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Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Project Wanted
Know of a Potential Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Project?
Scottish Stained Glass is on the hunt for a fantastic Frank Lloyd Wright Styled Stained Glass project and we need your help!
We are looking for a public space or prestigious home where we can showcase our work. Ideally this space would be somewhere in the continental United States, have at least 50 square feet of glass, and have large quantities of natural light which will make the glass sparkle once we install it.
The stained glass either be integrated into existing windows or designed as part of a new building project. Specifically we are looking for a building that matches Frank Lloyd Wright’s emphasis on creating buildings in harmony with the environment.
This project will not be a pro bono, but we will be doing it at a significant discount. Subsequently, we would like the rights to use photos of the building and our stained glass installation in our marketing materials, website, and social media. The photographs opposite are examples of previous Frank Lloyd Wright inspired stained glass.
If you know any building owners or mangers, architects, builders, or other interested groups, please don’t hesitate to forward them our contact information. We would like to complete the project by the end of 2012, but if it’s a new building we would be willing to wait until sometime in 2013.
Please Spread the Word
Please spread word of the Scottish Stained Glass and our search for the perfect Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass Project. We will keep you all updated on the progress.
If you have a project you think might be a good fit, please email martin (at) scottishgroupcompanies.com
In the mean time, here’s a couple links to inspirational Frank Lloyd Wright resources.
Frank Lloyd Wright Stained Glass
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Frank Lloyd Wright Wikipedia
Frank Lloyd Wright on Pinterest
XCARET Resort Ceiling on the Stained Glass Bucket List
One of the most beautiful pieces of stained glass we’ve seen in Mexico is the butterfly ceiling at the Xcaret Resort outside Playa del Carmen. The craftsmanship in both the design and installation of this stained glass ceiling is extraordinary. We applaud it’s creators!
While we at Scottish haven’t done a stained glass ceiling of that size, we did a complete restoration of the stained glass ceiling at the Boulderado Hotel in Boulder, Colorado.
This beautiful example of how a stained glass ceiling can be created with varying shapes and textures.
This wise shot shows the true scale of the ceiling. More than one thousand square feet of stained glass, this ceiling makes a relatively normal space spectacular!
The detail in this stained glass ceiling shows the painstaking amount of work which was required to design, manufacture, and install this work of art!
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University of Idaho on the Stained Glass Bucket List
Established in 1889 and expanded substantially over the next 5 decades, the majority of University of Idaho buildings were built with beautiful hand crafted stained glass windows. These particular examples were directly inspired by the Tiffany Stained Glass that was so popular in the beginning of the 20th century. Specifically notice the rich greens, blues, and opaque white stained glass. These colors as well as the ways the design and complimentary elements are signatures of the Tiffany style.
While we were unable to trace the origins of these particular windows, it’s very likely they were imported from New York City as a great majority of the stained glass throughout the United States was in the early 20th century.
This more direct view of the University of Idaho’s stained glass windows demonstrates more directly how they are Tiffany Inspired
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Stained Glass Solar Energy
Stained glass is inarguably beautiful, but it can also be eco-friendly. Leaded glass maximizes the opportunity for natural sunlight to engulf a room, eliminating the use of artificial light during the day in certain cases. Our stained glass is also typically installed over existing glass. Not only does this prevent waste, as well as extra energy costs, but it also creates a triple pane window effect, which increases energy efficiency by stopping heat transference.
However, stained glass has recently entered itself into another level within the world of sustainability. The Holy Family Catholic Church in Saskatoon Canada has begun a project where they are embedding solar cells into the panel of its stained glass window that is to be installed this spring. Solar cells are devices that create electricity by converting the energy from sunlight. This project is extensive, but the product is expected to be well worth it, both aesthetically and ecologically.
Please read the entire article about The Holy Family Catholic Church’s installation at:
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/green-guide/there+light+Saskatoon+cathedral+will+draw+solar+power+from+stained+glass/4282502/story.html
Beautiful Chicago Stained Glass Windows Have Great Story
Chagall’s windows are perhaps the most famous stained glass windows to a younger generation of Americans. Designed as a gift for Chicago mayor Richard Daly and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chagall’s window have always served as a state side inspiration for some of the beautiful painted stained glass windows that Scottish Stained Glass has produced. The vibrant colors and great placement allow the light to sparkle with a special vibrancy.
While I haven’t gotten to see the stained glass since the restoration and redisplay mentioned in this article the one time I did see them, I remember thinking about how beautiful the combination of the paint and glass really were.
Below is an excerpt from the article in tablet. To read the full article click here..
“Back in 1977, when the windows were installed, the self-celebration was America’s, the work had been planned for the 1976 Bicentennial and conceived as a special gift to Chicago’s Mayor Richard Daley, a man better known for encouraging his law enforcement officers to test their billy-clubs out on Yippies than for his adoration of the vitreous harmonics of stained glass. Daley died in May 1976 before he could see the windows in situ.
In June 1986, the windows got a big lift when Ferris Bueller and his inamorata, Sloane, stood in awe before them during a time-out on his energetic day off. The viewing area briefly became a hot dating spot for young Chicagoans. Five years ago the museum, about to begin the construction of a new gallery, dismantled the windows for cleaning and restoration, and late last year, amid much hoopla, they were put back on display, all bright and sparkly.
The major difference in the new installation is that the windows are no longer functioning windows in walls but free standing in front of actual windows. Stephanie D’Alessandro, a curator at the Institute, explained that now “the entire installation is lit with a special internal lighting system … to protect it from the elements and further wear and tear.” In terms of preservation, this is clearly good news; the extraordinarily vibrant blues, yellows, and reds will not fade or accumulate residue of any kind. On the other hand, much as I loved seeing the windows in their new setting, some subtle shift in ambiance accrues when they are presented, albeit for good reasons, more like paintings. This is not to say that the soaped up, washed off, and newly nitid panels aren’t stunning.”
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