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W H AT ’ S I N S I D E

glas

(xlas) — D U T C H

From Old Dutch glas, from Proto-Germanic *glasą, from Proto-IndoEuropean (“to shine, shimmer, glow”). Compare Low German Glas, German Glas, English glass, West Frisian glês, Icelandic gler.

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MY VIEW

just a thought. by S h e l b y h o w a r d

Someone once asked me about beauty, and the question was simple enough: What is the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen? I leaned over the couch to look outside the window — as if the view of Ash Avenue would enlighten a response. Gazing for a brief moment, I saw two friends strolling along in silence. And that ordinary scene beckoned me back to seventeen. That summer was hot and dry in Vigevano — a modest town in Northern Italy — and air conditioning was but a luxury. So every evening before I went to bed, I cranked open the heavy French windows that shielded the noise from the rooster in the morning but offered a cool breeze and tranquil lullaby from the insects and foot traffic at night. During my stay that summer, that window was my portal to the outside world. Though I couldn’t see far past the prickly pear tree in the courtyard, I could feel the magic of another world stirring my soul. And on the nights when I was missing my family more than I could bear, I found serenity in that mesmerizing melody. I would close my eyes and suddenly be in my own bed, imagining the distant sounds of the one o’clock train passing by my childhood home. As I drifted back to reality and the view of Ash Ave., I couldn’t help but wonder: Do windows connect us with cultures? And transport us through space and time? Help us find our inner peace? Are windows more than just wood and glass? I don’t know. It’s just a thought.

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s s e n l l e W “I’ll have my usual,” Tara Stiles tells the café barista before walking over to introduce me to her husband and business partner, Michael Taylor. The power couple is all smiles in their Strala Yoga swag as the sun starts to peak into the windows of the NYC La Colombe coffee shop. Stiles and Taylor founded their studio back in 2009, just a few blocks from La Colombe at the corner of Bleecker and Broadway streets. “Cappucino with almond milk,” the barista shouts.

W O R D S Lauren Gaskill

| P H O T O G R A P H Y Lisa Braden

WELLNESS

PERSPECTIVE

To say that this 35-year-old model turned yoga instructor is as airy as the cappuccino she ordered would be an understatement. As I watch her gracefully remove the lid to her coffee, I’m amazed how even at 6:30 a.m. Stiles radiates vitality, light and cheer. Fitting for a woman who named her yoga studio after the Swedish word meaning, “to radiate light.” This is not the same Stiles who opened up about her health issues last year. This is a changed Stiles. A happier, healthier Stiles. The secret to her wellness transformation? “I did something radical,” she says, taking a deep breath and looking out the window before continuing. “I created space. Not in the way I was used to, which was creating space so I could accomplish more. This time I was creating space so I could exist in that space. And just be. This became the secret that took me to fantastic places, beyond anywhere I had been so far.” Creating space to be, breathe, and absorb and radiate light. As Tara points out, it’s a powerful, transformative and simple practice, but it’s also something our hectic culture often overlooks. When we consider our world’s feeble emphasis on self-care, it’s no wonder the American Psychological Association (APA) is reporting that chronic stress is officially a public health crisis. An effective means of dealing with stress, says Russ Newman, Ph.D., JD, executive director of APA’s Practice Directorate, is learning how to create space for wellness. “Everybody experiences stress,” says Newman. “The key is how effectively people deal with and manage stress. People who turn to comfort food or smoking are starting a vicious cycle. Their attempts to reduce stress can actually lead to health problems that result in even more stress.” It’s true; the real way to reduce stress is not to consume four cartons of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting — it’s taking care of ourselves that actually makes a difference. “Whatever season of life we find ourselves in, it’s important to have a wellness room that we can go to and just be,” Stiles says. “It doesn’t take a lot of work. Grab a mat, some plants, and décor that makes you happy, and arrange them in front of a window, where you can let your mind wander and relax.” Later in the day, we do just that. We ditch our cappuccinos for a glass of matcha tea, turn on some tranquil music and sit on the floor to breathe. In and out. In and out. At first my eyes are closed, but when I open them, I don’t just see a window of light, I feel a light rising from within.

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A R T S + C U LT U R E

A PASSION TO CREATE: A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT HOW WINDOWS ARE MADE. W O R D S Shelby Howard | I M A G E S Nikki Rodriguez

A PA S S I O N T O C R E AT E

“ANYONE CAN MAKE A WINDOW UNTIL YOU COME TO THE CORNERS.”

You might not think about window making as an art form, but every pane and frame created at Pella requires exceptional skill and craftsmanship. “When you think about all of the components that go into making a premium product, it truly is an art form,” says Pella Director of Product Engineering Bruce Baier. “The functions of the window or door must be blended seamlessly with the aesthetics and architectural needs in order for it to fulfill its purpose.” This is no simple feat. Exceptional quality, performance and distinctive design don’t just happen. Creating art requires meticulous attention to detail and dedication to excellence. We sat down with Baier to learn more about the window-making process at Pella, and how the newly expanded line of Architect Series® wood windows and patio doors reflects the company’s dedication to premium construction.

A PA S S I O N T O C R E AT E

“THE FUNCTIONS OF THE WINDOW OR DOOR MUST BE BLENDED SEAMLESSLY WITH THE AESTHETICS AND ARCHITECTURAL NEEDS IN ORDER FOR IT TO FULFILL ITS PURPOSE.”

Thanks for meeting with us, Bruce. Tell us, how

Making premium products requires hard work

long have you worked at Pella?

and ingenuity. What does the window- and door-

Thirty-one years. The majority of those years I’ve been in

making process look like inside Pella?

Product Development, but I started out as an entry-level

Once we design the look and function of the window, our

design engineer.

internal processes are carefully designed to make sure we can produce the window with consistent quality hundreds of times

What do you enjoy about coming to work

every day. From there, we focus on getting the details right for

every day?

each order.

I enjoy working with talented, creative and dedicated people to develop products that customers want in their homes. In many

What a lot of people don’t realize is that even though we

cases, the homes our customers build really are their dream

have general processes in place, each window or door is made

homes, and it’s incredible to be a part of fulfilling that dream.

exclusively for the unique customer. So while the team is focused on providing the superior performance our customers

It’s clear that when it comes to creating

expect, they are also focused on specific project requirements.

windows, attention to detail is paramount. So what details can make or break a window?

Architect Series Reserve is described as Pella’s

A wise Pella engineer once told me, “Anyone can make a

most historically accurate window. What does

window until you come to the corners.” Attention to detail is

Pella mean by this and why does it matter?

critical to create the fit and finish our customers expect. Joints

When we build modern technology (aluminum cladding,

must align, finishes must be defect-free, and the overall look of

insulating glass, wash feature) into historically styled windows, it

the window must reflect the architectural style required.

can be difficult to use traditional sash and frame details and still preserve those modern functions.

What makes Pella’s windows and doors unique,

We have gone the extra mile on our designs to preserve

especially those within the new Architect Series

accurate sash joinery, grille details (Putty Glaze profile exterior

collection?

and Roman ogee interior) and “true divided” sightlines (using

I get asked this question quite often, and I think the biggest

Integral Light Technology grilles) while incorporating the

thing that makes all Pella windows unique is the fit and

modern features window customers want.

finish combined with the attention to detail that I mentioned earlier. Specifically, with the new Reserve, contemporary and traditional products, it is the extra research and work we have

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done to make the architectural details correct.

The Collection — artfully designed with you in mind.

A PA S S I O N T O C R E AT E

This caption would go over the process and how the Pella engineers are there to help the architects figure out what they need and then deliver on it

DESIGN

BEHIND THE DOOR W O R D S Kathy Bowermaster | I M A G E S Lisa Braden

It’s the architectural feature that both wards off and welcomes. Protects those on the inside. Impresses those who stand outside. The design and function of a door have always complemented our public and personal spaces.

FROM PRACTICAL TO PRESENTABLE TO POINT OF PRIDE Early American settlers built simple vertical plank doors reinforced with crosspieces called battens. As construction techniques evolved, the boards were framed with rails and stiles

and families. Today we give a great deal of attention to the transition between our inside rooms and our get-away-from-it-all outdoor spaces. From the ubiquitous set of sliding patio doors to innovative folding, stacking and virtually disappearing doors, the practical products that frame our private views have

COME IN OR KEEP OUT

and connected with dovetail joints to create a

Historically, a door’s main purpose was to

stronger, truer hinged door. Eventually small

barricade — to keep out people, animals and

panes of glass were added, held in place by

the elements. Thinking about doors of the

slim vertical and horizontal pieces of wood

21ST-CENTURY MULTI-TASKER

past might conjure up visions of cave dwellers

called (variously) muntins, mullions or grilles.

Today’s entry door does it all. Enhances curb

dragging a rock in front of their cave opening. We might imagine the slam of a castle door reverberating through medieval halls. Maybe even the creepy creaking of a mansion door

now become important design elements.

appeal. Protects inhabitants from the elements. Classically styled entryways of the early 19th

Helps reduce energy use. And adds security

century featured elaborate sidelights, transoms

and peace of mind.

and fanlights. The Gothic Revival lent its name to the stylish arch in the top of the door and

Even in the 21st century, our favorite entry

door frame. Fanciful Queen Anne architecture

door designs give a nod to a historical period or

In ancient times, doorways were thought

included decorative glass and intricate details.

a regional tradition. Authentic details remain

to offer portals to the mysterious beyond. In

As popular architectural styles evolved, doors

popular, from a speakeasy door evoking the

ancient Egypt, so-called “false doors” were

reflected their design sensibilities and followed

Roaring ‘20s to clavos and hinge straps that

commonly added to temples and tombs; a

the innovations in construction techniques,

give an Old World feel. We love the look of

connection between mortals and spirits.

eventually including machine-made detailing

individual panes of glass and choose classic

and doors available through catalogs by the

grille patterns to provide a finishing touch.

on a stormy night!

Our family dwellings have always needed

late 1900s.

We’ve come a long way from the simple wooden

doors, and wood has been the material of choice for thousands of years. Readily available in most areas, it was (and still is) unmatched for insulating power, beauty and versatility. An oak door at Westminster Abbey has been determined to be the oldest door in England, dating to around 1050.

DOORS TO OUR PRIVATE WORLDS

boards and battens of Colonial America to

In earlier times, a home’s back entrance

efficient, secure, maintenance- free products.

may have been reserved for hired help, a

Today’s doors remain an integral part of the

farmer returning from the field to change for

design of a home, in balance and harmony

dinner, or the comings and goings of children

with all other architectural elements.

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the complex construction of modern energy-

BEHIND THE DOOR

new york W I N DOWS OF

Windows — especially in large cities — have come to be seen

windows, but onto the windows themselves. With eye-popping

as portals that connect the intimacy and vulnerability of the

color and lines bold enough to make Hopper f linch, windows

building’s interior to the bustling world bearing down at the

from lower Manhattan are cataloged across the project, from

door, a sort of compromise to accessibility on both sides.

SoHo to NoHo, the West Village to Hell’s Kitchen, and beyond.

New York artists have always used windows to frame meditations

Lucky for Guizar, New York is home to architectural styles

on this connection. In works like “Night Windows”, Edward

as varied and multitudinous as the people who call the city

Hopper used windows to turn the viewer of the painting into

home. It’s clear through each installment in the project that

a voyeur, making a visceral and self-aware connection. The

the artist has worked diligently to capture the singular voice

poet E. E. Cummings would often sketch the burgeoning post-

of each window, right down to the unique accents and window

war city from the window of his apartment in the Midtown

air conditioner setup.

neighborhood.

“Windows of New York” illustrates the idea that every window

In this tradition, José Guizar, a New York-based illustrator

is not just a path between worlds but a world of its own with

and designer, created his project “Windows of New York.”

its own story to tell.

For this project, Guizar turns his gaze not into or out of the

F E AT U R E

YELLOW HOUSE

the

YELLOW HOUSE The color yellow usually evokes feelings of happiness, cheer and positivity. But after withstanding nearly two centuries of New England weather and careless homeowners, the Yellow House on Martha’s Vineyard was anything but lively. Just looking at the house, you’d never know it was built by the esteemed Edward Worth during the island’s Golden Era of whaling. 2

F E AT U R E

With dirt and grime caked onto its exterior siding, the once yel-

then there’s the dilemma of remaking something without sacri-

low house had turned a shade of mustard brown. Its formerly

ficing the historical integrity of its structure.

crystal-clear, single-glazed windows were covered with rot, and a

“The architectural commission was concerned with our proposal

dilapidated roof and pine floorboards left the home in consider-

to replace the windows,” Ahearn says. “But because Pella was the

able need of repair.

only manufacturer who had the historically correct mutton bars,

“Everything was in really bad shape,” says New England archi-

we were able to convince the board to let us move the project

tect Patrick Ahearn. “The only hope for this house was for it to

forward.”

be completely restored and renovated.”

First Ahearn and his team jacked up the house and stabilized the

Houses are getting older in America, and while the number of

structure with a new pier foundation that had an antique brick

new constructions rises each year, the number of aging homes

veneer reminiscent of 19th-century Edgartown. The original

still outweighs it. A whopping 40 percent of U.S. homes were

frame was carefully reassembled stud-by-stud, followed by a new

built before 1970, which means that nearly half of the nation’s

basement, insulation, wiring, plumbing, heating, air-condition-

homes might be in need of repair.

ing,and roofing.

This epidemic of aging wields unlimited possibilities for histori-

At the back of the house, a 1960s addition was replaced with

cal architects like Ahearn. Restoration projects are both a chal-

something more elegant and sustainable. “We reimagined the

lenge and a thrill. It’s exciting to reconstruct an old house, but

rear wing as something more historically correct,” Ahearn says.

five things you may not know about

MARTHA’S VINEYARD

Martha’s Vineyard is an island located seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and is accessible only by ferry or airplane.

2 “Specifically, a covered porch with Pella French doors that could deal with up to 70 mph winds and rain.”

The indigenous Wampanoag people called the island “noepe,” or “land amid the streams.”

During the 19th century, Martha’s Vineyard was the hot spot for the United States’ thriving whaling industry.

From an interior perspective, Ahearn’s main objective was to preserve the original footprint while improving the natural flow between each connected space. The open concept of the new addition fosters social interactions, while celebrating long views to the harbor reinforced by the cased beams. New materials were prudently chosen to appear historically correct and original to the home, including windows and doors, flooring, antique brick, millwork and hardware. Almost every element of the house is new; however, because of Ahearn’s attention to detail during the material selection process, the home looks like its original 1840s self. The result is a breathtakingly beautiful yellow house, exuding happiness, cheer and positivity once again.

For 31 years, an annual chili contest has been one of the community’s most highly anticipated events, with music, games and all you-can-eat-chili.

There’s no McDonald’s or Starbucks on the island. But who needs fast food when you have fresh seafood?

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ART

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glass W O R D S Shelby Howard | I M A G E S Katie Dondale

THE ART OF GLASS

erry Goodrich stained glass art blends seamlessly into his 1919 home. So much so, that each re-entry to a room presents a new window, frame or lamp shade to admire — splashing a fountain of color onto the two gray schnauzers at his feet. Jerry was born and raised in Des Moines. He attended Roosevelt High School and Drake University, perusing a degree in journalism. Aspiring to be a copywriter, his dream was temporarily put on hold for a year when he was drafted to serve in Vietnam. But when he came home, he decided to change directions and teach high school art. In his own words, he had a good run — 40 years in fact — and his new career path allowed him to explore his passions and develop his own skills every day.

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Jerry was first introduced to the art of stained glass when he

He discusses the differences between using foil and lead in his

signed up for an adult education class in 1984 instructed by local

soldering technique. “If you’re going to do a large window, you’re

artesian Al McDermott. “Al taught me just about everything I

going to want to use lead,” he says. “But if you’re going to do a lampshade or something

needed to know, and I introduced it to

“So I have to

small, foil would be the way to go.” Jerry is

my high school classes. I had people tell

communicate with

a self-taught foil-er, declaring that it opened

me, ‘Don’t try it with high school students;

the glass — I have

they don’t have the patience to do it.’ But I proved them wrong. They loved it.” Along with his full schedule of high school

to tell it where to break.”

up a whole new world for him. So in some of his more intricate pieces, he often utilizes both materials. But of course, the most important element in his art is the glass; Jerry’s pieces frequently

classes, Jerry has been teaching stained

come from a local glass store that is co-owned

glass courses at the Des Moines Art Center for the past 26

by his former teacher, Al McDermott. He explains that there are

years and appreciates the commitment of his students. He says,

two types of glass: cathedral, an opaque glass that is often seen

“[They’re] there because they want to be, not because they have

in churches, and opalescent, a transparent glass that invites in

to be. So it’s fun to teach them.”

more light.

Expertly navigating around his workshop, Jerry holds up each

Jerry says that he commonly has to help his students get over their

tool, patiently introducing everything from the scribing wheel

fear of working with the glass. As Al McDermott once said, “You

to the soldering iron and demonstrating how they play into his

don’t need to be afraid of the glass, but you do need to respect it.

process.

Because the glass has no sense of humor about doing something wrong.”

THE ART OF GLASS

Jerry continues with his scribing tool in hand, “So I have to communicate with the glass — I have to tell it where to break. And this is how I talk to it. And three things need to happen: you have to hear, see and feel the scratch.” As he describes this process, Jerry uses the pencil-length tool to make a scratch in the sky-blue cathedral glass. He then runs his fingernail over the incision to verify his mark. And taking the glass in both hands, he makes a crisp, confident snap in one smooth motion. Jerry says that when he teaches this technique, he always tells the

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students that his way isn’t the only way. He goes on to say, “And that’s true in most phases of art. It’s not like math where you have to do it one way or it’s wrong. And I think that’s why people find

Inspiring his occupational series, Jerry has always been a fan of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry, recalling that his first dream job was to be a cowboy.

art to be so relaxing.” “I tell the students all of the time, ‘I realize most of you can’t be

He says, “My teachers discovered that I had a talent for art and drawing. In fact, I would draw Roy Rogers, and I still remember the kids gathering around watching me draw that. And giving the teacher a break because it was about a 10-minute drawing session.”

professional artists, but if you just keep art apart of your life — we all need something to come home to and relax with. And for me, it’s stained glass.”

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Meet the Pres. From the moment I walked through Pella’s doors, I felt truly connected with the people and the culture. And while settling into my new role as President and CEO, I immediately took note of the core characteristics of this company. First is the unwavering commitment each team member has to Pella and to each other. Ascending the ordinary 9 to 5 job description, Pella passion is a way of life. Second is the outstanding care for our customers and the genuine excitement of a beautifully crafted project. I’ve come to find that in every aspect of our lives, we are drawn to inspired design and exceptional detail. We are Pella people — and we are eager to share our passion with you in this first issue of Glas. From our home to yours, we hope you enjoy.

Tim Yaggi President and CEO, Pella Corp.