Clear Edge Glass

A clear edge in seamless indoor-outdoor living

They say Melbourne can experience four seasons in one day, which makes for a difficult design brief for anyone creating outdoor living spaces that can be enjoyed all year round.

Owners of a colonial home in the leafy bayside suburb of Brighton, Victoria, had an outdoor patio that was tastefully furnished but fully exposed to the elements. This made it mostly unusable during the winter months. Browsing the internet and home design magazines, they realised glass would be a smart choice for enclosing the outdoor space, without closing off their view of the beautiful garden and pool beyond it. However, the circular shape of the patio left them wondering how a glass company could ever make the space work without compromising the classic and clean style of the building.

They engaged Melbourne-based Clear Edge Glass, a relatively new player in the glass manufacturing industry specialising in frameless retractable glass systems that can enclose outdoor entertainment areas.

Clear Edge Glass owners Archie and Tacita Shaw proposed a custom solution for the Melbourne home; segmenting the ‘Clear Edge Glass System’. The frameless system is a game-changer, as it allows for uninterrupted views of the garden and does not block any natural light from entering the home.

The system has 160 components, each of which is meticulously engineered and manufactured to deliver exceptional performance and meet Australian building Standards. The design is practical, easy to use and maintain, making it an ideal choice for homeowners and commercial properties alike.

The Brighton homeowners were delighted with result, which is essentially a curved glass wall enclosing their outdoor patio space fully, giving the owners a comfortable and stylish space to entertain guests, fully protected from the elements. ‘The beauty of our Clear Edge Glass systems is that they are designed to be thrown wide open on beautiful days, allowing the family to enjoy the space as a true outdoor area when they want to’ explains Tacita.

This innovative product offers a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces, while providing complete protection from the elements.

Business founders and innovators Archie and Tacita Shaw share a passion for frameless glass products that began in Germany and the UK, where they honed their skills. In 2012, they moved to Melbourne and started designing, engineering, and manufacturing the Australian frameless retractable system. Today, they are supported by a growing team of agents who help the company provide exceptional service to clients nationwide.

Clear Edge Glass offers an innovative and practical solution for those seeking a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. With its commitment to excellence, exceptional service, and top-of-theline manufacturing, Clear Edge Glass is undoubtedly a manufacturer with a vision for seamlessly integrating the Australian indoor-outdoor life.

Photography: Katherine and Camera