Van Ruysdael glass
At Van Ruysdael, we place great value on cultural heritage. Our ongoing efforts are focused on making significant contributions to people and the environment. The tangible result of this dedication is our unique, high-quality glass, specially designed to preserve original windows.
Van Ruysdael glass offers exceptional properties that adapt flexibly to any dimension, shape, architectural style, and climate objective. We provide solutions that can be fully upgraded to meet the highest performance standards.
Since 1999, we have set the standard for historical glazing of original windows. Our commitment to the sustainable future of our cultural heritage remains resolute.
Made for Generations
The foundation of Van Ruysdael (1999) is based on our belief that everyone deserves a healthy living environment. In 1999, Van Ruysdael's founder, Michel Trompert, envisioned window glass that fits within its context and surpasses existing glazing solutions with the lowest possible insulation values. Internationally, Van Ruysdael gained prominence after presenting its philosophy at UNESCO, titled ‘The Return of the Art of Building’. Thousands of completed projects followed.
We now observe a growing appreciation for our unique method of preserving our heritage: one that harmoniously integrates with our natural environment. It is not only thinner but also lighter, stronger, and more aesthetically pleasing. Free from air gaps, visible spacers, dots, or colour distortions.
The result offers positive benefits: greater energy savings, improved sound insulation, minimal maintenance requirements, and a lifetime guarantee on thermal performance.
Our clients are aware of the finiteness of resources and the changing climate. They understand that original windows are of rare value; they cannot be simply replicated or modified without altering the marriage of form and function. We recognise that everything is interconnected: nature and architecture, where the window, with its glazing, provides light, comfort, health, and a good climate. With the new Van Ruysdael Premium glass, we enhance this essential balance in the heritage we have built.
That is why we focus on just one thing: maintaining this balance. And we do it significantly better.
Company's history
Founded in 1999, Van Ruysdael has become one of Europe's leading research institutes for the preservation of historic window culture.
Many connoisseurs ask Van Ruysdael to give new life to original windows whose glory has faded. This expertise is sought after by architects, builders and heritage owners.
A milestone was reached in 2002 when Van Ruysdael patented this revolutionary glass. Soon after, our glass appeared in both the parliament buildings of France and the Netherlands.
Since then, Van Ruysdael has become the reference in window restoration and shines in Europe's most beautiful built heritage.
Photo Paolo Pellegrin
Our mission
For over two decades, Van Ruysdael has believed that people have the right to a beautiful and healthy living environment. Not just for tomorrow, but for future generations as well. This means we invest in our cultural heritage, the environment, and our well-being, as they are invaluable.
Climate, people, heritage, and windows are protected by letting our innovations work in harmony with nature. This may sound logical, but it is the essential necessity. We go beyond standard insulation norms by developing products and sharing knowledge to ensure as many people as possible can benefit from a safe, attractive, and healthy environment.
Beautiful, thin, clear as water, and so strong that future generations won’t even need to consider replacement. In this perspective, space is created for complete balance.
Van Ruysdael glass is the first window glass launched as a complete solution since its patent in 2002. All conceivable and necessary performances come as standard. The glass is free of cavities, embodying a new interpretation of authenticity.
