Description
The project I’m working on requires an asymmetric corner window. I tried to use the dedicated Corner Window tool for this but after I place and adjust one side, the other side will be automatically adjusted. Is there another way to create an asymmetric corner window?
Solution
In Archicad, there are two main methods to create corner windows:
Method 1: Using the Corner Window tool
The Corner Window tool in Archicad simplifies the process of placing windows at a wall corner:
- Select the Corner Window Tool from the toolbox.
- Position one side of the window at the wall corner as desired, a mirrored window will be placed automatically.
Note: If you modify one side of the corner window, the other side will automatically update to match, which cannot be overridden for full asymmetry.
Method 2: Combining two simple windows
Another approach is to combine two separate windows, this will allow us to create asymmetric windows when needed:
- Place two separate standard Window objects at the wall corner.
- Open Window Selection Settings for one window.
- In the Custom Corner tab under Basic Window Settings, set the Corner Connection type to Frame.
- Check Custom Corner 1 or 2 as appropriate.
- Enter the required angle (e.g., 90 degrees) for your asymmetric corner.
- Repeat for the second window, adjusting its parameters as needed to complete the asymmetric layout.
Quick Comparison
| Aspect | Corner Window Tool | Combined Simple Windows |
| Element Type | Recognized as a “Corner Window” in the project. | Treated as two separate “Windows.” You’ll need to list both in the Window Schedule. |
| Automation | Automatically snaps to the nearest corner, ensuring alignment. | Requires manual adjustment of corner angle settings. |
| Placement Flexibility | Cannot be placed in profiled or slanted walls. | Can be placed in profiled, slanted, and double-slanted walls. |
| Adjustment | Automatically changes the window type of the other side when one side is changed. | Each window is treated independently from the other. E.g. you can make one window fixed while sliding on the other side. |
While both methods result in similar visual outcomes, they differ in terms of workflow, recognition in the project, and flexibility. The Corner Window Tool offers a more automated and streamlined approach, but it is limited in where it can be used (i.e., it doesn’t work with profiled or slanted walls). On the other hand, combining two simple windows provides more versatility in placement but requires extra steps to ensure proper alignment and documentation.