Tag Archives: Period Property Windows

The Case Against Black Window Frames

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Black Became Contemporary — Then Became Automatic Black window frames did not become popular by accident. Against pale render, brick, timber or glass, a dark frame can give an elevation clarity and definition. It became closely associated with aluminium glazing, contemporary extensions and a particular kind of restrained modern architecture. Used deliberately, the effect can […]

Curved and Arched Glazing: A Considered Comeback

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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 […]

The Steel-Look Revival: Genuine Steel or Aluminium Alternative?

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Steel-Look Is an Aesthetic. Steel Is a Material. The phrase “steel-look glazing” can make a complicated design decision sound surprisingly simple. It is often used to describe dark-framed windows and doors with narrow-looking profiles, strong glazing divisions and the distinctive geometric character associated with traditional metal glazing. But there is an important distinction to make […]