Good afternoon 008 here! 

Following his latest exertions 007 has been retired and it falls upon myself to keep you up to speed. HQ has been relocated to Glassdomain’s showroom in Birminghams Jewellery Quarter, the perfect hiding place.

Due to all the cutbacks Moneypenny has been made redundant and we are sharing the place with SOVET and FIAM two of our European collaborators. I have to say I love their curves - Charlotte has got legs to die for.

 

They certainly haven’t spared any expense and we are kitted out with superb glassdesks – and when we need a meeting everyone gathers round our Poise glassconference table. I’m pretty sure Cue has had a hand in this as the innovation here is something to behold – we’ve even got glass radiators and a heated glasswall cleverly concealed to look like wood panelling.

M has teamed me up with 006mm otherwise known as Splash back – no I can’t explain I’m sworn to secrecy. He’s a canny character who seems to have a hundred different disguises. Some of the office staff call him ICON he’s well respected with the KBB fraternity. 

It’s a bit of mine field finding your way round here – weaving past the glass coffeetables, taking a left a Phillipe Stark’s Caadre mirror before arriving at my gleaming new glass desk.

 

Well its time to put my feet up and await the next mission!

 

 

 

 

Here at Glassdomain we’ve never been good at hiding our light under a bushel (whatever that is!) and like to shout our success from the rooftops (just before we jump off it!).

Well now that these cold mornings are upon us we thought we should tell you about our cracking beautiful glass radiators. Yes that’s right glass that gives out heat. They radiate gentle heat from what can only be described as a piece of art.  

We have very cleverly coupled a super efficient electric element that very cleverly heats the glass. The elements are hidden away so its totally safe and IP44 rated. 

Take a look at these three examples: -

 

 And for those of you who need something bigger there’s me – only joking but we have invented a whole heated glass wall which is a play on traditional wood panelled walls. Using a totally unique hanging rail system you can create the same effect as under floor heating on the wall: -

 

 

 

So if you need a beautiful way to heat your home, your office or secret hideaway we have the perfect solution – check it out on www.icon-glass.co.uk

 

Or stay tuned and we’ll tell you about more ways to enhance your space.

Well done Felix Baumgartner

Congratulations Felix Baumgartner – what an astonishing achievement diving through the atmosphere – that sense of freedom and space -------------.

That’s the feeling we create using glass furniture – it creates space. Being transparent it makes any room feel bigger whilst maintaining a useful resistant surface.

It reflects light – brightening any area and raising the spirits.

Just like the protection afforded to our hero the surface of glass is impervious so come what may you can keep it looking gleaming.

Glass used in furniture should always be toughened to resist the loads placed upon it and to keep its admirers safe.

So now’s your chance to take a look at our “out of this world” collection of glass furniture. With a host of stars amongst our customer base you can now see why they buy from Glassdomain.

See our collections at www.glassdomain.co.uk   

Bespoke Glass Side Tables for Tune Hotels

We have recently been busy processing a large order for curved glass side tables, which are to be used in new Tune Hotels accross the country. The first batch of tables have been placed in rooms at the Tune Hotel Liverpool Street, London.

Our Curved Glass Side Tables are now in rooms at Tune Hotel Liverpool Street, London.

The exterior of the Tune Hotel Liverpool Street.

View our full range of UV bonded glass side tables here.

ICON-GLASS - Frequently Asked Questions.

Since launching our ICON-GLASS range of digitally printed glass splashbacks, wall art and radiators we are regularly asked a number of similar questions relating to this exciting product.

We have therefore produced the following list of answers to the most frequently asked questions on ICON-GLASS: 

How much does it cost? 

For a quote, please contact our team with the required dimensions.

What are the minimum & maximum sizes?

We can digitally print onto peices of glass as small as 150mm x 100mm right upto as big as 2500mm x 1500mm. You can also place multiple peices/panels next to each other for a larger overall size.

Can holes/cut outs be included?

Of course, depending on the size of the glass panel, cut outs and drilled holes can be included for additional costs. 

Is the glass toughened?

Yes, ICON-GLASS is produced using high quality toughened low iron glass, with all edges polished.

When using ICON-GLASS as a kitchen splashback, how far away from the hobs does it need to be?

Glass splashbacks made from standard glass should be kept at least 150mm away from a heat source. However we use toughened glass, which can be placed directly behind a heat source with no problems.

How is ICON-GLASS fitted?

ICON-GLASS can be placed using a simple mirror bond/adhesive. Tubes of this can be added to your order if required.

Do you provide a templating or fitting?

At this moment in time, we don't. However, each ICON-GLASS project is different so please contact our team directly to discuss this further.

What are the delivery/lead times?

ICON-GLASS is produced to order. We aim for a complete turnaround of 4 weeks. It could be faster, however this is the timeframe we set ourselves.

If you have any further questions that you believe haven't been asked or answered above, please feel free to add them in the comments section of this blog post.

The Library of Birmingham

As a Birmingham based company with a showroom in the historic Jewellery Quarter, we are extremely excited about the new Library of Birmingham shooting up Centenary Square. The fact that it will be a large transparent glass building further cements the fact we are big fans!

How it will look.

The project, by architects Mecanoo, began at the design stage in 2008. The construction than began last year and will run through to 2013 when the Library is due to be opened.

Below is what Macanoo have to say about this exciting, major project:

Centenary Square, the largest public square in the heart of Birmingham, currently lacks cohesion or a clear identity or atmosphere.  Mecanoo’s design transforms the square into one with three distinct realms: monumental, cultural and entertainment. These palazzos form an urban narrative of important periods in the history of the city; The Repertory Theatre (REP), a 1960s concrete building, the Library of Birmingham, designed in 2009 and Baskerville House, a listed sandstone building designed in 1936. The busiest pedestrian route in the city, what Mecanoo calls the red line, leads pedestrians into Centenary Square. The cantilever of the library is not only a large canopy that provides shelter at the common entrance of the Library of Birmingham and the REP, but additionally forms a grand city balcony with views of the events and happenings on the square. 

The Library of Birmingham is a transparent glass building. Its delicate filigree skin is inspired by the artisan tradition of this once industrial city. Elevators and escalators dynamically placed in the heart of the library forms connections between the eight circular spaces within the building.  These rotundas play an important role not only in the routing through the library  but also provide natural light and ventilation. The rooftop rotunda houses the Shakespeare Memorial Room, designed in 1882. This Victorian reading room is lined with wood from the first Birmingham Central Library. Its prominent position as a rooftop aerie makes this delicate room visible from the square. The REP with its unique and beautiful auditorium will be renovated. New workshops, staff accommodations and a shared theatre and foyer space will be created for both the REP and the library.

The Library of Birmingham is a BREEAM excellent rated building and incorporates grey water systems and ground source heat pumps. Although the Library is a transparent building, it maintains energy efficiency through the buffering capacity of the building mass and the atria. Sun shading and reflective materials within the facades block the harsh rays of the sun during the height of afternoon while allowing natural daylight into the interiors. The ground floor benefits from the mass of the soil which provides buffering and insulation. The circular patio cut out of the square creates a protected outdoor space and invites daylight deep into the building. The building will incorporate a mixed mode and natural ventilation strategy. The façade will respond to external conditions and openings will allow fresh air intake and outflow. The addition of soft landscaped roof spaces will further enhance the immediate surrounding conditions.

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Aerial photo taken of the current building work.

Current building work, viewed from the ground floor.

How the interior will look when complete.

One of the main reasons we've opened our first glass furniture showroom in Birmingham is the fact we see this cultural City as being in the middle of some really exciting architectural projects. As well as the Library of Birmingham, New Street Station is going through an extraordinary transformation into a stunning 21st century transport hub. There is also a large renovation project approaching for the Jewellery Quarter, right on our doorstep.

Christmas is almost upon us! (Sort of...)

"Where did the year go?!" We hear you ask. No idea!

The build up to Christmas is always a busy period here at Glassdomain, which is why we are running out of time to guarantee Christmas deliveries.

Because our luxury curved glass furniture from SOVET and FIAM is imported from Italy, we usually aim for a turnaround time of 6 weeks, which means any orders placed now would not be delivered until the new year.

However! Fear not, because the UV bonded glass furniture we produce here in England is usually delivered within 4 weeks. Therefore, customers who order by Wednesday 23rd November can expect to receive their shiny new glass furniture from Glassdomain before Christmas.