Specification advice – do glass balustrades need a continuous handrail?
There is often confusion among homeowners and specification professionals as to whether there is a legal requirement for designing handrails into glass balustrades. Generally speaking, UK Building Regulations state that you don’t need a continuous handrail, even if the glass…
AMG Frameless Glass Balustrades specified and installed at luxurious, modern hotel
When Netherlands-based Oever Zaaijer Architects were appointed to design the Van der Valk Hotel in Utrecht, they turned to AMG Railings with their glass balustrading requirements. A multi-functional complex comprising of hotel rooms, conference facilities, restaurant and leisure facilities as…
Glass Staircases – what to look for when choosing your solution
Glass staircases are increasingly being specified into interiors, breathing light into enclosed hallways and interior spaces. Clients and home owners often push the boundaries in aesthetic design, to the detriment of functionality and compliance with regulations. How do you design…
Sustainable Conference and Events Space specifies AMG Frameless Glass Balustrade System
Centrally located within the city of Amsterdam, the RAI Amsterdam Complex is a modern, multi-purpose development that features conference, events and office space. Completed in 2015, the building was designed and constructed as an addition to the RAI Centre, featuring…
The importance of Specification in architectural glazing, and how accuracy is key to compliance
Creating a technically accurate, detailed, and up-to-date glass specification is a critical part of the construction build process. Architectural glazing specification considers not only aesthetic guidelines to create striking glass structures, but also important functional and performance criteria, such as…
Elegant Glass Staircases Lighting up Interior Spaces
Glass staircases and frameless balustrades are becoming an increasingly popular option in staircase trends. Glass panels help to create light and airy interior spaces, making even the darkest, narrowest hallways appear bigger and brighter. The light enhancing properties that glass…
Enjoy the view – stunning AMG Glass Balustrades maximises light for Sonja Alpine Resort, in the Austrian Alps
Nestled deep within the Austrian Alps, the luxurious Sonja Alpine Resort is a popular hotel for ski enthusiasts across Europe. It is a newly constructed development and it was decided that AMG Frameless Glass Balustrades was the choice of railing,…
Specifying glass balustrades – what you need to know
Glass balustrades are an increasingly popular feature within modern construction designs. Specifying glass balustrades is possible in two options – frameless glass designs and post systems. These structural glazing elements are used primarily to provide an aesthetically pleasing glass barrier…
Balconies, Decks & Balustrades – What to do to ensure they are safe
Balconies, decks and balustrades are common sights in both domestic homes and gardens, as well as commercial and business settings. There are stringent regulations that relate to height, material, force and weight. All of which are important in ensuring they…
Modern, Primary Healthcare Facility Specifies AMG Frameless Glass Railing
The Haga Hospital is the largest hospital in The Hague, Netherlands. As part of a large renovation and new build extension program, the healthcare facility underwent a signification development. Part of this program was choosing a suitable frameless glass balustrade…