by Shane Henson — November 18, 2013—A new decorative architectural glass collection from Bendheim offers building owners a sophisticated and stylish way to enliven a variety of spaces, whether in a new building or renovating for a new client or to manage the existing space layout.
The company’s Platinum Elements collection uses a proprietary “chrome” imaging process to produce original Bendheim designs. The eight patterns within the collection are inspired by everyday objects and natural motifs that have been sensitively abstracted to create chic, timeless designs, says Bendheim, which has more than 2,000 specialty glass types within its inventory.
Platinum Elements’ River Bed Pebbles, Winter Forest, Grey Web, and Rain products are designed to evoke a sense of nature, establishing calming, soothing effects. The linear patterns, including Plaid and Pick, are understatedly elegant and universal. The patterns are applied to low-iron, ultra-clear glass and are highly customizable, fully scalable and reversible. The Platinum Elements generate intriguing movement as light reflects from their sparkling surface—perfect for trendsetting hospitality, retail, and corporate interiors, the company says.
The Platinum Elements collection features a combination of translucent and opaque glass varieties to address various design needs. The translucent glass designs combine elements of transparency and reflectivity for a complex, multidimensional appearance. They are well suited for interior walls and partitions, doors, stair railings, balustrades, and ceilings. The patterns are laminated between two glass lites, protected from scratches and abrasions. Laminated Platinum Elements are safety building products compliant with ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201, and provide enhanced sound control properties, Bendheim adds.
The Platinum Elements can be specified in sizes up to 48″ by 96″. They are suitable for high-traffic and frequent-use applications due to their maintenance-friendly polished glass surfaces.
