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Acrylic is a lightweight, durable, and versatile material used in architecture for its transparency and impact resistance, making it an excellent alternative to glass. It is commonly used in windows, skylights, facades, and interior design elements like partitions and balustrades. Acrylic offers high optical clarity and UV resistance, ensuring it maintains its appearance over time without yellowing. Its ability to be molded into various shapes and its availability in different finishes and colors make it a popular choice for both functional and decorative architectural applications. Additionally, acrylic’s light weight reduces structural load, making it ideal for large-scale installations.
This rural Japanese house by Suppose Design Office features sunken rooms and see-through walls, allowing residents to observe and interact with wild animals blurring boundaries between interior and exterior architecture…
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The Reverberation Pavilion of Light and Sound, designed by the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban for SHISEIDO, uses a tensile structure and acrylic sheets to envelope a space using the minimum material and power.
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