# Custom Architectural Glazing Colorado | Alta Vetro > Retractable screen systems and custom architectural glazing in Colorado — bespoke configurations for unique architectural requirements. Request a consultation. URL: https://alta-vetro.com/specialty-systems/ ![Specialty Systems — Alta Vetro](/images/misc/custom-architectural-glazing-detail-in-contemporar.webp) Specialty # Screens, Custom Glazing, and One-Off Architectural Solutions Retractable screens, custom glazing, and bespoke configurations for unique architectural requirements. Last updated July 17, 2026 Request a Design Consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Explore the Collection [/products/ →](/products/) - Coverage Colorado Statewide - Collection 70+ Door Designs - Finishes 12+ Designer Palette - Installation Manufacturer-Backed The Product ## When the Catalog Isn’t the Answer Every project has an opening the catalog doesn’t quite fit. A trapezoidal gable window at the peak. A retractable screen on a bi-fold that has to disappear when the wall folds away. A structural glazing detail that ties two elevations together without a visible mullion. Alta Vetro specialty systems answer these openings. Retractable screen systems and pleated screen doors preserve sightlines when the opening is glass and disappear when the opening is closed. Custom architectural glazing handles non-standard dimensions, shapes, and performance requirements. Bespoke configurations meet the one-off demands of distinctive architecture. ### Coordinated With the Rest of the Project Specialty systems share the same specification pathway as our doors and windows: finish coordination, hardware coordination, and installation through The Install Company. Custom glass options — insulated units, low-E coatings, structural glazing — are configured to the opening. ### Configured Through the Consultation Because specialty systems are always project-specific, the design consultation is where the specification takes shape. We walk through the architectural intent, the opening geometry, the performance targets, and the coordination with the surrounding envelope. The result is a system that reads as intended by the architect and installs cleanly on the build schedule. What's Included ## Configured to Your Project - 01 Retractable screen systems and pleated screen doors for large openings - 02 Architectural glass systems and custom glazing solutions - 03 Custom configurations for unique architectural requirements - 04 Insulated glass units and structural glazing Why Alta Vetro ## The Difference in Every Detail Bespoke by Design Non-standard dimensions, shapes, and performance requirements are our starting point, not our exception. Sightline Preservation Retractable and pleated screen solutions maintain the minimalist frame character. Coordinated Delivery Specialty systems are specified and installed through the same coordinated pathway as our doors and windows. Manufacturer-Backed Install Certified installation through The Install Company keeps warranty confidence and quality tight. The Portfolio ## Specialty in Colorado Projects ![Alta Vetro architectural detail 1](/images/misc/retractable-screen-integrated-into-large-glass-ope.webp) ![Alta Vetro architectural detail 2](/images/misc/custom-shaped-architectural-glazing-in-geometric-f.webp) ![Alta Vetro architectural detail 3](/images/misc/pleated-screen-door-detail-at-bi-fold-opening-refi.webp) ![Alta Vetro architectural detail 4](/images/misc/bespoke-custom-glass-configuration-in-high-end-con.webp) On the Record ## From Architects, Builders, and Homeowners > “The sightlines are extraordinary — the frame genuinely disappears into the view. Specifying Alta Vetro gave our clients the wall they wanted with the thermal performance the code demanded.” Architect, Mountain-Modern Studio Aspen & Snowmass > “The pivot door is the moment guests remember before they even step inside. Oversized, effortless to operate, and finished exactly to our palette.” Custom-Home Client Cherry Hills Village > “Alta Vetro delivered the same class of thermally broken, large-format glass at a price that actually fit the project. Accessible luxury is the right description.” General Contractor Vail & Beaver Creek FAQ ## Specialty — Common Questions ### What counts as a specialty system? Anything beyond the standard door and window catalog: retractable screens, pleated screen doors, custom-shape architectural glazing, structural glass, and bespoke configurations for one-off architectural requirements. ### Do specialty systems coordinate with the door and window lines? Yes. Finishes, hardware, and the specification pathway are coordinated across doors, windows, and specialty systems on a single project. ### How are screens integrated on large openings? Retractable and pleated screen systems disappear into pockets or headers when not in use, preserving the sightlines when the opening is closed to glass. ### Can you handle non-rectangular openings? Yes. Custom-shape architectural glazing supports trapezoidal, curved, and other non-standard geometries. Configuration is per project. ### How long do custom specialty configurations take to fabricate? Custom specialty glazing typically adds four to eight weeks over standard lead times, depending on geometry, structural requirements, and glass. The exact timeline is confirmed during the design consultation and factored into the project schedule. Explore Further ## Related Systems ![Sliding Glass Door Systems](/images/misc/panoramic-lift-and-slide-glass-wall-opening-onto-c.webp) Sliding Systems ### Sliding Glass Door Systems [Sliding Glass Door Systems →](/sliding-glass-doors/) ![Folding / Bi-Fold Door Systems](/images/misc/bi-fold-door-system-folded-open-revealing-colorado.webp) Bi-Fold Systems ### Folding / Bi-Fold Door Systems [Folding / Bi-Fold Door Systems →](/bi-fold-doors/) Go Deeper ## Specialty Guides scenario ### Custom Architectural Glazing and Unique Configurations For non-standard requirements — custom glazing solutions, bespoke dimensions and shapes, and coordinating custom glass across a distinctive project. [Custom Architectural Glazing and Unique Configurations →](/guide/custom-architectural-glazing-and-unique-configurations/) definition ### Retractable and Pleated Screen Systems for Large Openings Screen options that preserve sightlines on large doors — retractable and pleated screens integrated with sliding and bi-fold openings, insects out, views in. [Retractable and Pleated Screen Systems for Large Openings →](/guide/retractable-and-pleated-screen-systems-for-large-openings/) ![](/images/misc/panoramic-floor-to-ceiling-glass-wall-overlooking-.webp) The Consultation ## Begin With a Design Consultation Share the project, the architecture, and the openings. We will guide you through finishes, glass, hardware, and configuration — and the manufacturer-backed installation that follows. Request a Design Consultation [/contact/ →](/contact/) Explore the Collection [/products/ →](/products/)