by GenCept | July 19, 2010
Glass Buildings – The transparent, ethereal nature of glass allows for extraordinary creations in the world of architecture. From a crystalline pyramid of light to a clear balcony 1,300 feet in the sky, glass is truly a versatile material for the creative architect. To celebrate how important glass is to our homes, offices and lives, here is a look at the world’s glass building masterpieces: 15 creative uses of glass in architecture.
Sports and Leisure Center in Saint-Cloud France
Selgas Cano Architecture Office
Sears Tower Glass Balconies
Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Glass Houseboat by X-Architects
La Estancia Glass Chapel
National Grand Theater of China
Basque Health Department Headquarters of Bilbao Spain
X House by Arquitectura X
Kanagawa Institute of Technology Glass Building
House Cafe Kanyon by Autoban Architects
IT House by Taalman Koch
The Louvre Pyramid
The Glass Pavilion House by Steve Hermann