august 2025
Amsterdam – Rembrandtpark in Amsterdam Nieuw-West underwent a major upgrade last year. The beloved city park, designed in a romantic neo-English landscape style, is known for its winding paths, water features, playgrounds, and sports facilities. One notable improvement was the replacement of the glass bridge sections on one of the park’s bridges with transparent safety elements from Nanogate, under the brand name Nglaze. It is expected that more bridges will be renovated in the future.
Nglaze: transparency and safety
The original glass bridge sections installed a few years ago proved vulnerable to vandalism and required intensive maintenance. To address this issue, the City of Amsterdam chose Nglaze panels: transparent, lightweight bridge elements that are impact-resistant and equipped with a nano-coating featuring scratch-resistant properties.
The Nglaze components are made from polycarbonate that is optically comparable to glass but significantly more impact-resistant and considerably lighter. The application of a nano-coating provides a hard surface layer that is more resistant to scratches and chemical exposure, keeping the panels clear and clean.
Technical advantages of Nglaze
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Vandalism-resistant: Thanks to the use of impact-resistant polycarbonate and a nano-coating, the panels are much more resistant to damage and graffiti.
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Lightweight: Compared to conventional glass, Nglaze panels are up to 60% lighter, making transport, installation, and the structural load on the bridge much easier.
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Weather-resistant: The panels are UV-stable and resistant to temperature fluctuations, ensuring long-term outdoor durability.
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Low maintenance: The nano-coating reduces dirt adhesion, minimizing the need for cleaning.
Bridges to the future
The collaboration between Nanogate and the City of Amsterdam aligns with a broader vision for sustainable, low-maintenance, and safe public spaces. By using smart materials, the park’s aesthetic is preserved while meeting the practical demands of a modern city.
The new bridge sections in Rembrandtpark are now in use. The transparent elements blend seamlessly with the park’s open character while offering enhanced safety and robustness.
With this project, Nanogate reinforces its position as an innovative company in functional design materials that are also well-suited for public environments.
Nglaze: transparency and safety
The original glass bridge sections installed a few years ago proved vulnerable to vandalism and required intensive maintenance. To address this issue, the City of Amsterdam chose Nglaze panels: transparent, lightweight bridge elements that are impact-resistant and equipped with a nano-coating featuring scratch-resistant properties.
The Nglaze components are made from polycarbonate that is optically comparable to glass but significantly more impact-resistant and considerably lighter. The application of a nano-coating provides a hard surface layer that is more resistant to scratches and chemical exposure, keeping the panels clear and clean.
Technical advantages of Nglaze
-
Vandalism-resistant: Thanks to the use of impact-resistant polycarbonate and a nano-coating, the panels are much more resistant to damage and graffiti.
-
Lightweight: Compared to conventional glass, Nglaze panels are up to 60% lighter, making transport, installation, and the structural load on the bridge much easier.
-
Weather-resistant: The panels are UV-stable and resistant to temperature fluctuations, ensuring long-term outdoor durability.
-
Low maintenance: The nano-coating reduces dirt adhesion, minimizing the need for cleaning.
Bridges to the future
The collaboration between Nanogate and the City of Amsterdam aligns with a broader vision for sustainable, low-maintenance, and safe public spaces. By using smart materials, the park’s aesthetic is preserved while meeting the practical demands of a modern city.
The new bridge sections in Rembrandtpark are now in use. The transparent elements blend seamlessly with the park’s open character while offering enhanced safety and robustness.
With this project, Nanogate reinforces its position as an innovative company in functional design materials that are also well-suited for public environments.