A60 Butt Joint Glass Wall – Kaune

Submitted by: Nette Seppälä
Supplier: Kaune Oy
Found onboard: Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – Legend of the Sea

Kaune’s A60 butt joint glass wall should win Interior Product of the Year because it combines fire safety, clear views and practical benefits for both guests and cruise operators.

The IMO MED-certified system provides A60 fire protection without vertical frames between the glass panels. The panels join directly to each other, creating a continuous glass wall that makes spaces feel more open and connected. This gives designers greater freedom to create beautiful interiors while meeting essential fire safety requirements.

The wall also supports guest comfort. It offers 45 dB sound reduction to help create quieter spaces, while the glass provides clear views without visible waves or distortion. This allows guests to enjoy the surrounding design and views with fewer visual interruptions.

Practical features make the product well suited to life on board. The glass is lightweight and offers improved impact resistance, an important benefit in busy public areas. It is also fully moisture-resistant and UV-resistant, making it suitable for damp areas and spaces exposed to sunlight. These features give designers more options for where and how the wall can be used.

Its use in Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas project shows how this solution can support modern cruise ship design.

Kaune’s A60 butt joint glass wall brings together the qualities this award celebrates: innovation, good design and functionality. It deserves to win because it combines essential fire protection with quieter, more open spaces and practical features that matter in everyday use.