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Glass in architecture refers to the use of transparent or translucent material, typically made of silica, as building material for windows, walls, and skylights. Glass provides natural light and views, improves energy efficiency, and enhances the aesthetic appearance of a building. In modern architecture, advancements in glass technology have allowed for the creation of various types of glass with different properties, including tempered, laminated, and low-emissivity glass. Glass has become an essential component in the design of many contemporary buildings and is widely used for its functional and aesthetic benefits.
Modern architecture thrives on transparency, openness, and a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Glass curtain walls embody these principles, transforming buildings into breathtaking structures that blend function with…
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The Neue National Gallery in Berlin, completed in 1968, culminates Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s lifelong pursuit of spatial purity and material refinement. Commissioned as part of post-war Germany’s efforts…
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The evolution of contemporary residential architecture is increasingly defined by the negotiation between built form and its immediate environment. Cárpatos, a residence designed by Ignacio Urquiza Arquitectos in Mexico City,…
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Located in the rural landscape of Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Seriema House by TETRO is a retreat designed to engage with its surroundings through contrast and transition. Positioned between an open…
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Completed in 2011, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a defining feature of Kansas City’s architectural landscape. Designed by Safdie Architects, the building houses two world-class performance venues—Helzberg…
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Snøhetta, a firm renowned for reimagining civic spaces, approached the design of the Beijing Library with a similar ambition. Located in Tongzhou District, the emerging sub-center of Beijing, this vast…
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Located within the wooded hills of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Thorncrown Chapel exemplifies architectural precision and environmental integration. Designed by E. Fay Jones and completed in 1980, the structure reflects a…
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In Forlì, a city in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna, the newly completed Sidera Headquarters exemplifies neuroarchitecture’s transformative power. Designed to foster creativity and well-being, the project redefines traditional office…
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The National Library of France, or Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF), is one of modern French history’s most ambitious architectural and cultural undertakings. As part of the “Grands Projets” initiative…
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Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its newly redesigned store façade in Stuttgart’s Dorotheen Quartier, a project crafted by the Dutch architecture firm MVRDV. The façade, adorned with iridescent ceramic diamonds,…
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The UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, completed in 1958, symbolizes international cooperation and architectural innovation. Designed by the visionary trio Marcel Breuer, Bernard Zehrfuss, and engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, this structure…
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The United Nations Secretariat Building on Manhattan’s East River was designed between 1947 and 1951 as part of the United Nations headquarters. The project was led by American architect Wallace…
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The expansion of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, completed in 2007, seamlessly merges architecture, landscape, and art into a cohesive, experiential whole. Designed by Steven Holl Architects, the Bloch Building…
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In the heart of Mexico City, Vía 515 by Migdal Arquitectos is a bold response to the challenges and opportunities of urban development. This mixed-use complex is a vibrant hub…
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