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Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House opens at The Glass House with the help of Cooper Union architecture students

Archinect

Archinect has received first photos of Shigeru Ban Architects ’ new collaborative installation project with students from The Cooper Union Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut.

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Elevating Contemporary Exhibition Design with Sliding Glass Panel Systems

ArchDaily

A stark but meticulous –and above all modern – presentation is the goal of the museum curator. The process of installation shouldn’t be laborious. The fingerprint of the architect shouldn’t be visible. The eye of the visitor wants to see unbroken silhouettes of couture garments, archaeological treasures, and sculptures.

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A Simple and Basic Way to Install Your Glass Stair Railing

Architecture Ideas

The new modern type of stair railings is glass stair railing. Glass stair railings are visually attractive, and sophisticated, making a space feels bigger and generating the flow of light. . If you are looking for durability and sturdiness, then you should opt for a glass stair railing that is usually about 8mm to 10mm thick.

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How to Modernize Your Home the Right Way: A Residential Architect’s Perspective

Aric Gitomer Architect

A modern home is today’s top trend when it comes to interiors. Changing consumer behavior is guiding residential architects toward uplifting and modernizing their designs. Organic and natural materials are a must when renovating your home for a modern look. Gone are the days when modernizing meant top-of-the-class luxury.

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Frankey installs "world's tallest canal bridge" between two Amsterdam buildings

Deezen

Frankey , whose real name is Frank de Ruwe, installed his cartoonish Canal Skybridge between a pair of buildings on Rokin, a major street in central Amsterdam. When people use the bridge, it becomes clear that the passageway is not over the top of the vaulted form, but via a transparent glass walkway that runs underneath.

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CL:20 - Modern Addition Prototype by ShubinDonaldson

Archinect

x 34 ft.CL20 minimally connects to the existing house with a glass box connecting space. The CL20 exterior walls are custom installed dual pane insulated glass and proprieta. Maximize floor plan and wall adaptability 4. Maximize energy and resource efficiency 5. Use reclaimed construction materials where possible The 14 ft.

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Ten homes with light-filled glass extensions

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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