Architectural art glass commissions
Contemporary abstract art glass panel with clear Duncan glue chip glass and accent blue glass nuggets.
- Project Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Materials: textured clear glass, Duncan glue chip, glass nuggets and globes
- Techniques: stained and copper foiled glass,
- Design: contemporary, abstract
Elegant custom large stained and leaded glass dome roof skylight was designed for a room with a spiritual purpose in mind – meditation and praying. The stained glass dome is installed under large roof glass skylight equal to the size of decorative stained and leaded glass dome. The sky and sun above the decorative glass dome creates amazing light shows during a day throwing incredible rainbows and light shows in the room. The floral motives of the fabriques and custom made carpet are in balance with acanthus motives of the stained glass dome. Explore more images of the interiors on Katie Redpath Constable’s website >>
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass, water jet cutting, cold polished glass
- Location: Wayzata, Minnesota
- Interior Design: Katie Redpath Constable
- Construction management: Kyle Hunt and Partners
- Design: classic, rosette, acanthus
Contemporary stained and leaded glass skylight ceiling was designed for a modern custom-built home in Toronto. Double height atrium staircase crowned by a minimal design stained glass skylight. The art glass ceiling is reflected in glass railings of a staircase. When the sun hits the decorative glass ceiling the hallway walls are covered by prisms of dispersed light from stained glass crystal jewels. Stunning effects of glass light play. More images of the house can be found on the designer’s web page: Igor Vahotiv, Domus-Studio
- Interior Design: Domus-Studio
- Construction: KeyStone Group
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, crystal jewels, water jet cut ornamental steel
- Techniques: leaded glass
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Design: simple geometric design, contemporary, transitional
Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property
From the moment the front door is opened, guests face breathtaking spaces. The double-height foyer with an intricate railing up the stairs and along the second-floor gallery has what can only be called a crowning glory: a stunning domed leaded-glass skylight that would be a highlight in a luxury Belle Epoque estate.
A dome that would rival The Plaza The New York hotel is famed for its magnificent domed atrium, and this property’s foyer comes very close indeed. This beautiful foyer acts as the centrepiece of the property, and is matched by the cut quartz stone exterior of the house, yet another example of the refinement, elegance and master craftsmanship throughout.
Only the atrium at the Plaza in New York would rival the magnificent domed foyer of this palatial residence, on one of Canada’s most prestigious streets.
A luxury custom-built residence with a double-height entrance foyer crowned with a beautiful oversized atrium stained and leaded glass dome skylight inspired by the Plaza Hotel in New York. The glass dome was designed with different kinds of clear textured art glasses, accented with delicate elusive colours of crystal stained glass jewels and bevelled glass. For this luxury property we also designed a stained and leaded glass domed ceiling for a modern spa-like master bathroom ensuite
The stained and leaded glass dome The Bridle Path was featured multiple times by prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, National Post, The Gentlemen’s Journal
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, Spectrum Granite, crystal jewels, custom hand bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Interior Design: Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors
- Construction management: KeyStone Group
- Design: classic, rosette, acanthus
In Press:
- 2015 The Wall Street Journal “Skylight Designs Lighten Up” by Nancy Matsumoto Read here free version >>
- 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
- The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“
More information about the house
- Inspiration: The Plaza Hotel (Blog post)
- Story of the stained glass dome The Bridle Path creation (Blog post)
- 2014 National Post “Gallery: Bridle Path house sells for $14.2-million, a record price for a half-acre property” by Shari Kulha
- The Gentleman’s Journal “Property of the Week: The Bridle Path, Toronto“
- Elizabeth Metcalfe Interiors The Bridle Path Residence
- Pricey Pads “The Bridal Path” (house images)
Decorative classically inspired stained and leaded glass dome custom designed for the double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built house in Great Neck, New York. Colored hand bevelled glass in combination with clear bevelled glass and clear textured glass create luxurious appearance of decorative glass dome providing natural light. The glass dome was featured in Our Homes Magazine in 2010
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, coloured crystal jewels, clear and coloured bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: stained and leaded glass, custom hand bevelled glass
- Location: Great Neck, New York
- Design: classic
Large stained and leaded glass skylight ceiling with crystal chandelier for a double-height great living room floods the living space with natural light. The decorative glass ceiling was inspired by Great Britain’s classic residences. The stained and leaded glass skylight design is developed based on a simple geometric pattern with hand beveled clear and blue beveled glass. Crystal chandelier is suspended from the center of the glass ceiling. For the same house we developed an oval stained and leaded glass dome above the oval staircase and small octagon leaded glass skylight for the hallway. The interior design was developed by London (UK) / Toronto (Canada) based Timothy Mather Design. More images of this project can be found on Timothy Mather’s website.
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, custom hand bevelled glass, coloured bevelled glass, bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass
- Location: Waterloo, Kitchener, Ontario
- Interior design: Timothy Mather Design
Oval stained and leaded glass dome ceiling with crystal chandelier for an oval staircase delivers natural light in the most aesthetically pleasing style. There were two decorative glass skylights developed for one large living space. The goal was to create slightly different in design and approach decorative glass ceilings to add interest and adventure to the clients’ experience. Large stained and leaded glass square skylight was installed above the double-height great room to bring natural light to space below. The clear ellipse stained and leaded glass skylight was designed to crown an intricate oval staircase
The interior design was developed by London (UK) and Toronto (Canada) based Timothy Mather Design. More images of this project can be found on Timothy Mather’s website.
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, custom hand bevelled glass, crystal jewels, bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass
- Location: Waterloo, Kitchener, Ontario
- Interior design: Timothy Mather Design
Contemporary stained and leaded glass dome in simple geometric style provides gorgeous natural daylight and opens up the interior space below. The crystal jewels and bevelled glass flood the area with refracted light effects bringing the magic of art glass to everyday life. The large stained glass dome is installed above the double-height entrance foyer of a custom-built luxury house. This project was inspired by our decorative glass flat circular skylight that we completed for another client in Toronto
- Materials: clear acid etched glass, clear textured glass, crystal jewels, clear bevelled glass, steel frame
- Techniques: leaded glass, custom hand bevelled glass
- Location: Los Angeles
- Design: Simple geometric design, contemporary, transitional
Large scale kiln-cast art glass mural in minimalistic abstract style for a chapel of a catholic school in Mississauga. Dramatic textured painting in light using thick cast glass. The challenging task was to minimize the impact of glass blocks pattern on an artwork. The work was funded by students and their parents through a school fundraising
- Materials: kiln-cast & fused art glass, Carl Stahl stainless steel cable display hardware and steel cables
- Techniques: Kiln-cast glass
- Project location: Mississauga, Ontario
- Design: contemporary, abstract, minimal