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Interesting. So why is something like this [0] possible, but the one in the first picture not?

[0] https://theglassroom.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/23f059...

As far as I can see that set of windows doesn't include any of the shapes I described. It does have 'cut outs' but they are curves, which don't have the same problem.

Edit: Actually, I see what you were referring to now. The two pieces at the top of each window in the door. I can't say that I know how that was accomplished. I've never seen something like that before. It might be revealing to see an image with a higher resolution.

Perhaps they broke out a start of concave curve and used a grinder to get it the rest of the way there*. It would probably be labor intensive and fragile but it might work.

Those shapes can be made using grozing pliers, or a well tuned water jet cutter.

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