NUMAEX Journal

Glass, Light &
Craft

Design essays, project spotlights, and stories from 93 years of architectural glass craftsmanship.

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NUMAEX Journal
Design Essay
18 May 2026

Fluted Glass: The Architect's Complete Guide to Texture, Light & Privacy

Architects specify fluted glass for shower enclosures, sliding partitions, and pivot doors. Finishes, thicknesses, applications — from NUMAEX, Ahmedabad, est. 1932.

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The Art of Transparency
Design Essay
11 April 2026

The Art of Transparency

Contemporary architects are rethinking the role of glass, not as barrier or boundary, but as the primary material of experience.

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The Door You Can't Open
Design Essay
12 May 2026

The Door You Can't Open

Floor-to-ceiling doors photograph beautifully and weigh 140 kilograms. On the system that lets an 81-year-old open her own front door.

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The Floor You Can See Through
Design Essay
22 April 2026

The Floor You Can See Through

On glass staircases — what they demand of a building, and what they give back. A material study in structure, light, and the half-second of hesitation before you trust the tread.

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Japandi Minimalism in Indian Design: A Natural Convergence
Design Trends
5 March 2026

Japandi Minimalism in Indian Design: A Natural Convergence

The shared sensibility between Japanese restraint and Indian craft creates a design language that feels both ancient and utterly modern.

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