The Glass Association of North America (GANA) is proud to announce its Design in Glass Awards 2008.  The GANA Design in Glass Awards recognizes excellence in the aesthetic design and installation of glass and mirror in interior and exterior applications.  Judging in eight separate categories will be by a panel of individuals in the architecture, interior design and glass/mirror industries. Specific elements of the judging criteria include:

  • Aesthetic appeal of the glass or mirror in the design
  • Innovation and originality of glass or mirror in the design
  • Significance of glass or mirror in the design

All installations completed in the United States, Canada or Mexico from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 are eligible for entry in the GANA Design in Glass Awards 2008.

Other entry requirements include:

  • There is no entry fee.
  • Contestants may submit more than one entry.
  • For each submission, an entry form should be completed in full and submitted with a maximum of three color photographs (including a “before” picture if possible).
  • A paragraph on the aesthetic goal of the completed design must accompany each entry.
  • Any entry that is not signed will be disqualified.
  • Entries must be submitted by October 1, 2008.

GANA is looking forward to honoring those who have used glass as an artistic medium to enhance its appeal in architecture. Winning entries of the Design in Glass Awards will receive the following:

  • Media coverage in the form of a feature article run in various newspapers across the United States, as well as in trade publications
  • Press Releases sent to winners for local use
  • Recognition on various GANA websites

Click Here to Download the Entry Form

2007 Winners
These are the winners of the 2007 Design in Glass Awards, sponsored by GANA.

Decorative Glass - Commercial (Art Design)
Project:  Cleveland Clinic Heart Center Garden Wall - Cleveland, Ohio
Designer:  Joel Berman Glass Studios - Vancouver, Canada
Installer:  Joel Berman Glass Studios
Manufacturer:  Joel Berman Glass Studios
Supplier:  Joel Berman Glass Studios

  

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Decorative Glass - Commercial (Functional Design)
Project:  Cielo Restaurant - Boca Raton, Florida
Designer:   Bentel & Bentel Architects/Planners, AIA - Locust Valley, New York
Installer:  M. Cohen and Sons - Broomall, Pennsylvania
Manufacturer:  J.E. Berkowitz, L.P.
Supplier:  M. Cohen and Sons

  
 
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Decorative Glass - Residential
Project:  Children's Bathroom
Designer:   Kevin S. Marion, AIA - Mocksville, North Carolina
Installer:  Kevin S. Marion, AIA - Mocksville, North Carolina
Manufacturer:  Glass Tile by DAL-TILE

     
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Laminated Glass - Commercial
Project:  Four Seasons Centre for Performing Arts, Grand Staircase - Toronto, Canada
Designer:   Halcrow Yolles - Toronto, Canada
Installer:  Josef Gartner USA - Schaumburg, Illinois
Manufacturer:  Eckelt Glass
Supplier:  Eckelt Glass

 
 
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Laminated Glass - Residential
Project:  Green Lantern/Guest Bathroom
Designer:   Mehrdad Hadighi/Studio for Architecture - Buffalo, New York
Installer:  CBO Glass - Buffalo, New York
Manufacturer:  Oldcastle Glass
Supplier:  CBO Glass

  
 
 
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Tempered Glass - Commercial
Project:  Santa Monica Civic Center Parking Structure - Santa Monica, California
Designer:   Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners - Santa Monica, California
Installer:  Woodbridge Glass, Inc. - Tustin, California
Manufacturer:  Lamberts
Supplier:  Bendheim Wall Systems

 
   
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Tempered Glass - Residential
Project:  Bodega Bay Shower Enclosure
Designer:   Robert M. Tutone - Santa Rosa, California
Installer:  J&S Shower Door Installation - Kelseyville, California
Manufacturer:  CR Laurence/Fabricated Glass Specialties
Supplier:  CR Laurence/Fabricated Glass Specialties

 
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