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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass.

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Beyond Transparency: 5 Buildings Highlighting Glass Brick Facades

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© Trieu Chien Glass brick facades have emerged as a captivating architectural trend, blending the enduring elegance of glass with the robust strength of bricks. Glass bricks can as well be more thermally resistant than conventional glazing. Read more »

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Lasvit’s "Re/Creation" Emerges With Handcrafted Fused Glass of Various Textures and Forms

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Courtesy of Lasvit During Milan Design Week 2024 , Lasvit presented its mastery in glassmaking and creative approach to design and architecture, with their latest installation "Re/Creation." Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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10 examples of glass in architecture that stood out this week

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Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Glass. Tip: Use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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NO ARCHITECTURE design glass house organized as interlocking pavilions around a central courtyard

Avontuura

The project reinterprets and expands on the glass house typology through its dynamic relationship to the native landscape. The post NO ARCHITECTURE design glass house organized as interlocking pavilions around a central courtyard appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Manica designs glass-fronted stadium for Chicago Bears

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American studio Manica Architecture and National Football League team Chicago Bears have unveiled the design of a football stadium along Lake Michigan in Chicago , drawing criticism from preservationists. A multi-story glass wall will open the north end zone to a large public plaza and a view of the Chicago skyline.

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allmannwappner design research and innovation building with a woven carbon and glass fiber tile façade

Avontuura

With a façade of woven carbon and glass fiber tiles, the building stands as a symbol of the potential for innovative fiber-based materials. The post allmannwappner design research and innovation building with a woven carbon and glass fiber tile façade appeared first on Åvontuura.