ArchDaily

AUGUST 25, 2024

While most can readily identify modern or Bauhaus buildings by their geometric forms, functionality, and industrial materials, their architectural details are often overlooked. How were Bauhaus's details executed, and how might they be translated into contemporary details today?

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ArchDaily

MAY 12, 2024

The monumental piece highlighted the company’s expertise in using the fused glass furnace and its journey in redefining the relationship between glass and architecture. "Re/Creation" Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.” ” Concrete House. Image credit: Olson Kundig / The Agency Concrete House.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5

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Archinect

MAY 31, 2022

London-based architecture studio Bureau de Change and Lulu Harrison , a postgraduate student in Central Saint Martins ' Material Futures program, have collaborated to create a series of cladding tiles made from glass using mussel shells.

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With a façade of woven carbon and glass fiber tiles, the building stands as a symbol of the potential for innovative fiber-based materials. The post allmannwappner design research and innovation building with a woven carbon and glass fiber tile façade appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. What does the material specification process entail? It’s as simple, yet as complex as that. Where does one begin? Read more »

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Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2024

Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland , with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. Material & Memory is on show at Brinkburn Priory and Manor until 3 November 2024.

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designboom

JANUARY 7, 2022

The post sarah roseman unveils soft silica, a new material made from knitted glass appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. lying at the boundary between textile and glasswork, soft silica is created by manipulating melted fiberglass and knitting it into an array of complex shapes.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 24, 2024

Hotel Designs The material world of Duravit The material world of Duravit Velvety cast-mineral material, distinctive natural patterns, and a host of fascinating materials raise the bar in the bathroom – Duravit looks at different ways these textures can be combined to create intriguing and exciting bathroom designs.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A gridded facade made up of rectangular windows and glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC) bars wraps the building and its rounded corners. Its facade was made by Rieder "The materiality and calming appearance of the glass fibre-reinforced concrete elements allow for a harmonious integration into the surrounding neighbourhood," said Rieder.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut. The structure serves as a guest house opposite the Glass House "For such a seemingly simple structure, the work required to preserve, protect, and restore the Brick House was extensive," said Stoner.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

Geometric shapes and block colours characterise this apartment in Kyiv by design studio Dihome Existing walls were removed to create an open-plan layout, while glass bricks and panels were added to create spatial zoning without obstructing natural light. Glass blocks, plywood and concrete are the DNA of this project," said Sytnik.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Beverage company Diageo has produced what it believes is the world's lightest standard-sized glass spirits bottle for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ultra whisky, launching next week at the London Design Festival. Most glass bottles are heavier than they need to be in nine-tenths of the shape in order to be strong enough at the weakest point."

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Taylor, who’s been visiting this area since the ’70s, wanted the new building draw upon the rich local history of making rudimentary structures out of the materials that people had at hand. There is no glass involved in the house, only galvanized mesh sliding screens, separate sliding insect screens, and plastic curtains.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Miguel de Guzmán + Rocío Romero The duality of sunlight in the field of architectural design presents fascinating contrasts, especially when addressing the question of how to interact with it through the built environment and the materials that define architecture. Read more »

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Deezen

APRIL 17, 2024

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has created a pavilion from paper tubes, wood and milk crates to mark the 75th anniversary of US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House in Connecticut , USA. The post Shigeru Ban unveils Paper Log House at Philip Johnson's Glass House appeared first on Dezeen. foot by 13.5 meters by 4.1

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As well as the nine glasses, many of the artists and designers created and donated unique objects for the project, which will be auctioned off together with the one-off glasses to benefit UK creative arts charity Create. Above: set designer Shona Heath's glasses resemble a bow. I'm going to wear these glasses all the time."

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wall-to-wall glass and a material palette informed by local vernacular define Zen House, a 33-square-metre micro home on stilts in Austria, completed by Czech studio Jan Tyrpekl. The glass micro home sits on a wooden platform made from glued-laminated timber, which is also utilised for the roof structure.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. With its vast expanse of plate glass panels and cast iron framework, the structure redefined the possibilities of architecture and design. from 2021 to 2028.

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Archinect

MAY 7, 2024

Drawing conceptual and material inspiration from modernist projects of Fire Island and the vernacular sensibilities of historical Hampton homes, the project seeks to reinterpret these notions into a new and expressive form.

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Deezen

JULY 19, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: designers have been using glass to create furnishings for many years – here, we detail some of the products on Dezeen Showroom made from the material. Glass has long been a popular choice for designers thanks to its resistance to heat, water and sunlight.

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Deezen

JUNE 20, 2024

US studios PKA Architecture and Martha Dayton Design have completed a waterfront residence with a glass-clad entry volume designed to "make an architectural statement". A mix of materials clad the facades, including accoya wood, Wisconsin limestone and dark-hued metal. The photography is by PKA Architecture.

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Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. Made of a composite of glass fibres, resin and stone, the blocks were recently used to construct a Palm Springs apartment complex by Miami-based architecture studio Arquitectonica.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

Heavy timber, wood and brick are among the materials used by US studio Heliotrope to create an extension to a historic 1930s home that was originally built by a Norwegian ship captain. Wood was used for the structural system, and exterior walls were clad in materials influenced by the original home.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Looking Glass Lodge is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and was developed for a client whose parents established a nature reserve there in the 1960s. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber. The building has electrochromic glass for added privacy. The lodge sits on a nature reserve.

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, new materials continually emerge, pushing the boundaries of design and performance. One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels.

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designboom

APRIL 29, 2024

originally a ground floor shop from the 1970s, the project dissolves the traditional boundaries of a house with its unusual material palette. The post fala atelier weaves glass brick and metal mesh to shape apartment for two in porto appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MAY 18, 2022

London architecture studio Bureau de Change has produced a range of patterned tiles using Thames Glass, a biomaterial created by artist Lulu Harrison from mussel shells. Harrison – a student on the Material Futures masters at Central Saint Martin's – creates her bio-glass using the ground-up shells of quagga mussels as a substitute for sand.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

the glasses are designed to spark conversation over the table, and with an extended life cycle as all materials can be recycled after use. The post TRAGA’s bifunctional glass is perfect for both martini cocktails and shots appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

Interior design studio Linehouse has renovated an office in Shanghai using numerous materials and art from a local gallery. Combined with numerous materials and abstract furniture pieces, the studio forms what the studio called an "unexpected collection". The photography is by Dirk Weiblen.

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designboom

JANUARY 7, 2023

the interior arrangement by designer kenta nagai sets up finishing materials such as stone, plastic, and aluminum. The post watch store in tokyo peeks through orange stained glass facade appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

"Internally we placed an emphasis on crafted, organic materials with earthy tones borrowed from nature—including clay-plastered walls and ceilings, end grain flooring and English elm joinery—and styled with pieces from artisans and makers."

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Habitus Living

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Norton’s Full Moon series is a continuation of his exploration of form and its interplay through materiality. Crafted by hand, the moulded moon is created with materials that closely resemble its appearance. The post Dean Norton’s Full Moon explores glass and its distortions appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Architecture studio Zeller & Moye has collaborated with artist Katie Paterson to create Mirage, a massive sculpture made from glass cylinders for technology company Apple 's campus in California. It is meant to be experiential Mirage derives its name from the effect that the glass gives off when hit by light.

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World Architecture Community

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Mexican architecture practice Estudio Tecalli has built a family house combining three major materials: red clay brick, concrete and glass in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico.Named MoMa House, the three-storey house emerges as a modest play of solid and void relationship.

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