After more than three years of construction, Apple’s 2.8 million-square-foot spaceship campus is finally nearing completion. As the final project of founder and famed perfectionist Steve Jobs, the campus is characteristically ambitious, featuring a host of exacting design decisions that were painstakingly made by the team at Apple. It took more than a year and… Read more »
Category: Bent Glass
Let the Sun Shine in With Custom Bent Glass
Did you know that psychological studies have found that people are more productive when exposed to natural light during their workdays? According to researchers in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience program at Northwestern University, employees who are regularly exposed to natural sunlight report that they sleep better at night, and experience fewer distractions and disturbances throughout the… Read more »
Adding Modern Style to Your Office with Bent Glass
What your office looks like – both on the inside and outside – says a lot about the rest of your company. Windows that are old, broken or dirty can automatically steer away potential clients and employees from walking inside or applying for a job. On the other hand, windows that are well-maintained, as well… Read more »
Upgrade Your Home to a Broken Floor Plan
The open floor plan design has become incredibly popular in recent years, melding living areas together into one large space that creates an increased flow of communication and an opportunity to spend more time together as a family. Similar in style to the open floor plan is the broken plan home model discussed by Houzz… Read more »
The Beauty of a Bent Glass Shower
A beautiful way to update your bathroom with a modern touch, frameless bent glass showers are a popular option for many homeowners. Aesthetically pleasing and easy to clean, these curved shower stalls are an elegant edition that allow for complete customization. Regardless of the amount of space you have, there are plenty of great reasons… Read more »
Custom Glass Solutions for Unique Situations
For many homes and business, simple, flat windows are more than sufficient. However, not all buildings are created the same, leading to many structures requiring custom glass solutions for rooms or to protect against something like leaks. Below are a few of these unique window situations that Bent Glass Design can help create customized solutions… Read more »
Famous Buildings With Bent Glass
Beautiful bent glass has long been a design feature in many notable buildings – some of which you may have seen in the past. Check out our top-five list of famous buildings with distinctive bent glass features below! Apple Campus 2: Cupertino, California Apple is building a new campus, known as Apple Campus 2, in… Read more »
Chemically Strengthened Glass vs. Heat Strengthening
At Bent Glass Design, there are several steps we can take to change and alter standard glass, including chemically strengthening it to improve its durability. In fact, there are multiple ways to improve the durability of glass besides using chemicals – for example, with heat. If you’re wondering about the process behind each form of… Read more »
How to Measure for Bent Glass
Measuring bent glass may sound like a complicated task, but it’s not actually as tough as you may think. While measuring a bent surface is obviously more of a challenge than working with a flat one, there are a few simple steps you can follow to get the job done. Let’s break down the process… Read more »
Laminated and Insulating – Understanding the Different Glass Varieties
Laminated glass and insulating glass can be great for many types of projects, depending on what you’re looking for in the long term. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between the two types of glasses below, including how they are each made, so that you can decide which type of glass is… Read more »
