Bingo!
8th August 2017

SAGEGLASS from Saint-Gobain was used extensively in the new Sunderland headquarters of online bingo site tombola, where the electrochromic glass added to the comfort of the company’s predominantly screen-based staff.

Phil Cronin, tombola CEO said: “It has been important to us to design a high spec and technologically advanced building to provide the best possible working environment for all our employees.”

Paul Milner, senior architect and design lead at Ryder Architecture, said: “Our brief from tombola for their new high-tech HQ was to provide the best possible working environment for employees and to maximise the stunning views to the River Wear and port beyond.

“It was agreed that the striking trio of roof pitches and feature glazed east elevation should not to be diluted with any internal and external shading systems.”

“The glass itself is a dynamic and intelligent electrochromic glass that tints in response to the sun path. There are four states of transparency, and in its darkest state when viewed externally the east elevation will dramatically reflect the new landscaped campus and existing Grade II listed Rose Line building, tombola’s current office.”

Alan McLenaghan, CEO of SageGlass added: “SageGlass will enable tombola to utilize their workspace effectively and ensures there is a connection to the city and the River Wear at all times of the day, no matter the season. The tombola team sought out the newest building and energy technologies whenever possible – we are happy that SageGlass compliments their approach so nicely.”