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Notre Dame’s plans for contemporary stained-glass windows spark cries of ‘vandalism’ in Paris

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Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral ’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening in the wake of the destructive 2019 fire.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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30 Japanese Homes that Use Metal for Interior Accents

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Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage. Read more »

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." Its facade is covered in variously coloured aluminium panels Sited near the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, the structure will consist of a glass-curtain-wall-lined tower set on top of a rectangular podium. The renderings are courtesy of Arquitectonica.

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Ten products for contemporary bathroom interiors

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Here, we have listed a selection of contemporary furniture, sanitaryware and accessories designed to elevate bathroom interiors. Dutch bathroom brand Geesa has launched the Opal collection of bathroom accessories , which includes a glass shelf with two chrome circles that conceal the wall fixings beneath.

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Foster + Partners first Uruguay project to feature glass-lined courtyard

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UK architecture studio Foster + Partners and local studio Ponce de León Arquitectos have broken ground on its first project in Uruguay , an apartment building wrapped around a multi-storey glass courtyard. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors enclose each floor and end in curved corners.

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Reflect Architecture balances "contemporary art with family life" in Toronto house

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The home's hallways and living spaces were renovated to feel like a gallery for the couple's art collection However, the residence's traditional interiors were not to their taste, so Reflect Architecture principal Trevor Wallace was called in to undertake an extensive renovation. A 15-foot-long (4.5-metre)