Well-known
architect Bruno Tauta said: “If we want to raise our culture to a higher level,
we must strive for the best in order to change our architecture. We can only do
this by introducing glass into the architecture, which allows the light of the
sun, the radiance of the moon and stars to pass through."
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| Crystal Palace in London |
Built at Hyde
Park in London, Crystal Palace is generally regarded as an important turning
point in the history of architecture. This magnificent building made of steel
and glass paves the way for using glass as an architectural element as well as
a design element. Other examples of glass applications in architecture are
London Bridge, Agbar and Federazija Towers, as well as Tokyo International.
Now glass is
becoming the main structural element of design in many homes, office, and
shopping centers. Glass transmits natural light and also takes up little room,
creating more space. Glass is also a relatively inexpensive material and is
fully recyclable, which is important in an environmental sense.
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| Tokyo International |
The use of glass
in construction has increased dramatically due to rapid changes in the technology
of its production. Previously, glass was considered a rather fragile building
material, but modern glass is not only a beautiful element of decor, but it is
also a safe material. Previously, glass in architecture was used only for
windows. Today it is used in various elements of the exterior and interior.
The
modern architectural exterior includes glass building facades, shop windows,
swing doors, visors, conservatories, and decorative lanterns. All this allows
our homes and offices to bathe in natural sunlight and at the same time look
great. As for the interior, designers can express their art in such
constructions as stairs, floors, doors, partitions, showers, ceilings, as well
as all kinds of fences for elevators, atriums, stairs, etc.
