The Home Crowd

I’d seen the earlier version of this product in its development (below) where the lower portion of the window frame that became the balcony floor was a solid piece of structure, and only allowed a high ribbon window above.

And now, in this recent mock-up of the Bloomframe window product, it seems that they’ve replaced that structural piece with structural glazing, presenting the window frame as a near full-height window system.  The video below is a great demonstration of what could be next great advance in hardtop convertible balconies.

(Turn the volume down/off if you value your sanity…)

This is a product that spurs the imagination of what could open up a small, cramped, apartment to the elements.  No way your landlord would likely allow you to install one.  But perhaps, maybe a forward-thinking builder might bring these to an entire housing project, and showcase a constantly changing facade.

The structural glazing however, might be a bit too fear-inducing to anyone above the second floor, as I liken it to the Sears Tower Skydeck.

Oh, and the neighbors below would most likely look up your wife’s skirt.

The Bloomframe® window balcony seems to still be in development, but I can’t wait to see one of these in person.