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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.
The Neutra VDL Studio and Residence is a prime example of mid-century modernist architecture designed by architect Richard Neutra. Located in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, this building…
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The Achioté Villa, completed in 2022 by Formafatal Architects, is a pioneering project in Costa Rica featuring “rammed earth” construction. The two minimalist villas, available for short-term rentals, sit atop…
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The Glass House is a renowned architectural landmark designed by Philip Johnson, located in New Canaan, Connecticut. It is considered a masterpiece of the International Style. Its innovative use of…
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Exchanges between sculpture and architecture are always challenging and productive. The Berned House in Madrid, property of the sculptor Arturo Berned and designed by himself and his near collaborator, the…
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A reconstruction of a historical monument that brings a contemporary architectural shape. AARH studio connected a technical-style glass and concrete tower to the originally Baroque monastery on Hybernská Street. The…
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House NA, an architectural masterpiece in Tokyo, is the creation of renowned Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. This unique residential structure has a distinctive design that minimally uses walls and presents…
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Completed in 2020 by ARCHSTUDIO, the Qishe Courtyard House is a renovation project located in a hutong within an old core quarter of Beijing. It’s a small Siheyuan (a traditional…
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MDO was commissioned to create a landmark at the corner of the central axis of a new development area in Yatai City, a coastal city on the Shandong Peninsula in…
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The Farnsworth House, designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe between 1945 and 1951, is a testament to minimalist aesthetics in modern architecture. This one-room retreat, located 55…
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In 1966, Team 4 unveiled their inaugural project on the picturesque southern coast of Cornwall. Seamlessly embedded into the terrain, the design of this cockpit-like structure is defined by its…
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Conceived in 1959 by renowned architects James Stirling and James Gowan, the Engineering Building at the University of Leicester stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century architecture. This iconic structure…
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The Wayfarers Chapel, located in Palos Verdes, California, is a masterpiece of organic architecture designed by Lloyd Wright, the son of the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Chapel…
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Zaha Hadid, renowned for her innovative and futuristic designs, completed the Wangjing SOHO Towers project in 2015, located in China. This project features a trio of curved towers masterfully designed…
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The Joanneumsviertel Center, located in Graz, Austria, was designed by the prestigious Spanish architecture firm Nieto Sobejano Architects. The building, completed in 2011, was built on the site of the…
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