The Return of the Curve Is Bigger Than Glazing Curved and arched glazing is becoming more visible in contemporary residential architecture. But the change is not really about windows. The curve itself is returning to architecture. Arched doorways, rounded corners, curved walls, sweeping staircases, softer joinery and sculptural kitchen forms are appearing within homes that […]
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Section 1: Have You Agreed the Right Specification—Not Just the Right Product? Paying a deposit often feels like the point where a glazing project becomes official. The decisions appear to have been made, the products selected and the installation begins to feel real. Yet architects rarely think of this stage as simply ordering windows and […]
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Section 1: Don’t Start by Comparing Quotes—Start by Comparing Expertise When homeowners begin looking for a glazing supplier, the first comparison is often price. Quotations are gathered, specifications are skimmed and attention naturally focuses on the figure at the bottom of the page. It is an understandable approach, particularly when glazing represents a significant investment […]
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Section 1: Measurements Come Last—Architecture Comes First When homeowners hear the phrase “made-to-measure glazing”, the first thing that often comes to mind is a tape measure. The assumption is understandable. If windows or doors are being manufactured specifically for a property, then accurate dimensions must surely be the starting point. In reality, architects approach bespoke […]