By Glasshape
Step into the grandeur of this lakeside mansion in Texas and discover Glasshapes innovative process, where cutting-edge digital field measurements and design expertise come together to craft bespoke TemperShield curved glass, precision-fit for not one, but two breathtaking curved staircases – a true marvel!
The larger circular staircase is located adjacent to the main foyer to this prestigious home and connects to the second level which has adjoining curved glass railing, overlooking the voluminous living spaces with 7.5m (24’-6”) high studs, crowned off by a third level dome light-well which when combined has a total stud height of 11.6m (38’). The staircase and overlook railing is made of Glasshape’s signature TemperShield , clear, bent and toughened (tempered) 12mm (1/2″) glass, which compliments the clean and curvaceous design aesthetic of the houses interior.
Glasshape were once again honored to work in collaboration with Houston Stair Company , a long time Client of Glasshape, who were the structural designers, fabricators and installers of the main feature curved staircase in combination with the smaller spiral staircase. Both staircases feature our signature TemperShield , clear, bent, and toughened (tempered) glass, albeit the spiral staircase has a much tighter bend radii of approximately 800mm (31.5″). The smaller spiral staircase connects levels 2 and 3 of the house, providing access to an entertaining space complete with a bar and gallery as well as an outside covered viewing terrace overlooking the lake, which this magnificent property backs onto.
Houston Stair Company engaged Glasshapes Digital Field Measuring and Design services, to ensure a trouble free process of delivering and installing an extremely high quality finished product.
Once again, the finished result clearly illustrates the combined effort and attention to detail from everyone involved in this impressive and beautifully executed project.
Architect: Patrick Berrios Designs
Builder: Melrose Custom Homes
Delivering Bent & Specialist Glass with Excellence.
Glasshape®, established in 1986, is a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of bent, tempered (toughened), laminated and digital ceramic print specialty glass. Family owned and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Glasshapes philosophy of growth through innovation, ingenuity and customer service sees it deliver best-in-class glazing solutions in a variety of categories, with notable success in marine, architectural (residential and commercial), cyclonic, high security and heavy machinery projects.
Consistently investing in technology and capacity to meet the increasing demands from architects, designers and their clients, Glasshape® designs and supplies certified bent and flat glass, either monolithic or laminated, for almost any setting. With Australian offices in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Glasshape® provides customer centric solutions with an international reach.
Our brands are lauded and respected for the quality and craftsmanship they represent and include DurashieldMarine® marine grade glass, TemperShield® bent toughened glass, AmmoShield® and ArmourShield® attack resistant glass, StormShield® cyclone resistant glass and VisionInk® digitally printed ceramic inks.