
This is a familiar design, but reworked with a few different embellishments and modified to fit.

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.
This 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)
We 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.
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.
I’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.


…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.