Engineering · 1 min read
Vitrocsa Sliding System: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Vitrocsa Sliding system, covering ranges, performance, installation, and specification.
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Project stories, engineering deep-dives, and company news from the inventors of the minimalist window.
Company · 1 min read
Vitrocsa Inauguration — 16–17 September 2026
Vitrocsa marks a new chapter. Join us as we inaugurate our latest chapter on 16–17 September 2026.
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Company · 7 min read
From Watchmaking to Windows: The Eric Joray Story
In 1992, a watchmaking engineer named Eric Joray invented the minimalist window. Three decades later, his philosophy still guides every component Vitrocsa produces.
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Projects · 5 min read
Grand Park Hotel Rovinj: Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Hospitality
On the Croatian coast, the Grand Park Hotel Rovinj uses Vitrocsa sliding systems to dissolve the boundary between guest interiors and the Adriatic.
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Engineering · 6 min read
Specifying Minimalist Glazing for Coastal and Exposed Sites
Coastal and high-wind locations demand more from glazing than any other environment. Here's how to specify Vitrocsa systems for performance without compromising on minimalism.
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Engineering · 6 min read
The Engineering Behind the Vitrocsa Curved Window System
Achieving a curved sliding glass surface with a 3-metre radius demands precision manufacturing at every stage. Here's how Vitrocsa engineers what other systems cannot.
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Architecture · 5 min read
Fondation Maeght: Minimal Frames for a Landmark of Modern Art
The Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence is home to one of Europe's finest collections of 20th-century art. Vitrocsa's minimalist framing ensures the architecture never competes with the art within.
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Architecture · 5 min read
Extraordinary Openings: Mastering Large-Scale Dimensions
From sliding panels over 20 m² to 600 kg pivoting doors and 3-metre-radius curved glass — how Vitrocsa pushes the limits of opening dimensions while keeping profiles almost invisible.
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Engineering · 4 min read
Behind Every Vitrocsa System: Precision Serving the Invisible
Behind the apparent simplicity of every Vitrocsa system lies remarkable technical complexity — from in-house aluminium extrusion to micromechanics and rigorous AEV testing.
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Company · 3 min read
A New Chapter for Vitrocsa
After 18 months of work, our new headquarters in Yverdon-les-Bains is complete — a building that embodies the essence of Vitrocsa: innovation, minimalism, and transparency.
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Projects · 4 min read
3 Ways to Integrate Vitrocsa Systems into Your Architectural Project
A glazing system is not chosen solely for its technical performance. It is chosen for what it makes possible: a precise relationship between space, light, and landscape. Here are three projects illustrating three different Vitrocsa systems.
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Architecture · 5 min read
The Influence of Natural Light in Architecture
Even before a wall is raised, light is already present. It moves through time, shapes spaces, and reveals the soul of a place. Natural light is one of the simplest yet most essential elements of our daily comfort.
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Architecture · 4 min read
Why the Best Window is the One You Do Not See
For centuries, the window was considered a visible architectural element. Contemporary architecture now offers a different approach — the window no longer seeks to draw attention; it seeks to disappear.
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Engineering · 6 min read
Invisible Technology: The Engineering Behind Minimalist Glazing
At first glance, a Vitrocsa system may appear to consist of just a few millimetres of aluminium, glass and a perfectly smooth movement. Yet behind this apparent simplicity lies a technology developed to meet particularly demanding architectural and technical requirements.
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