Mixed-use buildings glass railings installed along an interior upper-level walkway, featuring clear glass panels with a custom etched design, framed by exposed wood beams in a contemporary commercial interior.

Mixed-Use Buildings Glass Railings That Demand Design Consistency

Glass railings for mixed-use buildings are designed to function across residential, commercial, and shared environments within a single structure. These systems support consistent guard protection while adapting to different occupancy and usage conditions throughout the building.

Introduction

Glass Railings Designed for Multi-Purpose Buildings

Mixed-use developments combine residential, commercial, and shared spaces within one structure. Glass railings are often selected to maintain visual continuity while meeting guard requirements across varying environments.

Tenmar designs glass railing systems that account for these layered use conditions.

Glass railings installed on a multi-level mixed-use modern structure, featuring frameless glass balcony panels that provide guard protection while preserving open sightlines across multiple floors.
Glass railings installed on a multi-level mixed-use modern structure, featuring frameless glass balcony panels that provide guard protection while preserving open sightlines across multiple floors.

Our Services

Tenmar's Glass Railing Systems

Frameless glass railings on a modern patio overlooking a mountain lake in the Fraser Valley.
Frameless glass railings on a modern patio overlooking a mountain lake in the Fraser Valley.
Frameless glass railings on a modern patio overlooking a mountain lake in the Fraser Valley.

Frameless Glass Railings

Maximize your view with fully frameless glass railings. No posts, no cap rails - just clear, uninterrupted glass engineered for safety and built to BC standards.

Semi-frameless glass railings installed on a cedar deck with panoramic water and mountain views in British Columbia.
Semi-frameless glass railings installed on a cedar deck with panoramic water and mountain views in British Columbia.
Semi-frameless glass railings installed on a cedar deck with panoramic water and mountain views in British Columbia.

Semi-frameless railings

Get the glass railing look you want at a price that works. Semi-frameless systems combine aluminum support with clear glass panels for safety, style, and long-term value.

Curved interior staircase with custom glass railings and wood steps designed and installed by Tenmar Contracting.
Curved interior staircase with custom glass railings and wood steps designed and installed by Tenmar Contracting.
Curved interior staircase with custom glass railings and wood steps designed and installed by Tenmar Contracting.

Curved Glass Railings

Seamless curves, flawless execution. Our curved glass railings are custom-fabricated to your exact radius - combining structural integrity with striking modern design for BC homes.

Features

Benefits for Vancouver Homes

Benefits for Vancouver Homes

Serving Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and the Fraser Valley, Tenmar delivers expert installation, premium craftsmanship, and timeless results that stand the test of time.

Interior curved staircase with frameless glass railing and brass accents, crafted for a luxury mixed-use building space.
Interior curved staircase with frameless glass railing and brass accents, crafted for a luxury mixed-use building space.

One System, Multiple Environments

Glass railing systems are designed to adapt across residential balconies, commercial spaces, and shared interior areas within the same building.

Rooftop patio featuring frameless glass railings showcasing mountain and waterfront views on a mixed-use building.
Rooftop patio featuring frameless glass railings showcasing mountain and waterfront views on a mixed-use building.

Visual Continuity Across Uses

Glass railings help maintain a consistent architectural language throughout mixed-use developments without blocking light or sightlines.

Modern mixed-use buildings glass railing with stainless steel supports on a balcony, providing safety and style.
Modern mixed-use buildings glass railing with stainless steel supports on a balcony, providing safety and style.

Guard Compliance Across Occupancies

System specifications account for differing usage patterns while supporting compliant guard protection throughout the structure.

Modern commercial mixed-use staircase with stainless steel handrails and frameless glass panels, installed by Tenmar Contracting in British Columbia.
Modern commercial mixed-use staircase with stainless steel handrails and frameless glass panels, installed by Tenmar Contracting in British Columbia.


APPLICATIONS


APPLICATIONS

Common Applications in Mixed-Use Buildings

Common Applications in Mixed-Use Buildings

In mixed-use buildings, glass railings are applied in areas where different occupancies intersect and consistent safety performance is required.

Residential balconies above commercial spaces

Shared stairwells and corridors

Interior overlooks and mezzanines

Exterior walkways and transitions

Engineer-Sealed Drawings

Modern commercial mixed-use staircase with stainless steel handrails and frameless glass panels, installed by Tenmar Contracting in British Columbia.


APPLICATIONS

Common Applications in Mixed-Use Buildings

In mixed-use buildings, glass railings are applied in areas where different occupancies intersect and consistent safety performance is required.

Residential balconies above commercial spaces

Shared stairwells and corridors

Interior overlooks and mezzanines

Exterior walkways and transitions

Why Choose Tenmar

Why Choose Tenmar for Mixed-Use Glass Railings

Why Choose Tenmar for Mixed-Use Glass Railings

Tenmar understands the complexity of buildings with multiple occupancies and designs railing systems that integrate cleanly across residential and commercial zones.

Tenmar’s glass railings are used in mixed-use developments where consistency, adaptability, and guard compliance must work together.

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Testimonials

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Testimonials

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are glass railings suitable for buildings with multiple occupancies?

Yes. Glass railings are often used in mixed-use buildings to maintain continuity across different spaces.

Are glass railings suitable for buildings with multiple occupancies?

Yes. Glass railings are often used in mixed-use buildings to maintain continuity across different spaces.

Are glass railings suitable for buildings with multiple occupancies?

Yes. Glass railings are often used in mixed-use buildings to maintain continuity across different spaces.

Do guard requirements differ within mixed-use buildings?

They can. System design accounts for how and where the railing is used within the structure.

Do guard requirements differ within mixed-use buildings?

They can. System design accounts for how and where the railing is used within the structure.

Do guard requirements differ within mixed-use buildings?

They can. System design accounts for how and where the railing is used within the structure.

Can the same railing design be used throughout the building?

Often yes visually, with technical specifications adjusted as needed.

Can the same railing design be used throughout the building?

Often yes visually, with technical specifications adjusted as needed.

Can the same railing design be used throughout the building?

Often yes visually, with technical specifications adjusted as needed.

What type of glass is used for mixed-use guard systems?

Safety glass is commonly specified for guard applications.

What type of glass is used for mixed-use guard systems?

Safety glass is commonly specified for guard applications.

What type of glass is used for mixed-use guard systems?

Safety glass is commonly specified for guard applications.

Are glass railings used indoors and outdoors in mixed-use projects?

Yes. Systems can be designed for both environments.

Are glass railings used indoors and outdoors in mixed-use projects?

Yes. Systems can be designed for both environments.

Are glass railings used indoors and outdoors in mixed-use projects?

Yes. Systems can be designed for both environments.

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Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Frameless glass deck railings overlooking the Fraser Valley hills and lake under a bright sky.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
Contemporary interior staircase featuring frameless glass railings mounted to a stone wall accent.
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A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Interior floating wood staircase with stainless hardware and clear glass railing panels by Tenmar Contracting.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Spacious wood deck with semi-frameless glass railings and a panoramic valley view in Agassiz, BC.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
Frameless glass balcony installed beneath a modern metal roofline on a contemporary home in the Fraser Valley.
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Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.