The NY Times reports on the emerging trend of curved glass in facade construction: “According to Mr. Petroni, 31, curved glass’s moment has just begun. The use of curved glass eliminates the need for corner panels and vertical mullions that obstruct views, and it gives the resident a much broader view with less interruption; in a sense, the view is magnified.”
Behind the Curved Glass of New York’s Residential Towers
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