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Have you Seen Trio Lately? Thursday, 25 May 2023

Designed for life outdoors, Trio is one of our most enduring product families. Offering a coordinated mix of lighting, seating and bike racks, now’s a great time to (re...

New F+S Showroom in Dubai Dazzles & Delights Thursday, 16 Mar 2023

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new Dubai showroom—located in the Dubai Design District, the city’s design capital and a major design hub in t...

Announcing our 2022 Instagram giveaway! Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022

This year, our ASLA campaign theme is "Sustainability Through Durability" to emphasize our sustainability efforts at F+S and showcase our products' durability.

Designed to Protect Thursday, 06 Oct 2022

Our newest CEU takes the mystery out of selecting security bollards designed to protect as intended and look good while doing it.

Forms+Surfaces Brings New Presence to Mexico Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022

In another step to continue our global growth, Forms+Surfaces is excited to announce a new presence in Mexico.

Understanding LEVELc Columns is Easier than Ever Friday, 16 Sep 2022

Our newest animation highlights the installation ease of our LEVELc Column System—a smart solution for cladding existing structural columns.

Introducing form+ Augmented Configurator Friday, 01 Jul 2022

Forms+Surfaces is excited to officially launch form+, an augmented product configurator that combines advanced visualization technology with simplified project management....

Forms+Surfaces Designs & Installs World's Largest Passenger Elevator Friday, 10 Jun 2022

Forms+Surfaces is proud to have beautified the world's largest passenger elevator interior, which is installed at Jio World Centre, BKC, Mumbai, India.

Captivating Cadence: New to our CastGlass Line Thursday, 05 May 2022

As the newest addition to our CastGlass line, Cadence Levels designs celebrate glass in its purest form. Fluid textures accentuated by laminated solid color interlayers captur...

New View Expands Loom’s Design Potential Friday, 22 Apr 2022

ViviTela Loom glass is now offered in View—a double-sided configuration that allows light to pass through and significantly expands the design possibilities of the line....

NEW Elevator Design Studio 3.0 Packs a Lot of Punch Friday, 11 Mar 2022

The latest update to our elevator interiors design tool offers new configurations, realistic 3D renderings, comprehensive design specs, and more!

Forms+Surfaces Expands into Australia Monday, 31 Jan 2022

Forms+Surfaces is thrilled to announce the opening of our first office in Australia.

VidyaRath – An Education On Wheels Initiative For Underprivileged Children Thursday, 23 Dec 2021

F+S India prides itself on being a socially inclusive organization.

Installed Reality: See How Our LEVELe Wall Cladding System Comes Together Friday, 30 Jul 2021

Impressive customization potential. Hundreds of material and finish options. Precise detailing. They all come together in our new overview animation.

“BermanGlass” is now “CastGlass” Thursday, 04 Mar 2021

If it’s been a while since you toured our kiln cast glass line, now is a great time to explore the latest developments: our new “CastGlass” name + realigned...

Go Beyond the Surface of our LEVELr Wall Cladding System Friday, 29 Jan 2021

Precise engineering. Smart detailing. Highly refined aesthetics. See how beautifully they all come together in our new LEVELr Wall Cladding overview animation.

A New View for ViviTela Mesh Glass Friday, 13 Nov 2020

ViviTela Mesh is now offered in View—a double-sided configuration that allows light to pass through and significantly expands the design po...

ViviTela Loom: Traditional Weaves Reimagined in Glass Thursday, 05 Nov 2020

ViviTela Loom brings the visual softness and dimensional beauty of handwoven textiles to glass, with patterns in a simple, statement-making palette of Black or White.

ViviGraphix Gleam Glass: Graphics + Light + Reflection Friday, 21 Aug 2020

As captivating as it is unique, ViviGraphix Gleam glass is defined by graphic patterns that incorporate light and reflectivity as integral design components.

Our New 2020 Systems Catalog is Here! Tuesday, 18 Aug 2020

Designed to inform and inspire, our 2020 Systems Catalog has an updated look, lots of new photos, and is a beautiful real-world showcase of our w...

LEVELr: For Highly Refined Wall Cladding Designs Friday, 21 Feb 2020

LEVELr is a sophisticated wall cladding system that pairs a frameless panel aesthetic with extensive material options.

Spirit of Louisiana Takes Flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans... Monday, 03 Feb 2020

Completed in 2019, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves 16 airlines with three concourses and 35 gates. Replacing a 60-year-old facility, the $1 bil...

ViviTela Shibori Glass: An Artistic Mix of Past + Present Thursday, 05 Dec 2019

ViviTela Shibori glass represents the artful intersection of centuries-old fabric dyeing techniques and innovative digital imaging and glass manufacturing technologies.

Rock Your World with our New Zoom Image Collection Wednesday, 19 Jun 2019

The latest additions to our Zoom image library expand our Rocks & Minerals collection and give you vibrant new ways to rock large-scale architectural glass applications....

Forms+Surfaces Elevator Interiors: A Comprehensive Program with Global Appeal Wednesday, 08 May 2019

Forms+Surfaces elevator interiors blend the convenience of standardized systems with impressive design flexibility.

Developed with the needs of today’s buildings...

With VEKTR, Artistic Control Is Yours Friday, 01 Mar 2019

ViviSpectra VEKTR glass and the VEKTR Digital Canvas give you the ability to transform any image into stunning architectural laminated glass designs of any size or scale.

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VividGlass India = Streamlined Global Agility Friday, 14 Dec 2018

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of VividGlass India – the latest addition to our world-class manufacturing facility in Pune and an extension of our US-base...

Hot Off the Press: Our 2018 Surfaces Catalog is Here! Friday, 07 Sep 2018

Designed to inform and inspire, our new 2018 Surfaces Catalog sports an updated look and includes all of our newest Surfaces and Design Tools....

BermanGlass Intervals: A New Perspective on Kiln Cast Glass Thursday, 26 Jul 2018

Intervals Kiln Cast Glass evolves the BermanGlass line with a series of precise, small-scale textures reminiscent of woven materials.

VEKTR Digital Canvas Updates: See What’s New Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Offering unprecedented creative freedom, the VEKTR Digital Canvas allows you to use any digital image of any size to create infinitely scalable a...

Discover the Beauty: ViviTela Mesh Glass Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018

ViviTela Mesh, the newest addition to our VividGlass line, brings the rich look of woven metal to architectural laminated glass. Precise patterns...

You Supply the Creative Vision. We Supply the Glass. Monday, 19 Feb 2018

For use in walls, partitions, railings, doors and more, F+S glass gives you the freedom to tailor your glass designs to project-specific applications and transform spaces of...

Zoom into our Winter 2018 Zoom Image Collection! Friday, 16 Feb 2018

Nine new super-high-resolution Zoom images, all with botanical themes, give you vibrant new ways to bring nature’s photographic beauty to large-scale glass applications...

Elevator Design Studio: Dynamic Tool Helps You Design, Visualize &... Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017

Dynamic tool helps you design, visualize & specify elevator interiors

Creative Potential of Vector Graphics for Architectural Glass Projects Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017

Laminated glass is a favored material for indoor and outdoor projects. Increasingly, photography and other digital images are popular choices for incorporating design element...

BermanGlass Levels Kiln Cast Glass: Taking Architectural Glass to Exciting... Wednesday, 31 May 2017

BermanGlass Levels Kiln Cast Glass pushes the boundaries of glass design by uniting the best of two worlds: cast and laminated glass.

Make a Statement with F+S Columns Thursday, 09 Mar 2017

Engineered to accommodate a wide range of field conditions, Forms+Surfaces' columns provide maximum design versatility without sacrificing ease of specification, installat...

ViviSpectra Elements Glass Patterns Reinterpret the Natural World Tuesday, 13 Dec 2016

ViviSpectra Elements glass brings the outdoors in with a series of patterns sourced from wood, stone and botanicals. Now, our latest additions give you even mo...

Design Tool Updates: See What's New Tuesday, 13 Dec 2016

Our latest round of design tool updates brings an enhanced user experience to the VEKTR Digital Canvas, the Zoom Digital Darkroom and the Elevator Design Studio.

TENSL Ultra High Performance Concrete Monday, 22 Aug 2016

Introducing the newest addition to our materials palette, TENSL Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC).

New Features in Elevator Design Studio Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Full of new enhancements, our Elevator Design Studio makes it easier than ever to bring your elevator interior designs to life.

New F+S CEU: Digital Art in Architectural Projects Thursday, 29 Oct 2015

We’ve teamed up with Architectural Record to deliver an exciting continuing education course on the topic of “Digital Art in Architectural Projects.”...

Digital Art in Architectural Projects Saturday, 26 Sep 2015

Architects and designers have many options for specifying dynamic architectural surfaces in their projects. Choices include metal, glass and photography, and each has its ben...

New Zoom Portfolio: Picture the Possibilities Wednesday, 26 Aug 2015

Tour our new Zoom Portfolio and discover a colorful array of settings and spaces transformed by Zoom images. It’s a great source of ideas and inspiration and a great wa...

Find Global Inspiration in Our Updated Project Portfolio Thursday, 20 Aug 2015

We're delighted to share some dazzling examples of the F+S products and projects calling India home.

Connect with Us on Social Networks Thursday, 20 Aug 2015

Connect with us and with each other on your favorite social networks.

Discover the Beauty of Zoom! Tuesday, 23 Jun 2015

It's now easier than ever to bring nature's beauty to large-scale glass applications with our new Zoom Digital Darkroom and super-high-resoluation Zoom images.

New Pattern Options in Bonded Metal & Bonded Quartz Wednesday, 27 May 2015

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of four patterns to our Bonded Metal and Bonded Quartz lines: Current, Dash, Glint and Tilt.

The new patterns expand the...

Bring your Ideas to Life with VividGlass Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015

VividGlass blends an astounding array of standard design options with tremendous customization potential. The result? Endless ways to express your creative vision in architec...

Gradiance Glass Fades into (or out of) View Wednesday, 03 Dec 2014

Ideal for doors, partitions and more, Gradiance glass patterns and graphics fade from opaque to clear, creating semi-privacy that meets project-specific design themes.

Mind, Body & Soul: Functional Art Enlivens University Hospital Thursday, 25 Sep 2014

In one of the largest construction projects in San Antonio history, University Health System’s (UHS) Capital Improvement Program committed over $778M for the developmen...

Get a Grip! Friday, 22 Aug 2014

Our 2014 Door & Cabinet Pull Catalog features 80 pages of beautiful door and cabinet pull designs that can help you handle the needs of any entrance.

The catalog w...

New Fused Metal Color Brings a Neutral Warmth to the Line Friday, 22 Aug 2014

As August draws to a close, we’re pleased to introduce Fused Nickel Bronze, our newest Fused Metal color and a rich addition to a line that includes Fused Bronze, Fused...

New Eco-Etch Patterns Play with Light & Dimension Friday, 25 Jul 2014

Forms+Surfaces is thrilled to announce four new Eco-Etch patterns: Current, Dash, Glacier and Trace. Created to bring a dimensional feel to stainless steel and Fused Metal, e...

Custom Seating Stars at Hollywood Bowl Tuesday, 15 Jul 2014

The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, is a legendary amphitheater known for its distinctive concentric arched shell set against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills and the i...

Find Inspiration in our Updated Surfaces Catalog Thursday, 27 Mar 2014

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our new 2014 Surfaces Catalog – a comprehensive 145-page resource designed to inform and inspire.

The updated ca...

Four Dynamic Patterns Add Depth to Graphica Glass Thursday, 27 Mar 2014

Forms+Surfaces’ Graphica glass offers tremendous creative potential. Already a line that invites the imagination to soar, we’re excited to introduce four new patt...

Introducing ViviStone White Onyx Architectural Glass Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014

Since introducing ViviStone architectural glass in 2011 with the launch of Honey Onyx, we’ve added Abalone Onyx, Cream Onyx, Pearl Onyx and Opal Onyx to the line. While...

F+S Elevator Design Studio: New Online Tool Helps You Design, Visualize,... Friday, 24 Jan 2014

Forms+Surfaces’ new Elevator Design Studio is an interactive tool that makes it easier than ever for you to work with our products and bring your elevator interior desi...

F+S Launches Augmented Reality App Wednesday, 13 Nov 2013

When you are designing a space, indoors or out, the ability to visualize how a product will look in a setting is critical. To help you with this effort, we’re excited t...

Diamond Finish: Now Available for Fused Metal Friday, 04 Oct 2013

In July of last year, we launched Diamond – our newest High-Durability (HD) finish for stainless steel. Diamond features multi-directional lines and faceted shapes that...

Northern Exposure at Duluth International Friday, 04 Oct 2013

Duluth International Airport’s new $78 million passenger terminal is a 101,000 sq. ft., LEED Silver certified facility with a unique design vision that reflects the nat...

New Options in Bonded Quartz & Bonded Metal Tuesday, 30 Jul 2013

Forms+Surfaces is also pleased to announce several exciting additions to our Bonded Quartz and Bonded Metal lines.

Elements Line Expands with Four New Light Wood Patterns Tuesday, 30 Jul 2013

Our ViviGraphix Elements line of architectural glass reinterprets natural themes in a series of patterns sourced from wood, stone and botanicals. Now, in response to requests...

Sneak Peek: New Online Design Tools Wednesday, 26 Jun 2013

Forms+Surfaces is developing two new interactive Design Tools that will make it easier than ever for you to create customized elevator interiors and to incorporate super-high...

A Light Touch: Healing Design at the Mother Baby Center Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013

Find out how a collaborative effort between two hospitals, HDR Architecture, Inc., Kurt Johnson Photography, and Forms+Surfaces resulted in a warm, nurturing space for women...

New Systems Book: Your One-Stop Resource for Walls, LightPlane Panels,... Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013

Forms+Surfaces is delighted to debut our new Systems Book, a 135-page catalog that is both informational and inspirational.

This is the first printed compilation of ou...

Elevators Book: Rising to the Top! Thursday, 21 Feb 2013

Forms+Surfaces has just launched the newest edition of our Elevators book, featuring 68 pages of stunning photography that showcases the breadth and depth of our elevator pro...

Project Spotlight: The Center for Care and Discovery Tuesday, 18 Dec 2012

The Center for Care and Discovery, set to open in early 2013, will serve as the new core of the University of Chicago Medicine campus and features our LEVELe Wall System.

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LEVELe Takes the PHX Sky Train to the Next Level Monday, 12 Nov 2012

The large scale installation of Forms+Surfaces LEVELe Wall System at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is part of a $1.58 million project introducing an automated...

Six New Surface Options Unveiled Friday, 20 Jul 2012

Some fresh new Surface options are now available including a new High Durability (HD) stainless steel finish, a new Impression pattern, and new standard glass colors.

Eco-Etch Brings Houston’s Ballet Bridge to Life Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012

Find out how Forms+Surfaces' custom Eco-Etch Stainless Steel helped bring Gensler's design vision to life on the stunning pedestrian skybridge at the new Houston Ball...

ViviStone Opal Onyx Rocks the Virtual Quarry Tuesday, 29 May 2012

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the fifth product in our popular ViviStone line – Opal Onyx. Opal Onyx joins the ranks of Honey Onyx, Cream Onyx,...

Four New Eco-Etch Patterns Join our Design Palette Friday, 27 Apr 2012

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce four exciting new patterns for our Eco-Etch line: Sequence, Flicker, Reeds and Stacks.

Our Eco-Etch process creates beautiful et...

ViviGraphix Elements: Glass that Captures the Rhythms of Nature Thursday, 01 Mar 2012

Sometimes in our busy lives, we need to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world that surrounds us. A crystalline pattern formed in stone. Dappled light filtering throu...

Pearl Perfection: Introducing ViviStone Pearl Onyx Monday, 06 Feb 2012

Forms+Surfaces is pleased to introduce the latest addition to our Virtual Quarry – Pearl Onyx.

Pearl Onyx is the newest product in our ViviStone line of architec...

Better than Stone: ViviStone is a Lighter, Brighter Idea for the... Thursday, 15 Dec 2011

Learn how ViviStone architectural glass helped ForrestPerkins and the InterContinental Dallas overcome the physical limitations of stone, solved their design challenges, and...

LEVELe Elevator Interiors: New Configurations & Patterns Available! Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011

Forms+Surfaces has taken our LEVELe Elevator Interior line to the next level by adding three new configurations that better highlight some of our related products such as Viv...

Banking on VividGlass Wednesday, 26 Oct 2011

Right in the heart of midtown New York, across the street from Bryant Park and the New York Public Library, the newly remodeled HSBC Bank serves as an example of how VividGla...

VividGlass Stars in New Film Center Debut Tuesday, 27 Sep 2011

After 10 years of planning, the highly-anticipated $41 million Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center opened its doors this summer to rave reviews, and gave us the opportunity to in...

Standing Tall: Introducing the LEVELe Column System Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011

If you thought custom columns were the only way to achieve a distinct and elegant look for your project, we’ve got exciting news for you. Forms+Surfaces is pleased to i...

Let There Be LightPlane Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

F+S is very excited to introduce our new LightPlane panel – an innovative new product that combines our cutting-edge lighting technology, our VividGlass line of special...

A Designer’s Dream in Abalone and Cream Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

Through our VividGlass line, we recently introduced ViviStone – a revolutionary architectural glass that unites the beauty of stone with the convenience of glass. We la...

Bring Your ViviStone Projects to Life with Our Virtual Quarry Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

Following the launch of ViviStone glass, our new Virtual Quarry is a sophisticated online design tool that makes it easy for you to bring your ViviStone projects to life. The...

Introducing Four New Architectural Surfaces Patterns Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

Aligned with our goals to continuously evolve and stay at the forefront of design innovation, we're pleased to announce the launch of three new Fusion patterns and one ne...

Now Showing: NEW Digital Architectural Surfaces Catalog Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

Forms+Surfaces is delighted to introduce our most comprehensive Architectural Surfaces Catalog ever. Presenting our Surfaces and Systems in a stunning 112-page format, this p...

Introducing ViviStone: The Beauty of Stone. The Convenience of Glass. Thursday, 16 Jun 2011

It’s possible that no material on earth has quite the visual impact, beauty, or distinctiveness of stone. Stone offers depth, richness and solidity; a deep connection t...

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