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pressure. Climate goals require retrofitting. Urbanization
demands adaptation. Owners seek comfort, performance,
and regulatory compliance. Yet all too often, original
windows are the first victims of change.
Technical Excellence Meets Traditional Beauty
The value of restauro® extends beyond appearance. It is
available in various surface movements (smooth or lively),
thicknesses (from 2 to 3 mm), and sizes (up to approx. 85
x 100 cm). The glass can also be custom-colored-slightly
greenish, amber, or gray-tinted to match original window
fragments. For even higher fidelity, the restauro® Extra
option includes traditional tool marks to replicate period
manufacturing traces.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
With restauro®, historical integrity and modern
expectations can coexist. The technology exists. The
craftsmanship exists. What’s needed is awareness-and a
renewed appreciation for the invisible details that define
a building’s soul.
But perhaps most impressively, mouthblown restauro®
glass can be further processed into insulating glass
(restauro® ISO) or laminated safety glass, seamlessly
bridging the gap between conservation principles and
modern energy or safety standards. This makes it ideal not
only for museums and churches but also for residential
heritage buildings undergoing energy upgrades.
Every ripple, every air bubble, every wave in the glass is a
reminder: history was never perfect. It was alive. We must
honor that aliveness if we truly wish to preserve it.
The Lamberts Philosophy
At the heart of Glashütte Lamberts lies a simple but
powerful idea: to create glass that enhances life-not only
aesthetically but sustainably. The factory, itself a listed
industrial heritage site, employs around 70 artisans in
Waldsassen. All glass is produced regionally, with a strong
focus on energy efficiency (DIN EN ISO 50001 certified)
and environmentally responsible processes.
From solar protection (with restauro® UV) to infrared
shielding (restauro® IR), Lamberts offers tailored solutions that preserve artwork, furnishings, and fabrics from
fading and heat damage—all while maintaining the
authentic look and feel of period windows.
A Global Legacy of Light
From the Frauenkirche in Dresden to the York Minster
in England, from Eidsvoll in Norway to Schloss Ludwigsburg in Germany, LambertsGlas has played a key role in
restoring cultural icons. And not only sacred or state
buildings-hundreds of manor houses, farmsteads, town
halls, and residential Voctorian villas across Europe and
beyond now gleam again in the light of mouthblown glass.
More than 5,000 different colors and textures are
available-offering virtually unlimited design possibilities
for conservation, contemporary reinterpretation, or both.
Conclusion
Mouthblown glass is not a relic of the past. It is a vibrant,
relevant, and indispensable part of our cultural fabric. For
those entrusted with preserving historic buildings, there
is no substitute for the depth, the truth, and the emotion
this glass brings.
This is no coincidence. When restorers and architects
experience the vibrancy of Lamberts glass-its living
surface, its interaction with sunlight-they understand: this
material is not a substitute. It is a continuation of history.
Whether you are restoring a baroque castle or a modest
farmhouse, let the windows speak with an authentic
voice.
Why Handblown Glass Matters
We live in a time when heritage buildings face immense
Choose glass with a soul. Choose Lamberts.
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