Statement regarding the glass incident at Varso Tower
On 22 September, a single incident occurred on the 11th floor of Varso Tower involving damage to one of the façade glass panes. As a precautionary measure, the building’s management immediately cordoned off the entire internal roadway to restrict access to third parties. Rope access technicians were called to the site but, due to weather conditions, were unable to begin work at height straight away. Following the damage to the outer glass pane, breakage occurred.
The actions taken by the emergency teams were aimed primarily at securing the site, preventing any further potential breakage, and, above all, ensuring the safety of bystanders and building users.
Small fragments of glass fell onto the pavement and café garden area, which had already been closed off and secured. The service teams, in line with procedures, promptly carried out the necessary measures. Today, rope access technicians and cleaning services at Varso Place are removing the remaining glass from the cordoned-off area.
The façade structure of Varso Tower remains fully safe and compliant with all required building standards. The building is fitted with modern tempered glass, which, in the event of damage, shatters into small pieces, thereby minimizing potential risks to people in the vicinity.
The incident review confirmed that only the external glass pane was damaged, while the two internal panes remained intact. This was the result of a phenomenon known in the industry as spontaneous tempered glass breakage, which may occur due to nickel sulphide inclusions. Such cases are extremely rare and usually appear within a few years of glass production.