strong horizontal lines frame the glass façade, with frameless air-lux sliding windows ensuring a graceful aesthetic. The glazed elements, with a height of 3 metres and a width of 3.2 metres, are installed flush to floor and ceiling. Motorised sli-ding windows, integrated tilting windows, completely glazed corners, glass railings and textile shading solutions further increase comfort levels. And air-lux safe components ensure the safety of the residents inside.

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BUCKHAUSERSTRASSE 34 – 36 ZURICH

The new Hotel Placid building takes its inspiration from the local urban architecture and fits seamlessly into the cityscape. The exposed concrete façade represents authentic, timeless design. Floor-to-ceiling air-lux windows have been installed like picture frames and guarantee absolute silence inside thanks to air-lux’s pneumatic sealing system.

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RESIDENCE TICINO

These two apartment buildings, with four luxury apart-ments each, rejoice in breathtaking views – thanks to 46 air-tight air-lux sliding windows with a height of 2.8 metres and widths of up to 4.8 metres, with no profile pillars. The corner windows can open out completely, allowing a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE CENTRAL SWITZERLAND

This building was conceived with the highest standards in mind for both aesthetics and security. And the 19 fra-meless sliding windows and air-lux safe components ensure that both requirements are fulfilled to perfection. Motorised air-lux sliding windows offer firstrate ease of operation – here reaching 5 metres in length and ex- tending upwards to 2.8 metres.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE ZURICH

The first impression of this generously sized house is a sense of architectural restraint. But look closer and you discover a refined façade that lends it an additional allure. Laser-cut concrete and air-lux glass elements combine to form a harmonious whole – with a few surprises. When the sliding windows are open, they stand before sections of wall clad in black, enamelled glass. The result – beguiling aesthetics and high quality living.

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PRIVATE RESIDENCE TICINO

This imposing, staggered cube exudes elegance and lightness despite its volume. That’s the mission of the 16 air-lux sliding windows – up to 6 metres wide and 3 metres high. The motorised operation offers residents a level of comfort that enhances an already exquisite dwelling.

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Quality of life – it’s systematic.

air-lux stands for the ultimate in operating and living comfort. A button with integrated LED in the window frame controls window operation. Sliding windows can be opened and closed manually or fully automatically, smoothly and quietly – with no effort at all.

The functions can be controlled through the building’s control system or with mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. In exterior areas, entry options such as key switches, codes, fingerprints and badges are all possible. In the event of a power failure, the elements can be operated manually and close auto- matically. Further options include the automated shading system, slot ventilation and protection from insects.

OPERATING COMFORT UNBEATABLE SEAL

With the patented, air-assisted sealing system, air-lux sliding windows guarantee outstanding construction qualities. The circumferential ring seal ensures 100 % tightness when the window is closed.

Thermal insulationClassification according to EN 10077-1:0.92 W / m² K, Ug 0.6 W / m² K

UW value / object-related0.83 W / m² K, Ug 0.5 W / m² K

Air permeability classification according to EN 12207: 1999 – 11

Class 4

Driving rain impermeabilityclassification according to EN12208: 1999 – 11

Class E1500

Wind loadClassification according to EN12210: 1999 – 11 / AC: 2002 – 80

Class C4 / B41600 Pa, max. 2400 Pa

Burglary protectionResistance class WK 2 / RC 2WK 3 / RC 3

Window height up to 3 m

Noise insulationUp to 43 dB depending on elementsize and choice of glass

Seal inactive Seal active Seal active – 100 % sealed

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AIR-LUX INTEGRATED DRIVE

Drive motor, control electronics with air generation and operating elements – with air-lux, they are all fully integra-ted in the window and frame system, and are essentially maintenance-free.

No matter what type of opening, the air-lux integrated drive is invisibly incorporated into the framework, thus avoiding installation niches or recesses in the ceiling.

Standard operations are carried out through an in-built LED button. Naturally, you can also control it through a building system or mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

Ultimate security.

The air-lux safe configuration with additional components, multipoint locking and laminated safety glass ensure the greatest protection against burglary – up to resistance class RC 3. If required, alarm glass and bullet-resistant glazing can be incor- porated to offer further security.

The air-lux system can also be integrated into surveillance con- cepts and building services with electrical components. Here, air-lux works closely with electrical planners and security experts.

AIR-LUX SAFE

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AIR-LUX CONNECT

connect stands for innovative treatment of fine materials. It combines an aluminium core with fine wood for interiors, or with bronze for external areas.

Aluminium, wood and glass. Three materials that complement each other perfectly in an architectural setting. With connect, air-lux offers a degree of design freedom that traditional solid wood windows cannot match. The large-scale aluminium sliding windows combine with 16 types of wood in interior areas.

The feel, appearance and surface can be individually determined for wood, aluminium and bronze. The result – a living space of exquisite beauty and extraordinary character.

air-lux sliding windows can be individually matched to any profile, integrating into the building envelope threshold- free. This gives architects and developers the flexibility they need.

SPECIAL DESIGN

Sliding window “tilted”

Sliding window “curved”

Sliding window “exterior corner, no pillar”

Sliding window “vertical opening”

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GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

air-lux is a quality Swiss product – from development to assembly, air-lux stands for one-stop planning and production.

Customers benefit from a 10-year guarantee for frames, fittings, seals and function. In addition, service is available 24 hours a day. You can always rely on air-lux.

– 100 % impermeable thanks to a patented inflatable sealing system

– Frameless sliding windows up to 18 m2

– Profiles made of aluminium, wood and bronze

– Burglary-resistant up to resistance grade RC 3

– Design versatility with different elements, arrangements and opening types

– Bulletproof special glazing up to 60 mm thick

– Floor-to-ceiling installation

– Gap opening, wheelchair accessibility

– Sound insulation: up to 43 dB

– Thermal insulation: 0.83 W / m2 K

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Ueli Steck on Ueschenen,

Kandersteg

Photo: Dan Patitucci, Interlaken

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Ueli Steck on the

Teufelsgrat, Mont Blanc

Photo: Robert Bösch, Oberägeri

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Ueli Steck with Heinz Sauter,

production hall in Engelburg

Photo: Daniel Ammann, Herisau

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Gurten Pavilion, Bern

Architect: mlzd, Biel

Photo: Alexander Jaquemet, Erlach

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Private residence, Germany

Architect: Werner Sobek, Stuttgart

Photo: Zooey Braun, Stuttgart

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Apartment building | B125 Zug

Architect: Philipp Brühwiler, Zug

Photo: Valentin Jeck, Stäfa

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Private residence, Zurich

Architect: Arndt Geiger Herrmann, Zurich

Photo: Beat Bühler, Zurich

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Private residence, Switzerland

Architect: Frieri Architekten, Lucerne

Photo: Valentin Jeck, Stäfa

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Apartment buildings, Zurich

Architect: Peter Kunz Architektur, Winterthur

Photo: Dominic Marc Wehrli, Regensdorf

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Multi-storey building | One-One, Zug

Architect: CSL Partner Architekten, Zug

Photo: Valentin Jeck, Stäfa

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Apartment building Germany

Architect: jp.plan GmbH, Aschaffenburg

Photo: jp.plan GmbH, Aschaffenburg

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Buckhauserstrasse 34 – 36, Zurich

Architect: E2A / Piet Eckert und Wim Eckert

Architekten, Zurich

Photo: Rasmus Norlander, Zurich

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Apartment building Ticino

Architect: Itten + Brechbühl, Bern

Photo: Hannes Henz, Zurich

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Private residence, central Switzerland

Architect: Wild Bär Heule, Zurich

Photo: Roger Frei, Zurich

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Private residence, Zurich

Architect: Jäger Zäh Architekten, Zurich

Photo: Jäger Zäh Architekten, Zurich

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Residence, Ticino

Architect: Silvia Gmür Reto Gmür Architekten, Basel

Photo: Hélène Binet, London

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Photo: Daniel Ammann, Herisau

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