Terra Cotta Society

TerraGlas Fountain Pools Just like any structure, it is important to build a fountain from the ground up. When people think about fountains, images of water shooting into the air come to mind. However, it is important to remember that everything that goes up, must, of course, come down. Fountain pools complete the fountain cycle […]

TerraGlas Terracotta Fountains Terracotta fountains have long been the focal point of many town squares in Europe. Once, these fountains provided both a practical function, as a source of fresh water, as well as an aesthetic purpose. However, since the proliferation of plumbing and running water, fountains have been less common. Nonetheless, they remain attractive […]

TerraGlas Chimney Caps It wasn’t very long ago that nearly every building in the world had a chimney. From the smallest hovels to the grandest palaces, chimneys were everywhere. Due to the amount of debris that can fall into a chimney, chimneys need protective chimney caps. However, with the many technological advances we’ve made over […]

Striking Columns in Durable TerraGlas One of the most distinctive features of classical architecture, columns are the quintessential fusion of form and function. Columns of all sizes and shapes have supported humanity’s most significant and treasured buildings throughout history. Not only do they provide the necessary architectural support to accomplish amazing feats such as the […]

Church Bas Reliefs in TerraGlas An ancient sculpting technique, bas reliefs have been used for thousands of years. From coins to walls, examples of bas relief can be found dating all the way back to the Babylonians and Egyptians. During the Italian Renaissance, bas relief work became a staple of church architecture thanks to artists […]

TerraGlas Balustrades An often overlooked architectural feature, balustrades are a signature of old world architecture which safely open up rooftops and balconies to foot traffic. Not only do balustrades provide a physical barrier to keep people from falling off of roofs, they also provide a beautiful, patterned effect to the architectural silhouette of a building. […]