UG: Why is glass such a prominent element in so many of your designs?
LS: No building material is more versatile or has more variation in appearance than glass. With modern tempering technology,
glass offers strength as well as light transmission and texture. So, walls, screens and tabletops can be much more interesting. It's
really about the ability to use art as an architectural element.
UG: Why was UltraGlas an ideal adjunct to your entry in the Westedge Design competition?
LS: Well, first of all, no one offers the variety of styles and the versatility of products that UltraGlas can. I've never seen any product achieve as much texture in their surfaces. Plus, I like the artistic influence in UltraGlas designs. They have a kind of organic, lyrical quality to them that's really unique. |
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UG: What were you hoping to achieve by incorporating UltraGlas solutions in the Westedge installation?
LS: Since the idea was to suggest an entire office suite with just one room, we created a model reception area with the suggestion of a conference room just behind it. The glass divider wall was perfect for creating this illusion because you could see
through it just well enough to get a sense of the room beyond. This glass has a lot of advantages for commercial settings.
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'Arroyo' textured countertop (more)
UG: In what ways? Can you give us examples from this installation?
LS: First of all, UltraGlas is superior to other media for counters and desktops because, aside from being much more interesting, it's also more durable. It's not going to scratch or delaminate like wood veneers. Its translucent quality makes small areas feel more spacious and light filled. Plus, as you can see in the Westedge design, there are a lot of subtle, artistic ways to incorporate a company logo, or other custom graphic into the glass.
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