In 1977, a New York Times article by Carter B. Horsley proclaimed that “Glamorous Glass Bricks Are Booming:” once a “less than first-class” material, it was beginning to gain acceptance among ...
Clear glass bays six metres-wide have black metal spandrels that extend 800mm from floor level to desk height. These horizontal elements are layered behind fine black aluminium vertical fins that run ...
There's a whole giant structure with remarkable details behind the glass, but we're all really here for this building's ...
POWER PLAY The building can be an energy source instead of a liability. (Rendering courtesy of Kiss + Cathcart Architects) Product developers, building owners and designers are taking a new look at ...
Glass is widely used in construction projects because it provides a sleek, clean, and modern aesthetic when used in building facades, giving architects a wide range of design possibilities. The use of ...
For centuries, architecture has been shaped by the aspiration to create a smooth transition between the indoors and the outdoors. Today, technologically sophisticated window and facade systems allow ...