Neoparium

Neoparium, also known as Neopariés, is a glass material made in Japan by Nippon Electric Glass. Described as "crystalized glass ceramic," it was developed as an architectural cladding material for use in harsh environments. Typical units are 5/8" thick in a number of opaque colors.^[1] Panels can be fabricated with curves.

The material was most notably used to replace failing marble cladding on the BMA Tower in Kansas City, Missouri, where material replacement was reviewed for compliance with National Register of Historic Places status.^[2]

References

1. ^ Curtis, Wayne (September/October 2002). "The same, only better". Preservation Magazine. http://wayne.curtis.googlepages.com/leverhouse. Retrieved 2009-05-07. 
2. ^ Rosin, Elizabeth (May 20, 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: BMA Tower". National Park Service. http://www.dnr.mo.gov/shpo/nps-nr/02000886.pdf. Retrieved 2009-05-05. 

External links

• Neopariés at TGP Architectural
• Neopariés crystallized glass cladding on Selector