The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

#358 - Sky-Frame's Chief Sales Officer, Angelo Razzino and Manager Director, Richard Rivera

Sep 5, 2023

Angelo Razzino and Richard Rivera from Sky-Frame join the hosts to discuss the company's history, breaking into the US market, their philosophy and quality control, installation process and maintenance, upcoming products, and challenges of working on job sites. They also talk about frameless windows, high-end residential projects in urban environments, and the expansion of their market to the United States.

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Richard Rivera

Angelo Razzino

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Quick takeaways

Sky-Frame emphasizes early collaboration and planning for successful integration of their frameless windows and doors.

Quality control is of utmost importance to Sky-Frame, with strong relationships with suppliers and a focus on longevity and maintenance.

Sky-Frame has successfully adapted their products to meet the specific requirements of the US market, building trust with clients and introducing innovative motorization features.

Deep dives

Overview of Skyframe and its Products

Skyframe is a leading frameless window and door system company, known for their high-quality and minimalist designs. Their products are ideal for contemporary and modern homes, offering maximum glazing and minimalistic profiles. They specialize in frameless sliding doors and windows, including fixed windows, pivot doors, and curved glass. Skyframe's products are popular in high-end residential projects, particularly in areas with stunning views like Malibu and Beverly Hills. They also have a strong presence in London, where their frameless systems are used to bring light to narrow traditional townhouses.

Introduction

5min

Origins and Challenges of Frameless Windows

8min

High-End Residential Projects in Urban Environments

17min

Diagnosing Installation Issues and the Importance of Certified Installation Team

15min

Discussing Work Pressures, Lead Time, and Breaking into the US Market

4min

Expanding Market to the United States

19min

Challenges of Working on Job Sites

10min

Discussion on Colors and Finishes for Custom Powder Coating

2min

Challenges and Growth of Sky-Frame

11min

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Sky-Frame’s Chief Sales Officer, Angelo Razzino and Manager Director, Richard Rivera joined by to discuss the history of the company; breaking into the US market; their philosophy and quality control; the best ways to use their products; their installation process and maintenance; upcoming products; and more!

This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft

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