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Notre Dame’s plans for contemporary stained-glass windows spark cries of ‘vandalism’ in Paris

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Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral ’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening in the wake of the destructive 2019 fire.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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30 Japanese Homes that Use Metal for Interior Accents

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Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage. Read more »

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15 Projects in India Using Traditional Jali Wall Facades: Solution to Control Light, Temperature and Ventilation

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These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature.

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4 Homes in Brazil that Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living

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What's more: residential projects of the era, in particular, blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor, flawlessly merging interior and exterior spaces to reflect a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature. Read more »

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The Legacy of the Sawtooth Roof, an Icon of Industrial Architecture

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Although a functional invention born from necessity nearly 200 years ago, the iconic shape is enjoying a renaissance in many contemporary projects. Made up of many long, thin roofs with irregular pitches laid alongside each other, a sawtooth roof positions its steeper edges – filled with glass panels – away from the equator.

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Flush-to-Wall: Transforming Doors into Architectural Chameleons

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Courtesy of ECLISSE Creating an unbroken line between floor and ceiling is one of the most elegant ways to manipulate the spatial qualities of a contemporary interior. Floor-to-ceiling glass is a recurrent motif in the modern high-rise home, offering views out to some of the most spectacular skylines in the world. Read more »