07/02/2026
Over the past months, our team had the opportunity to colaborate with a talented designer to transform an ambitious concept into an enduring work of architectural art, with this breathtaking custom poppy window created for the entry door of a newly constructed home near Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis.
Designer approached Potekglass after being commissioned to create a one-of-a-kind stained glass installation for the residence. She had developed a striking composition featuring a single poppy flower rising gracefully across the panel and asked our studio to bring her vision to life in glass.
The process began with close collaboration to refine the original artwork into a design suitable for stained glass construction. From there, we worked together to curate every glass selection, carefully considering color, texture, and opacity to ensure each piece contributed to the depth and luminosity of the finished window.
Once the design and palette were finalized, fabrication began. The finished panel consists of 509 individual pieces of glass, meticulously cut from 38 unique sheets. Among these were two custom sheets created specifically for this project in our studio. One sheet was hand-painted and kiln fired to capture the intricate detail at the center of the poppy blossom, while another was kiln formed to produce the delicate white speckled effect that surrounds the painted elements, adding a subtle effect that could not have been achieved with commercially available glass.
With every piece cut and prepared, our team of skilled glass artisans assembled the window using traditional lead came construction, carefully fitting, leading, and soldering each section together. After glazing, reinforcing rebar was integrated into the panel to ensure its long-term structural integrity.
The final stage of the journey brought us to the construction site, where the finishing touches on the home were coming together. Our team delivered the completed window and assisted with its installation into the custom entry door, allowing the piece to become a permanent architectural centerpiece for the home.
