In the design of modern sports facilities, glass has established itself as a strategic material to guarantee safety and design: Faraone‘s Ninfa Stadio balustrades are a high-performance answer for designers and technicians looking for certified, aesthetic and durable solutions for grandstands.

“Many are choosing us in the knowledge that they are choosing the best for grandstand safety. Our goal is to offer transparent solutions that combine visual elegance, compliance with regulations and maximum safety. A guarantee for the future of sports facilities.” (Flavio Faraone, CEO Faraone Srl).

Faraone glass balustrades: a system tested for high crowds

With a tested resistance of up to 1000 kg/m horizontal thrust, the Ninfa Stadio system meets the most stringent structural design requirements for high-traffic sports facilities such as arenas, swimming pools, bleachers and grandstands. Laminated tempered glass combined with structural aluminium profiles guarantees strength, durability and zero visual obstruction for spectators.

Faraone balustrades comply with current regulations. Thanks to the variety of fixing types, they can be adapted to existing or new structures, whether steel, wood or concrete.

“Each parapet is calculated to withstand real stresses. Tests in the laboratory first and then on site are essential to validate supports and installation. With Ninfa Stadio, we guarantee the maximum in terms of structural safety and durability“. (Eng. Gabriele Romagnoli, Faraone structural engineer).

Where there is safe sport, there are Faraone glass balustrades

In addition to Roland Garros, the Gewiss Stadium and the Mugello racetrack, Faraone parapets have been adopted in important sports facilities such as: Tribuna Union Rugby, San Benedetto del Tronto (Ascoli Piceno); Palazzetto di Maniago (Pordenone); Palazzetto di Quartu (Cagliari); Palazzetto Derthona Basket, Tortona (Alessandria); Palabarton, Perugia; Piscina Felice Scandone, Napoli; Piscina Comunale di Faenza (Ravenna).

Each project represents an example of architectural integration, where glass enhances visibility, guarantees safety and offers structural reliability over time.

Technical and management advantages for sustainable solutions

In addition to safety, glass offers almost zero maintenance: it is resistant to salt, snow, rain and requires no painting. This translates into concrete savings for facility operators, especially in marine or mountainous settings.

Glass and aluminium are recyclable materials and Faraone solutions are designed to facilitate disassembly and disposal. “We believe in greener sports architecture“, says Roberto Volpe, Marketing Manager. “We offer systems that combine innovation, aesthetics and environmental responsibility“.

Request here for free the manual ‘Parapets for grandstands of sports facilities’, already used by more than 6,000 professionals, to find out how to design with Faraone systems.

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