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glass panes interlock between concrete slabs residential development in athens’ suburbs

designboom

absence of structural elements at outdoor transitions enhances visual continuity. The post glass panes interlock between concrete slabs residential development in athens’ suburbs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Snøhetta adds glass and glulam extension to world's oldest ski museum

Deezen

Architecture studio Snøhetta has extended the Holmenkollen ski museum in Oslo with a glass entrance covered in 1,207 "meticulously placed" wooden battens. A timber fence-like structure wraps around it, covered in Norwegian pine wood battens ranging from 2.5 to five metres in length, cut to minimise waste.

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Ten inspiring living spaces punctuated by structural columns

Deezen

From monolithic concrete pillars to ornately decorated columns, this lookbook collates ten living room interiors that embrace existing structural columns. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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"Beautiful structure in the perfect location" says commenter

Deezen

Designed by DaeWha Kang Design, the circular pavilion has a glass facade and mirrored stainless-steel roof panels. Some were in awe of the design, with Ken Steffes describing it as a "beautiful structure placed in the perfect location". Can't wait to pour myself a glass of Château-Control-Tower" quipped in Jean-Yves Rehby.

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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels. How Aerogel Glass Blocks Are Made To understand the creation of aerogel glass blocks, it is essential to first grasp the concept of aerogels.

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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

Architizer

If your brand is innovating in product design for architects, consider entering today: Enter the A+Product Awards It might be hard to believe in today’s see-through society, but glass was once a scarce resource used sparingly in architecture. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. from 2021 to 2028.

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La Base Studio wraps glass Buenos Aires house with shading screen

Deezen

Local architecture firm La Base Studio has renovated a glass and concrete home, wrapping it in a delicate privacy and shading screen on a lush site in Buenos Aires , Argentina. Sliding glass doors open to the garden The sliding glass doors open to the garden and pool deck, blurring the interior and exterior relationship.

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