1992
Eric Joray
Inventor of the Minimalist Window in 1992 and founder of Vitrocsa .
30 Years of Innovation | The Original Minimalist Window
Inspired by Californian mid-century modern architecture of the 40's and Pierre Koenig's famous Case Study House #22, also known as the Stahl House, the Vitrocsa Invisible Wall system was created. The same passion of the early Vitrocsa engineers still drives our research and engineering team today, to constantly develop new solutions while conserving the pioneering spirit in our search for maximum reliability and simplicity.
Patents and Certificates
4x4 Track System
No. 08101885.5
Invisible Sill
No 8,578,668
Adjustable Deflection Header
NO. 9,163,444
Sliding Corner System
No D744,120
1996
Vitrocsa 3001
New design of the Vitrocsa 3001 window is created. Using 1" double glazing, the Vitrocsa 3001 profile allows for smaller sized sliding window surfaces for low windload areas.
Available as fixed & sliding
2003
Goldbrecht
Goldbrecht LLC partners with Vitrocsa to represent and distribute the Vitrocsa Invisible Wall systems throughout North America.
2007
Vitrocsa TH+
Using 1-1/4" / 1-3/4" double or triple glazing, the Vitrocsa TH+ profile allows for oversized sliding window surfaces of up to 190 sqf. The excellent insulating properties of the profiles, in combination with the glass, enable low energy consumption standards to be met.
Available as fixed, sliding, pivoting, vertically sliding
2008
Patented 4x4 Track System
The patented 4x4 track system is a special swiveling roller device, which is mounted on a precision suspension system in the tracks. It ensures that the overweight, heavy sliding panels are always positioned perfectly 90 degrees to the floor, thereby eliminating almost all friction. This results in 50% easier sliding operation and very smooth sliding units.
Patent No. 08101885.5
2010
Hurricane Impact Rated
Goldbrecht successfully completes first hurricane impact tests for the widest rated panels for slim line sliding systems. The tested size for a sliding unit is 10' tall x 6' wide or 12' tall x 4'6" wide.
The FPA #s with HVHZ option are:
Fixed units: FL17036
Sliding units: FL17112
2011
Goldbrecht Factory
Goldbrecht is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Vitrocsa Invisible Wall System in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. All North American projects are manufactured at the US factory located in Culver City, CA. A second glazing facility is located in Paramount, CA.
Patented Invisible Sill
Development of the patented Invisible Sill System provides a seamless beautiful floor transition from the interior outwards.
Available for sliding
Patent No. 8,578,668
2013
Vitrocsa MODULAR
Using 1-1/4" double glazing, the MODULAR profile allows for mid-sized window surfaces. It comes with a standard ultra-flush track.
Available as fixed, sliding
2015
Vitrocsa MODULAR+
Using 1-3/4" double or triple glazing, the MODULAR+ profile allows for oversized sliding window surfaces of up to 250 sqf. The MODULAR+ profile provides exceptional energy performance, meeting or exceeding all new energy code requirements in North America.
Available as fixed, sliding
2017
Vitrocsa Curved
Officially launched the Invisible Wall Curved Sliding System to complement the Invisible Wall Curved Fixed system.
Goldbrecht New York Studio
Goldbrecht USA expands its North American presence by opening up a satellite studio in New York.
2018
Casement & Awning Window
The casement and awning systems have the same, slim profile as the Vitrocsa Invisible Wall fixed & sliding systems. Clients no longer have to mix with conventional systems and compromise aesthetics.
Vitrocsa Turnable Corner
Our new Turnable Corner system has been developed to optimize space by using a roller principle which completely frees up the glazed components from the passageway.
2023
San Francisco Show room
Goldbrecht opens first show room in the San Francisco Design District