Regular maintenance may be the most important step in keeping architectural intent alive and well, long after the ribbon cutting. The design statement made by a custom glass canopy, vestibule, or wall is often just as important as its intended functional purpose. The Apple cube, for instance, has taken on a life of its own
How to effectively plan your project, protect its design, and meet the construction schedule Creating custom glazing systems requires time, planning, and process that are unique to the project. Too often, as construction schedules and budgets get compressed, there is an assumption that the custom materials can be sped up accordingly. That’s unfortunately not always
Like it or not, budget limitations play a role in all construction projects – from cookie-cutter strip malls to the custom architecture and sophisticated design intent of a corporate headquarters building. It is rare to have an open checkbook on all systems within the building. So when you are developing your concept for that structural
The importance of Profile Drawings in communications and coordination The first question that we typically get on a new project at Bellwether, is “When will we see shop drawings?”. It’s not surprising to hear, since shops are typically the first submission on standard, off-the-shelf systems. But shop drawings are ultimately an interpretation of how a