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Winning
curves
Tight glass shaping made
this contemporary stair
balustrade achievable
and affordable
Glass can be curved and manipulated to
suit a variety of architectural situations –
but just how tight a curve can go has often
been a limiting factor. However, with the
right manufacturer, the options are greater.
This spiral staircase – at the head
office of leading Australian custom home
builder Atrium Homes – is a good example
of advanced glass manufacturing producing an ideal outcome for all concerned.
The tricky stair project was measured
up by ErgoMeasure, and glass specialists
Glasshape created the panels accordingly.
The final spectacular staircase was
installed by Aristo Balustrades.
Glasshape’s Bryn Williams explains
why his firm made the difference.
“The internal panels are as tight as we
could bend 12mm glass – creating a dramatic 700mm radius. This is as tight as
the industry can achieve,” he says. “Our
depth of experience and manufacturing
capabilities helped in other ways, too.
Huge benefits were gained in economies
of scale, by supplying 25 panels in just
three different radii. This meant three
set-up costs were spread across multiple
panels, greatly reducing the cost per unit.“
All glass products from Glasshape are
made to the highest safety standards.
For details, contact Glasshape, phone
(09) 422 2565. Email: [email protected].
Website: www.glasshape.co.nz
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This page: Tight curves in the glass balustrade help
make this sculptural spiral staircase stand out. The
25 panels required were precision manufactured by
glazing specialist Glasshape.
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