Glassworks Shines Through In Hawaii

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 dynamic use of glass for residential and commercial new construction and remodeling projects, the featured offerings highlighted the company’s forward-thinking stance in the field of design.

Spotlighting the exhibits were textured glass that resembles ice. Born from a project for the ICE SPA at the SHERATON ANCHORAGE, the process allows designers to implement crisp, innovative glass materials as a unique design element. Also featured are the firm’s latest offerings of slumped and mirrored glass. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom backsplashes, the reflective glass surfaces provide detail and variety that traditional splash back materials cannot achieve. Always exploring the use of color, the booth also featured samples of Glassworks ’ innovative use of multi-colored glass and glass with painted designs. A unique opportunity for customization and design, the multi-colored glass and paint processes can be fabricated to echo any color element in a design pallet and can be matched to interior or exterior tile, paint, fabric, or even upholstery.

The show was also an opportunity for Glassworks to draw attention to its ongoing partnership with Quantum Building Products of Kailua-Kona, HI. Featured at the Quantum Building Products booth were two examples of wooden doors built with Glassworks ’ door panels fabricated in “illustrated” slumped glass. The first door incorporated slumped glass panels with a creative, life-size bamboo pattern. The second door integrated a traditional kimono pattern into the slumped glass process. Part of Glassworks innovative way of using molds and pattern glass, the ‘illustrative’ effect can be realized in any pattern or shape and can be customized to fit any door or window Quantum Building Products makes.

As part of the Glassworks’ trade show tradition, there was a drawing for a large, kiln form decorative glass bowl. This year’s lucky winner was Heather Beerman of Susan Palmer Designs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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After Hours Open House

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 both residential and commercial settings. GLASSWORKS staff will also conduct tours of the studio and give guests an opportunity to see glass in the making as they conduct fabrications demonstrations throughout the evening. Sushi, sake, and beer will be served.

Sandler is Director of Interior Design for Sandler Kilburn Architects LLC in Seattle, WA, on of the leading interior design forms in the Northwest. A graduate of the Massachusetts Interior Design institute, Sandler has received the Designer of Distinction Award and has been a featured speaker at the ASID National Convention.

The American Society of Interior Designers was founded in 1975 and is the leading organization for interior design professionals. Through education, advocacy, and community building, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and demonstrate how the power of design to can change people’s lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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The Winning Hand

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]When the new TULALIP RESORT CASINO opened its doors in Tulalip, WA, the state-of-the-art gaming facility, convention center, and luxury hotel picked a winning hand when it contacted GLASSWORKS to create works of art for the facility. Designed to reflect the excitement and energy of the resort, GLASSWORKS’ one-of-a-kind works of art add dramatic touches of color, shape, and design to the facility as well as a dynamic sense of artistry, throughout.

Created as a tourist and business destination, the Convention Center at the TULALIP RESORT CASINO is home to 30,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and reception space. Designed to accommodate large and small groups, the welcoming design of the Convention Center is defined by ten, floor-to-ceiling glass pillars created by GLASSWORKS. Offering a combination of history, elegance, and function, each backlit pillar is embedded with glass icons that represent an essential part of the Tulalip tribe tradition. “Working with input from tribal leaders, we found a way to place icons that have been used by the Tulalip tribe for thousands of years, right into the glass,” explains GLASSWORKS owner, Tish Oye. “The pillars create an awe-inspiring public space that engages the senses and invites the mind to learn more about the heritage of the Tulalip tribe.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

For those in need of a good night’s rest, guests of the resort can enjoy a home away from home in the première luxury of the TULALIP PENTHOUSE SUITE. Inspired by a high a contrast color palette and designs based on traditional Tulalip art forms, GLASSWORKS created a magnificent, red cast glass vanity. Functional as well as beautiful, the 3″ thick countertop delivers an artisan presence yet can be used as a practical tabletop. GLASSWORKS also formed a 150 pound, 24″ x 24″ solid glass accent pedestal that tucks along the edge of the suite’s handmade cabinetry and connects the room in a breathtaking swath of translucent red glass. An elegant visual that complements the suite’s amenities (which includes a natural stone fireplace, hydrotherapy tub for two, and floor-to-ceiling windows), the TULALIP PENTHOUSE SUITE and GLASSWORKS’ artistry is the pinnacle of the TULALIP RESORT CASINO experience.

As part of the on-going opening festivities, on October 27, the local chapter of the Network of the Hospitality Industry (NEWH) hosted a tour of the TULALIP RESORT CASINO. The premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, the GLASSWORKS pieces were featured icons on the tour.

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Recycling in Paradise

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hawaii, HI -On October 9, 2008, Glassworks unveiled its introduction into the sustainable marketplace with a display of recycled glass countertops at the Pacific Building Trade Show in Honolulu, HI. A unique offering of translucent, green glass cast from pre-consumer recycled shower doors, the panels range in size up to twelve feet and, depending on their use, can be up to 2” thick. The recycling project was born from a unique arrangement with one of the nation’s premier glass shower door fabricators. “As part of their quality control process, the company used to send any doors identified with scratches or small dings to the landfill,” explains Glassworks owner, Tish Oye. “Under our new program, they ship the doors directly to Glassworks.”

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.”

The new recycled panels are available for custom designs and are a welcome addition to builders and remodelers in the commercial and residential marketplace who are seeking to create dynamic green building offerings. The show also was an opportunity to renew relationships with colleagues including professionals from Group 70 International: Architects Hawaii; ADI Design Group Inc; and Kober Hanssen Mitchell Architects. It was also an opportunity to meet with representatives from WATG, Peter Vincent and Associates; RIM Architects and Fung Associates and discuss the future of glass in the design process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Crystals in the Sky

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Seattle, WA – 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. Situated on the sixteenth floor of the expansive, luxury hotel, the ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB offers guests breathtaking views of the Alaska skyline as well as a state-of-the-art cardio experience. “The hotel interior is defined by original, native art and sculpture,” explains GLASSWORKS owner, Tish Oye. “They wanted the ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB to reflect not only its name, but the hotel’s deep respect for the surrounding native environment.”

Working closely with DEGEN & DEGEN ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN staff, GLASSWORKS created a series of vertical swaths of glass ice to “hang” in the entrance and reception area of the ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB. Using cast, starfire glass as a starting point, GLASSWORKS’ master glass craftsman, STEVE SHAHBAGHLIAN, created the glass entrance to reflect the shape and crystal quality of the hotel’s outdoor setting. “Basically we took the look of fresh, crisp ice after a major snowstorm and recreated that in glass,” says SHAHBAGHLIAN. This was achieved by choosing cast glass that intentionally has most of its natural green coloring taken. Able to deliver a crystal, clear-like appearance, the GLASSWORKS’ “ice” creates a unique visual experience for ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB visitors and staff. “We didn’t just want to hang a series glass rods,” explains SHAHBAGHLIAN. “We wanted to recreate that icy brilliance and dynamic energy that happens right after a big snow.” One of the latest additions to the luxury marketplace, The ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB and its GLASSWORKS icons will also be featured in the Network of the Hospitality Industry’s (NEWH) upcoming national publication.

In both look and feel, GLASSWORKS delivers on that promise. As imaginative and open as the Alaskan frontier itself, the ICE SPA HEALTH CLUB reception area invites the eye and presents that ‘bracing’ environment so often welcomed by fitness devotees. In fact, it offers everything from the Alaskan great outdoors, except the cold![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Touring the Imagination

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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 the beauty of the glass we create better than standing in front of a heated kiln,” explains GLASSWORKS founder and master craftsman, STEVE SHAHBAGHLIAN. “This was an opportunity for some of the finest design minds in our area to see, first-hand, the depth and variety of the GLASSWORKS’ Collection.”

Part of the GLASSWORKS tradition of working directly with architects and interior designers to develop unique, one-of-a-kind glass masterpieces, the MASINS tour represents the personal style and interaction that is essential to the GLASSWORKS process. “The artistic imagination of the people we work with is one of the most essential aspects of what we do,” continues SHAHBAGHLIAN. “It was thrilling for all of us at GLASSWORKS to have an opportunity to share ideas with the MASINS’ staff and show them how their ideas could be realized in glass.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Founded in 1927 by EMAN MASIN, since then, four generations of MASINS have been defining the design integrity of the Pacific Northwest. Providing exceptional merchandise and superior service, the basic philosophy of the original store is still maintained by the MASIN family. With locations in historic Pioneer Square and Bellevue and a staff of award-winning, accredited designers, MASINS is known as the foremost resource for home furnishing and decorative art.

An event that was enjoyed by all, after the tour the MASINS and GLASSWORKS staff had an opportunity to relax over coffee and specially baked sweets and further explore the remarkable intersection of glass and design.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Hot, Hot, Hot

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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 musicians, fine culinary treats, and the “crashing” of the Glassworks’ kilns every half hour.

A lively annual event, this year’s Open House was attended by developers, contractors, craftspeople, artists, current and former Glasswork’s clients, and a variety of architects including Karen Muraoka of Architects Hawaii who traveled all the way from the big island to attend. Feasting on delicious food from a select group of local Seattle restaurants fortunate enough to have Glassworks works-of-art as part of their design themes, guests munched on gourmet selections from Kaspar’s, Cactus, Perry Ko’s South China Restaurant, and Pagliacci.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Every half hour, Glassworks’ staff (wearing big green buttons to identify themselves) “crashed” the kilns. The act of opening a kiln to see what’s cooking inside, the “crashing” showed guests the steps it takes to fabricate a Glassworks work-of-art. There was also a gallery display of images of new Glassworks’ installations and an arched doorway inset with slumped glass embossed with a floral design for the crowd to “Ooh” and “Ahh” over. Owner Tish Oye and master glass craftsman, Steve Shahbaghlian, along with the very knowledgeable Glassworks’ crew were on hand to meet and greet, give tours of the studio, and answer questions about glass and its fabrication and design.

As the evening came to an end, guests were treated to a special Glassworks raffle. The lucky winner, Arthur Hoki, Project Assistant of Stuart Silk Architects Limited, took home a beautiful Kiln-formed bowl that was deeply sand carved prior to slumping and valued at $1,800. Hailed by all as the “best” Glassworks’ Open House yet, partygoers are already looking forward to next year’s festive event.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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A Stairway to the Stars

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Seattle, WA – As the song says, you can build a stairway to heaven and Glassworks’ newest glass staircase definitely has taken flight. Conceived and designed in tandem with Paul Noborikawa, AIA, ASID of ADI Design Group, Inc. of Honolulu, HI and Darcey Builders, also of Honolulu, HI, the graceful set of stairs is the centerpiece for a new, residential island paradise.

Built with ½” thick, kiln-formed, slumped and tempered plate glass, the stairway starts at the ground floor and weaves a path to an expansive, open, second-story landing. Supported by a decorative wooden balustrade, the individual panels of Glassworks’ glass present a clear, crystal design enhanced by the gentle texturing created during the slumping process.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]To build the staircase, curved panels were fitted to individual templates and then set in place to form a glass-edged pathway. Conceived to reflect the overall ambiance of the home, the stairway defines the elegance and grace of the interior and exterior design. A perfect focal point for the new residence, the tempered glass design mirrors the gentle waves of the Hawaiian shoreline, yet offers a refreshing visual experience.

“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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Latest News” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”latest-news-new-page”][vc_row_inner el_class=”new-post-carousel”][vc_column_inner][na_posts_carousel height=”277px” excerpt=”0″ comment=”none” catg=”none” dot=”false” autoplay=”false” slide_visible=”2″ txtsize=”24px” txtclr=”#000000″ dateclr=”#686868″ descclr=”#888888″ settings=”size:10|order_by:date|order:ASC|post_type:post|categories:20″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”get-in-touch-block”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Have a Vision for your Unique Space? ” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get In Touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:55px|text_align:center|color:%23597b7c|line_height:60px” google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”get-in-touch-link” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fglassworksinc.com%2Fcontact-us%2F|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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