Crawford-Tracey Corporation recently completed the first photovoltaic (PV) glass façade in Miami Design District for Balenciaga’s flagship store. The unique façade design was spearheaded by Balenciaga’s artistic director Demna Gvasalia who brought in Onyx, a Spanish PV glass manufacturer who worked with New York-based architectural firm Atmosphere Design Group. The design team brought in Crawford-Tracey to incorporate the PV glass into their Pro-Tech 7SG, a 7” structurally g

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Installers and contract glaziers are fundamental in the process of turning a design into a real-life building for occupants and passersby to enjoy. Unfortunately, they don’t always get the attention they deserve for the important work they do in the industry. The installer spotlight gives companies a chance to show appreciation to their best employees, like Angel Garcia, head superintendent at Crawford-Tracey. To spotlight an excellent installer at your company, email jscott@