Case Studies

Restaurant Folding Glass Walls

Case Study: Windy City Walls

Custom Folding Glass Wall for High-End Restaurant. When designing a three-story restaurant overlooking the Chicago River, a client approached Solar Innovations® for a custom Folding Glass Wall. The bi-fold wall would be located on the third story, which is designed as a high-class bar and lounge area with grand views of...

Case Study: Spicing up the World of Flavors

Mouthwatering Views. When designing a new retail store for McCormick World of Flavors, a glass company approached Solar Innovations® about the job. The company was in need of a manufacturer for a glass entryway into the store that not only would offer clear, unobstructed views, but would also add security. Having an...

Goodstone Inn & Restaurant Folding Glass Walls

Case Study: More People, More Problems

Custom Conservatory that Opens Up the Dining Space. So many people and not enough room! This seemed to be Goodstone Inn and Restaurants big dilemma, which led them to seeking out a solution.  They wanted to increase the space in their dining and reception area, while also adding a unique...

custom traditional greenhouse design

Case Study: Best of Both Worlds

Custom Traditional Greenhouse Design with Modern Functionality. While looking for a manufacturer to design and build a custom traditional style greenhouse for plant cultivation and private gatherings at their privately owned equestrian estate, a Massachusetts client was having trouble finding a supplier that could meet their needs. The existing farm...

Case Study: Lifting Your Spirits

Achieving Performance and Style on a Large Scale with Lift Slide Doors. An architect designing a glass clad high-rise hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii required a series of high performance sliding doors suited for exposure to harsh ocean air and hurricanes while maintaining high thermal performance. These doors, totaling over 1,000 panels,...