Monday, February 29, 2016

Pushing the boundaries of Shower Glass

Pushing the boundaries of Shower Glass

A Cut Above Glass is extremely proud of the fact that we are working on new and exciting frameless shower enclosure designs that break the boundaries of traditional bathrooms. This year our company is working with some of the areas most renowned custom homebuilders. These new clients have asked us to literally think outside of the box in order to create unique one of a kind glass applications. Our goal is to not only wow the home owner but to make people in general think differently about how glass can be incorporated into main focal points of the home. The upscale bathrooms of today are rooms of luxury. It is more about beauty, elegance, and style than a place to simply use the facilities. Through the use of trackless all glass steam showers, high grade stone materials, and other incredible design aspects, homeowners now have the ability to own their own spas. Bathrooms may not be the main gathering spot in the house, however people are certainly spending more and more time relaxing in them. This is why it is so important that the space is designed with the proper layout, and in an upscale manner.Steam shower enclosure

The following picture is a perfect example of a cutting edge trend in bathroom design. The builder asked us to design an entirely unique European shower application that could serve two purposes. The structure needed to provide the appearance of a customized glass sculpture that would impress clients with even the most discerning tastes. In addition it had to be a highly functional unit. With those specifications in mind we decided to incorporate a freestanding soaker tub into a large glass steam shower enclosure. This way the owner will be able to enjoy the soaker tub while at the same time relaxing in a steam bath for the complete spa at home experience. Bathrooms such as this one could only be dreamed of in the past. In order to accomplish the freestanding glass sculpture appearance, we designed this shower with the use of minimal hardware. It was actually installed using only four clamps and two hinges. We also incorporated a brand new design aspect through the use of white river rock and white tile. The difference in textures, and subtle color differences provided an upscale, sophisticated look. The square shaped double-sided towel bars where designed to provide easy access to both hanging and steam towels while looking great at the same time.At A Cut Above Glass we pride ourselves on providing the most creative glass based solutions to clients in the Scottsdale, Arizona and surrounding areas. If you are a builder, designer, or homeowner that is looking for that special design, please contact us today. We look forward to working with you.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Glass Installation Begins at New Vikings Stadium

OWATONNA, Minn. — A water tower emblazoned with the name of this southern Minnesota town soars above the Viracon campus that stretches 1.2 million square feet.





The headquarters, factory and warehouse spaces sprawl horizontally, but inside, glass is fabricated and dispatched for structures that will alter skylines across the globe, including the bold, iconic new Vikings stadium that is rising in Minneapolis.

Insulated glass is fabricated in this factory and shipped to approximately 35 countries each year, but there is particular pride in working on units whose destination is just 65 miles north.

The first units of about 8,500 total that will be used for the stadium were installed Wednesday by workers from Twin Cities-based specialty contractor, Egan Company/InterClad. Installation is scheduled to continue for roughly six months, providing enclosure of the stadium in November. The venue remains on schedule to be completed in July 2016.

Viracon VP of Sales and Marketing Garret Henson said the stadium project is only the second he can recall in his 22 years with the company during which a special T-shirt was created. Designed through a campaign, the shirt has been distributed to 1,500 employees, a substantial increase from the 20 employees on site when the company launched in 1970.

The shirt features the Viracon and Norseman Vikings logos, along with the phase, “A Winning Combination.” Several workers were wearing their shirts underneath their gear Tuesday during production of some of the units that will be used for the stadium.

“I can only remember a couple of times when we created a campaign and did something with a T-shirt,” Henson said. “The other building we did that on was for the Freedom Tower in New York City, so that will tell you the emotional draw that we have to the proximity of the stadium.”

Henson said he’s explained to his sons, ages 12 and 9, that Viracon has produced glass used in several of the tallest buildings in the world — the Freedom Tower, Willis (formerly Sears) Tower in Chicago, Taipei 101 in Taiwan and the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — but the stadium is of particular interest.


Read More: Glass Installation Begins at New Vikings Stadium by Craig Peters

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