Nicholas Leahy
Perkins Eastman | Co Ceo and Executive Director
“I have collaborated With Franz for close to 30 years, he has been one of my go to people when I want to work with an openminded and creative partner, someone to bounce ideas around and solve interesting problems, of any scale and budget—butterfly houses , facades of all types, canopies and glass steps.
I have found Franz never shies away from a challenge, he has an intuitive sense of design and engineering, and like all great collaborators gets that excited when you start asking the “ what if” questions.
There is nothing quite as fun and fulfilling as sketching through the various design solutions to an option, I have never heard no from Franz, he is always positive, and delivers quality through and through.”
Perkins Eastman | Co Ceo and Executive Director
“I have collaborated With Franz for close to 30 years, he has been one of my go to people when I want to work with an openminded and creative partner, someone to bounce ideas around and solve interesting problems, of any scale and budget—butterfly houses , facades of all types, canopies and glass steps.
I have found Franz never shies away from a challenge, he has an intuitive sense of design and engineering, and like all great collaborators gets that excited when you start asking the “ what if” questions.
There is nothing quite as fun and fulfilling as sketching through the various design solutions to an option, I have never heard no from Franz, he is always positive, and delivers quality through and through.”
Moses Vaughn
WRNS | Senior Associate; Director of Architectural Technology
“I have worked with Franz and Innovation Glass on several projects over the last 10 years; in every case the collaborative effort has been incredibly successful. From the outset, Franz brought his architectural background to the effort; and was able to anticipate and solve aesthetic challenges as adeptly as technical ones. The inevitable speed bumps along the supply chain were negotiated with full transparency; and the IG team always stepped up to the plate. I can heartily recommend Innovation Glass and the VS-1 system for any project seeking a high value glazing solution.”
I have worked with Franz and Innovation Glass on several projects over the last 10 years; in every case the collaborative effort has been incredibly successful. From the outset, Franz brought his architectural background to the effort; and was able to anticipate and solve aesthetic challenges as adeptly as technical ones. The inevitable speed bumps along the supply chain were negotiated with full transparency; and the IG team always stepped up to the plate. I can heartily recommend Innovation Glass and the VS1 system for any project seeking a high value glazing solution.
Geoffrey Diamond
Gensler | Design Director, Senior Associate
“Franz Safford, and the entire team at Innovation Glass, represent everything we look for in a partner. His engineering acumen is always on display, but never takes a back seat to his passion for great design. I’ve yet to come to him with an idea that he wasn’t willing to help explore, design, and ultimately deliver.”
“Franz Safford, and the entire team at Innovation Glass, represent everything we look for in a partner. His engineering acumen is always on display, but never takes a back seat to his passion for great design. I’ve yet to come to him with an idea that he wasn’t willing to help explore, design, and ultimately deliver.”
Nicholas Micheels
Muller2 | Project Architect
“Assisting with schematic design until the curtain wall was installed, Franz was always quick to offer design assistance. He brought with him not only his expertise, but also his positive attitude and a collaborative mindset. He is the kind of person that makes you excited to work through the tough details and I enjoyed our in-person work sessions.”
“Assisting with schematic design until the curtain wall was installed, Franz was always quick to offer design assistance. He brought with him not only his expertise, but also his positive attitude and a collaborative mindset. He is the kind of person that makes you excited to work through the tough details and I enjoyed our in-person work sessions. “