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6 Truly Remarkable Things about Glass Floors and Stairs

By Mike Foti on March 24, 2018. 4 Comments

Updated March 23, 2019 You’ve reached the stage of life where you’re not afraid to express yourself. You’ve reached the stage of life where you’re not going to put up with bad design. You’ve reached the stage of life where you can finally spend some money on you, your wife or significant other (not... Continue reading

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A contemporary “wow” vacation home designed to inspire a prince….and you

By Mike Foti on November 23, 2016. Leave a Comment

Imagine after a long, tumultuous, stress-filled year you could leave all the anxiety behind, spending a work and social media free week relaxing in a hot tub in a contemporary vacation home. You’ll be looking out over one of the top 10 beaches in the world and putting your mind to rest with the love... Continue reading

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7 Answers Revealed Unlock the Mystery Behind Glass Floors and Decks

By Mike Foti on October 1, 2016. 20 Comments

Modular glass deck planks to move light to a level below Updated February 3, 2019 Nothing quite gets a debate stirred up like walking on a glass floor. They are cool, scary, fun, sleek, crazy, contemporary and stylish all in the same breath. The word which is no one’s vocab about them is – boring!... Continue reading

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7 Myths about Glass Floors and Bridges

By Mike Foti on December 31, 2015. 4 Comments

There is something mysterious about walking on a glass floor or bridge. You may ask yourself, “Is a glass floor as safe as a common wood floor? Do I have to experience the “thrill” of seeing through it (some people get scared looking through a glass floor)? Will it be too slippery to walk on if the... Continue reading

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A Step by Step Guide to Select a Glass Floor or Bridge

By Mike Foti on October 11, 2015. 42 Comments

Updated February 2, 2019 There is a mystique around a glass floor – whether you are walking on one at the Eifel Tower or in a luxury home. After someone gets done oohing and aahing they will often ask themselves, “Is this floor safe? Can it be private? Will it be slippery? Does it scratch easily?” These... Continue reading

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5 Tricks to Design a Glass Floor, Walkway or Bridge

By Mike Foti on July 3, 2015. 6 Comments

There is something very cool – yet mysterious – about walking on a glass floor. While the versatility of glass shows itself everywhere (from windows in the home, to drinking glasses, to eyeglasses to decorative art pieces) it’s certainly seen as strange novelty for most to step onto a glass walkway.... Continue reading

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7 Cool Uses of Glass for Contemporary Luxury Homes

By Mike Foti on June 6, 2015. 2 Comments

I have to admit my fascination with glass has grown exponentially with increased exposure to contemporary and modern home design. The light, shine, flexibility and clean open spaces created with glass are a magnet for my eye. Since I’m a guy who hates even having a North elevation in my home... Continue reading

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How to use glass floor panels to connect spaces in a custom home

By Mike Foti on January 31, 2015. Leave a Comment

Creating a custom home should not only be about creating a distinctive looking interior – but also about embracing the character of the lot and home’s facade as well. This dual objective to leverage the inside and outside assets was certainly paramount in a recent Kansas City urban design home project... Continue reading

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20 Works of Art – Kansas City Urban Renewal Homes with Purpose, Passion and Practicality

By Mike Foti on January 24, 2015. Leave a Comment

Renewing a part of a cities’ core is not for the meek at heart. Urban renewal requires a clear sense of purpose, a passion to see what can be, and a healthy dose of practicality. When Randy Kietzman (an architect) and Jane Kietzman (a custom home builder) in Kansas City Missouri had a vision to build... Continue reading

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Eiffel Tower Installs Glass Floor for Incredible New View of Paris

By Mike Foti on December 1, 2014. Leave a Comment

Photo courtesy of Geoffrey Whiteway Paris has long been known as the “City of Light” and just last month, the Eiffel Tower further enhanced the tourist experience by incorporating a feature that makes it even more breathtaking—a new glass floor on the first floor that highlights a different kind... Continue reading

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