This is a familiar design, but reworked with a few different embellishments and modified to fit.
10′dia Dome
February 1st, 2012A Small Oval Dome in a Large Setting
January 25th, 2012
This could have been an ordinary foyer with a plaster dome, instead it has been opened up to include a dazzling focal point, bringing in day light and refracted light.
Studio Chaos
January 19th, 2012
All is well, the 22′dia dome has been disassembled and crated ready to be loaded for its journey down to Utah. Also seen here in the jumble is a dome within a dome, efficiently conserving floor space. In the next while I should have a bunch of new installations to show!
The New Year is Colorful
January 12th, 2012
We are building another colorful dome. This is the first panel of a 9′ dia dome, designed by Mark Thompson. The unexpected golden hues in the background are set off by sunlight passing through white opalescent glass. Gentle light modulation throughout the day and season will create an ever changing visual.
Happy New Year! 2012
January 4th, 2012This year is looking to be a big one here at Solarium on the heals of a successful one in which we completed two of our largest projects. Fittingly we celebrated at La Societe, under our ceiling. For some it was the first time they had seen it installed outside of photos, there was a little good natured teasing on who did the best panels. Looks like a tie to me.
From all the staff at Solarium we wish you a Happy New Year!
Lets make 2012 memorable.
Al, Kathryn, Nadine, Bill, Lisa, Robin, Andrea (Left to Right)
Holiday Hours
December 21st, 2011We are taking a little time off to celebrate and relax.
The Studio will be closed from Dec. 24th – and back again on Jan. 2nd of 2012.
Have a Wonderful Holiday,
from Bill and the staff at Solarium.
New Ad is Out
December 19th, 2011
From the Vault
December 15th, 2011
The elves are working away in the studio; we have two large domes underway an 8′dia and a 10′dia. While those take shape, enjoy this Oval Flat Lens designed by Lori Morris Design, built and installed by us.
Welcome Andrea!
December 7th, 2011I’ve been a bit remiss about this announcement nevertheless… without further delay…. we are thrilled to have Andrea working in our studio! She has adapted her technique to build on a curved form and transferred her previous experience with copper foil to working with lead came, all without missing a beat. Also like our multi talented group of artisans she is an artist in her own right; creating fused glass jewellery pieces among other items. Welcome Andrea!
Pictured below are some new dome centres, and mini dome lenses.
Looking Up….
December 1st, 2011
…from the studio floor.
Shown above is a remarkable example of Bill’s signature style, a whimsical interlocking pattern. Although the panels are all identical the interlinking looping circles unite the repeating panels into a larger tableau. In addition distinctive glass textures add a layer of detail and subtle complexity to the overall pattern creating this unique elegant leaded glass dome.