Picture Windows
This custom project at Moonrise Valley, PA shows how much difference the right glass layout can make in a building with non-standard architecture.
The structure already had a strong visual character: a high wood ceiling, curved side openings, a wide front façade, and a beautiful outdoor view. But before the transformation, the front elevation did not fully use the potential of the space. The upper section was still closed, the curved areas were not opened with glass, and the interior did not feel as connected to the view as it could.
The goal was clear: open the front of the building with more glass, bring in more natural light, and create a stronger connection between the indoor space and the outdoors.
Before: a strong structure with limited glass
Before the new systems were added, the building had large lower openings, but the full height and shape of the façade were not being used.
The curved side sections and upper angled areas were the key challenge. These were not standard rectangular openings. They required custom planning, accurate measurements, and window sections made specifically for the shape of this building.
This is where the project became more than a simple window or door replacement.
What was supplied for this project
For this Moonrise Valley project, Smart Choice Windows & Doors manufactured custom glass systems designed around the existing structure.
The project included:
- custom shaped windows for the curved side sections;
- upper glass sections following the roofline;
- custom-size 3-panel stacked sliding doors;
- large glass areas across the front façade;
- black frames to create a clean, consistent visual line.
Each section had to work with the architecture of the building, not against it.
Custom shaped windows
The curved side windows are one of the most important parts of this project.
They follow the existing shape of the building and help keep the original architectural character. Instead of covering or simplifying the curved openings, the custom windows turn them into a feature.
The upper glass sections also make a visible difference. They bring light into the height of the room and make the interior feel more open.
3-panel stacked sliding doors
The custom-size 3-panel stacked sliding doors were used across the lower part of the façade to open the space toward the deck and outdoor view.
From the inside, the change is clear. The room now has a much stronger visual connection to the landscape. From the outside, the stacked sliding doors, upper windows, and curved side glass read as one complete custom system.
Why this project required a custom solution
Standard-size products would not have created the same result here.
The building had curved openings, angled upper sections, and wide lower openings. That kind of structure requires products made to fit the project, not products selected from standard sizes and forced into place.
That is what makes custom shaped windows and stacked sliding doors in Pennsylvania a strong solution for this type of building. The final result respects the original architecture while opening the space with more glass, more light, and wider views.
Planning a custom window or sliding door project?
Smart Choice Windows & Doors manufactures custom windows and sliding doors for projects across Canada and the U.S.
Shipping is available across Canada and the United States. Installation is available in the GTA only.
If your project requires custom shapes, custom sizes, or large sliding door systems, contact us for a quote.
