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

Archinect

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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Changing Iconography of Ecclesiastical Architecture: 20 Examples of Contemporary Stained Glass in Churches

ArchDaily

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

ArchDaily

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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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

ArchDaily

Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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Types of Residential Windows

Aric Gitomer Architect

Windows are the openings to the outer world. Encompassed within your home is the niche of comfort, warmth, and safety that get their aesthetic touch through windows. Windows act as catalysts of a functional yet visual completion of a home. Along with distributing load, windows promote natural ventilation and light.

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Looking Glass Lodge features glass facades that reflect the surrounding woodland

Deezen

Michael Kendrick Architects has completed a woodland retreat and holiday let in East Sussex, England , featuring timber-clad facades and large windows that allow views right through the building. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber. The building has electrochromic glass for added privacy.

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DAB Studio adds contemporary touches to Dutch home from Amsterdam School period

Deezen

Called Collectors Home, the dwelling is defined by the intricate brickwork and stained glass windows typical of the Amsterdam School – a movement from 1910 to 1920 that paid equal attention to the architecture and interior design of a building.