Glassworks recently returned from the 2008 Pacific Building Trade Show in Honolulu, HI and we are pleased to say that along with enjoying divine sunsets and basking in the warmth of tranquil island breezes, the entire tradeshow was an overwhelming success. The Glassworks booth showcased our latest innovations and featured some of our latest glass fabrications including magical ‘ice’ panels designed for the Ice Spa at the Sheraton Anchorage and our ongoing investigation into the painted design process that allows us to fabricate glass to reflect any color element in a design palette. The show also gave us an opportunity to share space with our colleagues at Quantum Building Products who displayed two examples of wooden doors build with Glassworks door panels fabricated in ‘illustrated’ slumped glass.

Seattle, WA – On Tuesday, November 11, 008 from 4 pm to 7 pm, GLASSWORKS will host an AFTER HOURS OPEN HOUSE for the Washington State ASID with guest speaker, Elisabeth Beers Sandler. Part of GLASSWORKS’ on-going outreach to designers and architects, Sandler will explore the uses of glass as a value-added design element in both residential and commercial settings. GLASSWORKS staff will also conduct tours of the studio and give guests an opportunity to see glass in the making as they conduct fabrications demonstrations throughout the evening. Sushi, sake, and beer will be served.

Sandler is Director of Interior Design for Sandler Kilburn Architects LLC in Seattle, WA, on of the leading interior design forms in the Northwest. A graduate of the Massachusetts Interior Design institute, Sandler has received the Designer of Distinction Award and has been a featured speaker at the ASID National Convention.

The American Society of Interior Designers was founded in 1975 and is the leading organization for interior design professionals. Through education, advocacy, and community building, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and demonstrate how the power of design to can change people’s lives.