Precision Bent Architectural Glass

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Glasshape^® is a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of bent, tempered and specialty laminated glass. A family business with global reach and a proven track record of delivering excellence. We work hard to ensure we provide a premium product and service to our highly valued glass, metal & fabrication customers, eliminating any concerns when working with Bent Glass.

Precision Bent, Tempered & Laminated Glass

Glasshape^®offers a comprehensive portfolio of fully certified architectural tempered glass for interior and exterior designs. Tempered glass is strengthened using a complex heating process before being rapidly cooled. This tempering process makes it several times stronger than standard annealed glass.

Perfect for internal partitioning, stair and atrium balustrades and frameless doors; to name just a few of its applications, our tempered glass solutions provide high-level safety and strength. Even if it breaks, it will shatter into small, rounded pieces, making them less likely to cause damage or injury.

Tempered glass differs from laminated glass in its design and specific uses. Laminated glass is typically produced using two panes of glass (tempered or float) that are joined together with an interlayer to provide maximum strength and durability. This keeps the glass panel intact even if it breaks.

This safety aspect is one of the most important advantages to using laminated glass. Glasshape can provide both tempered and laminated glass solutions to meet your specific requirements.

Applications

Commercial Bent Glass

Exteriors: TemperShield^® is a highly versatile solution that can be customised for exterior-facing projects, including shop front displays and revolving doors. Our expert team of designers can combine TemperShield^® with VisionInk^® glass-printing capabilities to control SHG and VLT properties. It can also be used for curved rooflights in atrium and other entrance way spaces.
Interiors: TemperShield^® can be applied to a variety of interior spaces to maximise natural light exposure, including for offices, shops, malls, restaurants and cafés. Within these spaces, it’s often used for internal partitioning, stair and atrium balustrades, skylights, frameless doors and glass floors. Use VisionInk^® to create striking and colourful digital ceramic images to be fused right into the glass surface.
Cabinetry: We can modify TemperShield^® using Glasshape’s glass-bending capabilities, making it perfect for presentation cabinets. It can also be combined with BanditShield^® to provide protection from “smash-and-grab” burglaries.

Residential Bent Glass

Balustrading: Curved toughened (tempered) glass gives new and renovated homes additional light and space that allow for unobstructed views and protection from wind. Structural balustrades require the glass to take handrail loads, so they must use toughened safety glass. The loading on the glass is determined by NZS4203 or AS/NZS 1170.
Curved staircase balustrades: Bent glass railings can be used to enhance the aesthetic of a curved staircase, which is the focal point in many large residences. Glasshape produces the tightest bend on a 12mm (1/2″) pane with a radius of just 700mm (28″), an industry benchmark.
Residential bay windows: Curved glass bay windows help accentuate the façade of contemporary dwellings. Long, sweeping curves allow for distinctive designs and panoramic views, with the generous expanse of glass enhancing the feeling of openness and freedom, while also letting in plenty of natural light.

Architectural Bent Glass Gallery

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Sapphire Lounge - LaGuardia Airport - TemperShield Bent Architectural Glass

Flying High in Luxury

Take a look inside the Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport and discover a new level of pre-flight luxury.

Headlands Technologies - TemperShield Bent Glass Staircase

An Oasis In The Sky

Elevate your senses at Headlands Technologies’ new offices in the iconic Bank of America skyscraper. Experience breathtaking cityscapes and exceptional design.

Twin Helical Staircase

Be prepared to be amazed as you step into this magnificent residence with a breathtaking twin helical staircase. Twice as impressive!

High Roller Staircase

Enter this distinguished residence and be welcomed by breathtaking vistas of the Las Vegas Strip, enhanced by a stunning circular staircase. Viva Las Vegas!

Waterline Square - NY

Providing the ultimate lifestyle experience in New York City, Waterline Square is home to an extraordinary collection of indoor amenities

Galleria

A reimagined workplace to socialize, relax and do business

Customer Testimonials

Our goal is to deliver excellence in everything we do and our Customers are our best indicator of this. Their feedback is invaluable and provides a measure to ensure we are delivering on our promise. So don’t take our word for it, see what they have to say.

Slide 1

"Glasshape proved to be an invaluable partner on the Sapphire Lounge project. Their unwavering commitment to both service and quality was instrumental in the project's resounding success. We continue to rely on Glasshape as our preferred vendor for glazing systems and will undoubtedly turn to them first for future projects."

Tomas Rojcik

EeStairs America Inc.

Slide 2

"The new partnership with Glasshape on the Headlands project was a success and one that will continue. This project had several different radii and very tight tolerances. Glasshape did an amazing job ensuring the edgework, radiuses and hole patterns were exact. The glass arrived at our facility and first thing we noticed is that it was packaged securely and both sides of the glass were protected by film ensuring no damage during shipment. Glasshape’s attention to detail, schedule, logistics as well communication throughout the project were like none other. We look forward to working with Glasshape on future projects. The finished product speaks for itself, but you definitely notice the pride and care that was taken on every lite of glass."

Scott Heidemann

Glass Solutions, Inc.

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"In an industry where precision is key, Glasshape consistently delivers perfection on the first try, every time. Specializing in bent glass manufacturing, Glasshape brings innovation and excellence to a niche market, setting a new standard for quality and craftsmanship. Having spent many years witnessing various trends and offerings, I can confidently say that Glasshape truly stands out. Their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction is evident in every interaction. The meticulous attention to detail and exceptional service they provide are second to none. The professionalism and dedication of the Glasshape team ensures that every piece of bent glass is of the highest quality. Glasshape doesn't just meet expectations - they exceed them. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of superior bent glass products."

Lee Puffer

GRC Atlanta Inc.

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"We had been talking about using Glasshape for our curved and twisted glass for a while. Finally we did. They came out and did a 3D scan of the stairs so that we didn't have to make templates. Then they created a model of the stair and the pieces of glass for approval. The glass arrived on the promised date. The install went really well. They were hard standoffs to hit because we could only use a 5/8" hole so there wasn't much play. Every hole hit where it was supposed to. I was very impressed. The cost was a little more than standard curved glass but it was worth every penny."

Jonathan Webster

JD Stairs Inc.

Slide 5

"Having worked with Glasshape in the past, on both larger and smaller projects, the decision to work with them once again on Quality Chemical Laboratories was easy. The design and installation of a point based, curved system is complex and requires an extremely high level of detail through all phases as the quality of system depends almost entirely on the fitment and quality of the glass. Glasshape delivers curved glass that is among the highest quality I’ve seen in the industry. Combined with their streamlined logistics and professionalism, they are a valued partner and have helped in our success on many projects."

John Andreacchi

P&P Artec Inc.

Slide 6

"After reviewing the Kenilworth project, I knew I would be working with Glasshape again to complete it. This is one of the most challenging projects that we have done, and Derek Spoel was very helpful in finding solutions to keep it moving forward. He was able to answer any and all questions we had as we were progressing through the project. The pricing was very competitive given the complexity, and we were able to keep it to a reasonable level to win the job. Once they finished production of the glass, we were able to track it as it arrived on time to our location. Regardless of the size of the project they are my go-to for bent glass. With the quality of the glass and customer service they make it very difficult to consider anyone else."

Estevan DeLeon

IronWood Connection

Slide 7

"Glass and Metal Craft (G+MC) was chosen by glazing contractor Architectural Glass and Metal to engineer, perform complex on-site measurements and deliver a complete glass stair and railing package staged for easy installation on the Amway Treehouse project in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the complex curved glass portions, G+MC chose to work with Glasshape, who has a tremendous reputation for spectacular service, trustworthy project management and beautiful finished glass products with highly accurate dimensions. True to form, Glasshape did not disappoint. They were very easy to work with and delivered a great product, on-time and right. We look forward to our next project collaboration!"

Andy Russo

Glass and Metal Craft

Features & Benefits

Bending Options:

2D, 3D and complex curves, including conical, spherical, J-curves and tangents.
Standard Sheet Thicknesses:

Thicknesses from 4mm (1/8″) -19mm (3/4″).
Standard Sheet Dimensions:

Standard dimensions up to 3900mm (154″) x 2440mm (96″) and oversize capabilities.

Compatibility:

Compatible with laminate and print.
Tints and Glass Types:

Large range of glass types available off the shelf or bespoke to your specifications.

TemperShield^® - Bending Capabilities

Our architectural glass products can be custom-made to fit your project’s parameters. Glasshape can manufacture a comprehensive portfolio of certified specialty architectural glass in both flat panes and our signature bends. We have the ability to bend our glass into many different shapes and sizes, providing a limitless array of options for custom designs.

Our glass is bent using two main methods

2D - Two Dimensional :

When using this design, the direction of curvature runs in one direction, effectively creating a cylindrical form.

3D - Three Dimensional:

Three dimensional designs use a multi-directional bend, resulting in a complex curvature, like a dome.

TemperShield^® - Typical Bending Options:

Try the Glasshape^® - Bent Glass Calculator

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Calculator Instructions

In the “Parameters” side bar, select your desired “Glass Thickness” from the drop down menu.
Select the “Driving Surface” from the drop down menu; this is the surface the “Input” measurements are applied to.
Enter the “Height” of the panel – this is required regardless of other Input measurements.
In the “Inputs” section, “Tick” two of your preferred measurement values and unselect the others.
In the “Slider Inputs”, enter your measurements based on the Inputs you selected in the previous step and zero-out the other values.
See resultant panel in the 3D view to the left. The panel dimensions and whether we can produce this panel will be displayed.

Any questions or issues? Feel free to reach out and we’ll do our best to achieve the result you want.

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Glasshape Contacts

New York: +1 (332) 255 6319
Seattle: +1 (206) 538 5416
Email: info@glasshape.com

Derek Spoel

Business Development Manager
Cell: 206 538 541
Email: derek.s@glasshape.com