A Deposit Should Never Be Asked to Replace Clarity Paying a deposit changes the character of a glazing project. Until that point, quotations, configurations and finishes can still feel like part of an exploratory process. Once money changes hands, there is a natural sense that the important decisions have been made. That sense of certainty […]
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Sep
Sep
There Is No Such Thing as a Universally Essential Upgrade Window upgrades are usually presented as a progression. Better glass, lower U-values, slimmer frames or more specialised finishes can all appear to move the specification in the right direction. Technically, they may do exactly that. Architecturally, however, an improvement only has value when the building […]
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Sep
Sep
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: 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 […]