Glass architecture
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about glass architecture
Project • By buerger katsota architects • Offices
K314 Office Building
The office building is located in Neo Psychiko, prominently positioned along the major axis of Kifissias Avenue, a key thoroughfare in Athens. This contemporary structure encompasses four floors dedicated to office spaces, a ground floor designed for commercial use, two spacious basements, and a carefully landscaped roof garden. The building's design not only aims to provide functional and aesthetically pleasing workspaces but also integrates elements that promote sustainability and ecological consciousness.
Alex Shoots Buildings
Alex Shoots Buildings
Alex Shoots Buildings
The never-ending flow of Kifisias Avenue, a major north south axis of metropolitan Athens, is approached like a natural stream of movements, lights, vehic... More
Project • By Giannone Petricone Architects • Heritages
Snider House
Snider House, an 1828 heritage property and North Toronto’s oldest surviving structure, was originally constructed as a brick Regency Cottage farmhouse at the heart of sprawling pastures and orchards. Over the next 180 years, the surrounding land was redeveloped and the home was expanded and modified – changes that saw its porch lost and the interior subdivided to serve a variety of occupants. In 1979, the property was designated under the Ontario Heritage Act for architectural and historical reasons. Our client, Jody Cash, a glass manufacturer, asked us to thoughtfully honour the building’s heritage while also reviving it as a functional home for his young family. This required an innovative design to participate in an ar... More
Product • By Goldray Glass • Wood Veneer
Wood Veneer
Architectural laminated glass with a wood veneer interlay offers the alluring ambiance without the splitting, warping, or cracking that comes with using real wood. The laminating process structurally bonds together the wood veneer interlayer between two or more layers of glass turning it into a form of secure architectural glass often referred to as "safety glass". This means that, if damaged, broken fragments adhere to the interlayer instead of falling out reducing the risk of injury.
The finest and rarest logs are sent to companies to produce these veneers. The result is beautiful but on its own, not always practical for areas that require regular cleaning and maintenance.
Glass is a non-porous surface so it does not attract bacteria an... More