Architects and Builders
Thank you for your interest in working with us! Whether you want to create a stunning entryway or to integrate elegant architectural uses of light into a living space, we can make your vision a reality. Our skilled team of artisans is committed to crafting unique windows and doors that marry artistry and functionality. If you’re ready to create spaces that stand out, contact us today for more information.
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Your Luxury Steel & Bronze Window and Door Manufacturer
At Riviera Bronze, we take pride in every aspect of our work. Our doors and windows are manufactured from quality-engineered steel, including thermally broken stainless steel, and each piece is finished by hand to ensure the highest standard of craftsmanship for every project. We carry a variety of customizable options, including:
Architectural Steel Windows
- From standard casements and awnings to oversized panoramic windows and custom-shaped ornamental designs, the quality of our materials and talent of our team allow you to execute designs with audacity and precision. Every steel-framed window offers you the highest-possible degree of control over framing external views and refining internal aesthetics.
Architectural Steel Doors
- Create striking entrances, exits, and transitions between spaces as you see fit, with swinging, sliding, bifold, and pivot door options that combine timeless beauty with engineered durability. You can, of course, integrate doors into custom window designs to tie indoor and outdoor spaces beyond the threshold.
Luxury Finishes
- Our commitment to full customization means that you can select the finishes that best complete your stylistic and functional plan. Choose from the smooth, traditional finish of marine-grade paint in your preferred color, enhance weather resistance with a super-durable powder coat, or request a living finish that develops a natural protective patina over time, providing even more resilience while deepening the appearance.
Why Choose Our Architectural Windows and Doors?
We have spent more than 20 years partnering with architects, designers, builders, and contractors, particularly those who specialize in transforming imaginative design into real-world excellence. Professionals worldwide continue to choose our ultra-luxury steel windows and doors because our business is built on the foundations of:
Technical Expertise
- We bring both knowledge and years of experience in applying specifications like thermal calculations and NFRC ratings to real projects. We work with you to incorporate this essential information from the start of your decision-making process. We’re invested in sharing what we’ve learned to make sure our partners choose what’s right for every project.
Transparent Communication
- We are clear in every facet of our partnership, from the timeline and workflow to our warranty. This transparency facilitates a smoother installation process and prevents simple miscommunications that can affect both build and budget.
Superior Quality Assurance
- Our legacy products are built to last for generations, and we ensure that level of quality by putting each one to the test before it leaves our facility. Our engineering and hand-finished results are carefully evaluated through a detailed inspection protocol, giving you confidence that they are ready to perform for as long as the home stays standing.
Other Benefits for Architects and Builders
Our sourcing, design, and manufacturing processes were developed and refined over time with architects and builders in mind. Our expertise has grown through practice and a commitment to keep learning from every job.
At Riviera Bronze, we respect the professionals we work with and listen to what they tell us. We strive to provide a top-tier planning and installation experience worthy of our luxury fenestration products. Contact us to learn more about what you have to gain from working with our experienced professionals.
FAQs About Architectural Steel Windows and Doors
We receive many questions from architects weighing steel for their next custom build, so we’ve compiled several common ones below.
How are architects using steel windows and doors in modern custom homes?
Architects are using steel windows and doors in modern custom homes to open up larger expanses of glass, supported by Swiss-precision profiles accurate to 0.003 inches, and engineered I-beam and channel shapes. Those profiles let you specify oversized glass up to 200 square feet per pane, while holding a narrow sightline. Specialty glass for our largest units comes backed by a manufacturer’s warranty, giving you added confidence in oversized openings.
Some of that work creates dramatic statements as an entry, with pivot doors opening at the touch of a button. Others use steel for puzzle windows with keyhole arches.
You’re never limited to a catalog of preset shapes or sizes. We can go as bespoke as a project needs. Our precision solid steel is NFRC-certified, CAL FIRE-certified to meet WUI High-Fire requirements, and built to meet California Title 24 requirements.
How do steel doors and windows support a contemporary architectural style?
Steel doors and windows support a contemporary architectural style by letting the framing flex to match the vision, whether that means eliminating mullion patterns for a minimalist, narrow-sightline look or keeping them for warmth in a modern space. Combine that versatility with finish options such as a marine-grade paint or a durable, weather-resistant powder coat.
What is a “sightline,” and why does it matter?
A sightline is the width of visible metal framing around a glass pane. It matters because a narrower sightline it allows more glass to let in more light for a brighter room.
Our solid steel products hold sightlines as narrow as 1 5/8 inches on operable units. We finish our units with a hand-tooled structural silicone glazing process for a refined appearance and superior weather resistance.
Do you offer a factory or showroom tour?
Yes, we offer factory and showroom tours for clients who want to see our products up close before committing to a project. You’ll walk our production floor and watch our artisans cut, fabricate, assemble, glaze, and finish each piece by hand, with no automation involved.
Because we’re a working factory, you’ll also see projects in production, each one unique, with finishes, hardware, and mounting conditions you’d rarely see anywhere outside the manufacturer.
INDUSTRY-LEADING SIGHT LINES
Riviera Bronze steel window and door systems provide the narrowest sight lines while maintaining robust product strength and flexibility. Our precision steel systems command a 1 5/8” sight line. Our thermally broken stainless steel requires only 1/8” more!
DESIGN and DETAILS
Riviera Bronze works with you to create a window or door system that will not only meet your design intent, but also work to ensure flawless performance for decades to come. Below are a few examples of the steel windows and doors we can create for you.
GLASS AND GLAZING
High-Quality Glass: Glass is a highly important, integral part of our steel window and door systems. Riviera Bronze utilizes only the highest-caliber glass manufacturers. We hand-inspect over 10,000 panes of glass each year to ensure each one is of the highest quality.
Factory Glazing: Many of our competitors ship empty metal frames and turn over the crucial step of glazing to a third party. Riviera Bronze chooses to provide our customers with fully glazed products to safeguard the outcome of your investment. We painstakingly employ a “wet glazing” process in which Dow Corning 795 Structural Silicone is utilized at both the interior and exterior sight lines.
Glass Types: Riviera Bronze steel window and door systems are engineered to accept virtually any glass type — laminated and dual- or triple-pane insulated glass.
Maximum Glass Size: Riviera Bronze thermally broken stainless steel window and door systems can accept glass up to 1 ¼” thick and 60 square feet per pane. The steel window and door systems can accept up to 7/8” glass with a maximum area of 35 square feet per pane of glass. Oversized glass up to 200 square feet and more is available through custom profiles in both product lines.
TRUE DIVIDED LIGHT
Riviera Bronze precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel window and door systems are both available in true divided light. Our steel muntins create an elegant narrow light breakup with dual-glazed muntins at 1 1/8” and single glazed muntins at 7/8”!
INTEGRATED DIVIDED LIGHT
Riviera Bronze has created an innovative, proprietary glazing system called “Integrated Divided Light.” The purpose of this system is to maximize energy values while conveying the elegance and distinction of a true divided-light aesthetic. Contact the company for more details regarding this exciting innovation!
SCREENS
Riviera Bronze precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel window and door systems are designed and engineered to accept fixed, roll-down, sliding, and swinging screens. Our screens are fabricated and made in-house with fixed screens composed of solid bronze and sliding or swinging from solid precision steel. Our roll-down system has been developed for both beauty and serviceability.
HINGES
Hinges are a very vital component within our precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel window and door systems. We manufacture and fabricate our own solid stainless steel hinge barrels and hinge pins. Our hinge system incorporates a number of proprietary features to ensure sheer strength, durability, flawless execution, and serviceability.
HARDWARE
Riviera Bronze precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel window and door systems can accommodate virtually any quality hardware desired by our customers. We most often utilize Sun Valley Bronze solid bronze door and window hardware. We have worked in partnership with SVB to develop a number of features, which are available only to Riviera Bronze.
CERTIFICATIONS
Riviera Bronze precision steel window and door systems are certified for use in WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) areas. The California State Fire Marshal “Wildland Urban Interface” award is accomplished through rigorous testing and ongoing inspection certifications. WUI windows and doors help protect what matters most in critical times of need. Riviera Bronze was the first steel door and window company in the nation to receive this prestigious award.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT
Energy efficiency requirements across the country and around the world may be met with Riviera Bronze precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel door and window systems. Riviera Bronze products have been tested by accredited laboratories and certified and listed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). Riviera Bronze satisfies the stringent energy requirements for California Title 24 in both our solid precision steel and thermally broken stainless steel window and door products.
As an example, our thermally broken values using 1 1/16” triple-glazed Solarban 60 carry a U-Value of .24 for fixed windows or .29 for swinging doors!
Contact Riviera Bronze today with your glass makeup and design intent. We are happy to work with you to find a solution.
Find Builder and Architect Support Near You Today
Through decades of dedicated service, Riviera Bronze has supported architects in more than 500 custom installations nationwide and beyond. Our personalized systems and unparalleled standards deliver bespoke results that increase property value and curb appeal. With years of experience in every stage of the property building process, you can feel confident we will stay on the same page from start to finish.
Trust our artisans to deliver handmade masterpieces built to last in any climate, with finishes that are as protective as they are stylish. Connect with a professional today so we can manufacture your ideal solutions now.
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