Good Works

Some years ago we established a way to thank clients who refer other clients to us. When a past client refers a new client to us, we make a donation to a non-profit organization on the referring client’s behalf. We have made donations to diverse organizations like the Make-a-Wish Foundation, [...]

LEEDing the way…

Glassworks is proud to announce that principal, Tish Oye, has been accredited with a LEED AP credential.

Glassworks Shines Through In Hawaii

Hawaii, HI -Glassworks participation at the 2008 Pacific Building Trade Show in Honolulu, HI on October 9, 2008 was highlighted by the firm’s introduction of recycled glass offerings as well as displays of new fabrications that shine the light on innovative ways to integrate glass into design. Part of Glassworks’ overall mission to explore the [...]

Glass by Design

Glassworks recently returned from the 2008 Pacific Building Trade Show in Honolulu, HI and we are pleased to say that along with enjoying divine sunsets and basking in the warmth of tranquil island breezes, the entire tradeshow was an overwhelming success. The Glassworks booth showcased our latest innovations and featured some of our latest glass [...]

After Hours Open House

Seattle, WA – On Tuesday, November 11, 008 from 4 pm to 7 pm, GLASSWORKS will host an AFTER HOURS OPEN HOUSE for the Washington State ASID with guest speaker, Elisabeth Beers Sandler. Part of GLASSWORKS’ on-going outreach to designers and architects, Sandler will explore the uses of glass as a value-added design element in [...]

Recycling in Paradise

The tempered glass used for shower doors is a perfect “raw” element for the recycling process. When the shower doors arrive at Glassworks, they are broken up into small, pebble-size pieces. The pieces are then put into a mold and re-fired. Under the heat of the Glassworks kiln, the “pebbles” melt together to form translucent cast glass. “The end result has the same integrity and beauty of glass made from non-recycled materials,” continues Oye, “But these pieces have the added benefit of not contributing to a landfill.”

Crystals in the Sky

Known in travel circles as the hotel that “values the genuine over the generic,” it was no surprise when DEGEN & DEGEN ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN contacted GLASSWORKS to create an entrance of glass panels for the SHERATON ANCHORAGE ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB project they were working on.

Touring the Imagination

Seattle, WA – On Saturday, April 12, 2008, GLASSWORKS opened its doors to the staff of MASINS, the Pacific Northwest’s premier furniture and interior design resource. An intimate gathering of like-minded artisans, the GLASSWORKS staff conducted personal tours of the GLASSWORKS’ facility and demonstrated the depth and range of the kilns and processes. “Nothing shows [...]

Hot, Hot, Hot

Seattle, WA – It wasn’t just the heat from the kilns that made the Glassworks’ Open House the hot place to be on Tuesday evening, February 12, 2008. The music, the food, and the crowd were sizzling as the more than 150 invited guests were treated to live jazz by Deems and a quartet of [...]

A Stairway to the Stars

“Walking up the staircase is a bit like moving through an ice castle,” says Glassworks owner, Tish Oye. “The glass presents a cool and serene environment but the warm island air that surrounds you comes directly from Pacific breeze.” The graceful duality offers a balanced environment and creates a unique pathway that feels absolutely heavenly