GLASS

BUILDINGS
Presented by; Harshit Kumar Arora
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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:
 TYPES OF GLASS
The types of glass used in
construction are:

1.Float glass
2.Shatterproof glass
3.Laminated glass
4.Extra clean glass
5.Chromatic glass
6.Tinted glass
7.Toughened glass
8.Glass blocks
9.Glass wool
10.Insulated glazed units

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Sports and Leisure Center in

Saint-Cloud France
With the Sports and Leisure Center in Saint-Cloud France, Koz Architects
have shown that color and glass can do wonders for the human spirit. This
building is the ultimate recreation center for children, a vast and playful
environment that inspires free play with plenty of room for creativity. The
building’s facade is clothed in glass, stained and lit with pixelated color for a
visually arresting aesthetic. When it comes to color, glass and light, this
building by Koz Architects is clearly amongst today’s most progressive.
TYPE OF GLASS USED: TINTED GLASS
FAÇADE

IDEA:THE TINTED GLASS FACADES PROVIDE

GOOD PROTECTION AGAINST SETTING SUN
AND LONG-LASTING COLOUR. WAS ALSO A
INITIATIVE TOWARDS CONSERVATIVE
MEASURES OF SAVING ELECTRICITY BY
GETTING IN MORE NATURAL LIGHT.
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House Cafe Kanyon by Autoban

Architects,Istanbul
Thanks to the creative use of glass, the House Cafe Kanyon by Autoban
Architects is a separate, exclusive dining experience within the Kanyon
shopping mall in Istanbul, Turkey. This steel and glass shell is raised above
the mall’s stone base with a walnut floor, which combines with the clear glass
for an overall warm inner appearance. The glass walls of the House Cafe
make this restaurant it’s own, free-standing structure within another, creating
a sense of separation from the commerce around it.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:LAMINATED GLASS

IDEA: A SITE-BUILT STRUCTURE MADE OF

STEEL AND GLASS, WHICH FUNCTIONS AS A
TRANSPARENT BOX TO HOUSE THE CAFÉ.

ARCHITECTS:AUTOBAN ARCHITECTS
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Glass houseboat-Dubai
The Glass Houseboat by X-Architects takes an apparent inspiration from the
Farnsworth House, this time taking the white-beam-and-glass approach to a
sea-faring abode. This sprawling houseboat features two levels on a pair of
pontoons, skinned with floor-to-ceiling glass in every direction. Its occupants
are treated with unobstructed views of sea and city, the ultimate mobile
domicile off the coast of Dubai.
TYPE OF GLASS USED: CHROMATIC GLASS

IDEA:A PHOTOGRAPHER’S STUDIO OVER A

BOATHOUSE ON STONEY LAKE IS INSPIRED BY
THE LANDSCAPE OF THE CANADIAN SHIELD.
THIS ARCHITECTURAL FIRM WORKS IN THE
INCREASINGLY COMPLEX REALM WHERE
ARCHITECTURE, URBANISM AND LANDSCAPE
OVERLAP.

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Christ cathedral, California

The Christ Cathedral—known informally as the Crystal Cathedral—in
Garden Grove, California, was the largest glass building in the world when it
was completed in 1980 by architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee.
Outside, mirrored glass panes, secured to the building’s frame with silicone
glue, seamlessly reflect the serene environs. Within, a weblike white steel
framework adds an airy yet warm dimension to the glass façade.
TYPE OF GLASS USED:MIRRORED REFLECTIVE
GLASS

IDEA:IDEA WAS TO CREATE A HEAVENLY PLACE

WITH BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE AND
REFLECTIVE CRYSTAL SEAMLESSLY
REFLECTING SERENITY.

ARCHITECTS: PHILIP JOHNSON

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Louvre pyramid, Paris

In 1984, French president François Mitterrand hired architect I.M. Pei to design and
construct a new entrance for the iconic Louvre museum. The Louvre Pyramid was the
result, one of the most famed works of glass architecture to date. This large glass
pyramid rises out of the square in front of the Louvre at a height of 70 feet, consisting of
673 glass section from tip to base. Visitors enter the pyramid to descend below-ground
before ascending again into the main level of the museum. While the Louvre Pyramid
was built amidst much controversy and critique, it has been lauded by architecture fans as
a well-executed merging of classical and modernist architecture.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:GLASS BLOCKS

IDEA:THE LOUVRE GLASS PYRAMID IN PARIS IS

AN INTRICATE FUSION OF TRADITIONAL AND
MODERN ARCHITECTURE.

ARCHITECTS: I.M PIE

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of
Art ,Kansas City, U.S
THE COMPETETION WINNING ADDITION IS COMPOSED OF FIVE INTERCONNECTED
STRUCTURES AS OPPOSED TO A SINGLE MASSIVE EXPANSION. THE FIVE BUILT
’LENSES’ FORM NEW SPACES AND ANGLE OF VISION. FROM THE MOVEMENT THROUGH
THE LANDSCAPE AND THREADED BETWEEN THE LIGHT OPENINGS, EXHILERATING
NEW EXPERIENCES OF EXISTING MUSEUM WILL BE FORMED. ALL MATERIALS ZERO
OR LOW-VOC EMITTANCE . TERRAZZO FLOOR SPECIFIED WITH RECYCLED GLASS
AGGREGATE. GALLERY FLOORS COMPRISED OF FSC-CERTIFIED WOOD LOCAL,
PRECAST AND CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE CONSTITUTES MORE THAN 30% OVERALL
BUILDING MATERIAL.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:DOUBLE SKIN GLASS

WITH OKALUX TRANSLUCENT INSULATION

IDEA:GLASS LENSES BRING DIFFERENT

QUALITIES OF LIGHT TO THE GALLERIES WHILE
THE SCULPTURE GARDEN'S PATHWAYS WIND
THROUGH THEM.

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National grand theatre of China

One of China’s greatest architectural works of the last decade, the National Grand
Theater of China is a massive dome of glass and titanium. Located not far from
Tiananmen Square, Beijing, this glass building houses an opera, a theater and a
music hall, combining to seat 5,452 guests at once. The dome is centered within an
artificial lake, providing a reflective view of the dome from the street. Architect
Paul Andreu has been a well-known proponent of glass in architecture, and the
National Grand Theater is widely considered one of his greatest masterworks.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:INSULATED CURVED

LAMINATED GLASS

IDEA: IT WILL BE POTRAYED AS A CLEAR

CURTAIN WALL; A GRAND INVISIBLE CURTAIN,
A SHIMMERING MIRAGE THAT LOOKS AS
THOUGH IT HAS BEEN PARTED THIS INSTANT TO
REVEAL THE STAGE INSIDE.
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ARCHITECTS: PAUL ANDREU
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Seattle Central Library,

Washington, U.S
The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library
system. The 11-story (185 feet or 56.9 meters high) glass and steel building in
downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004. A
collaboration between OMA in Rotterdam and LMN Architects in Seattle, the
Seattle Central Library’s postmodern, angular building is made with a mirrored
glass and steel skin. About half of the panes are composed of three layers—
aluminum mesh sandwiched by glass—to shield patrons from sunlight.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:MIRRORED GLASS

IDEA:ARCHITECTS' PHILOSOPHY WAS TO LET

THE BUILDING'S REQUIRED FUNCTIONS
DICTATE WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE, RATHER
THAN IMPOSING A STRUCTURE AND MAKING
THE FUNCTIONS CONFORM TO THAT.

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IAC Building,New York

The IAC Building, InterActiveCorp's headquarters located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan,
New York City, is a Frank Gehry-designed building that was completed in 2007. The building was Gehry's
first in New York and featured the world's largest high definition screen at the time in its lobby.
Reminiscent of several other Gehry designs, the building appears to consist of two major levels: a large
base of twisted tower-sections packed together like the cells of a bee hive, with a second bundle of lesser
diameter sitting on top of the first. The full-height windows fade from clear to white on the top and
bottom edges of each story. The overall impression is of two very tall stories, which belies its actual 10-
story structure. Vanity Fair commented that the building is perhaps one of the world's most attractive
office buildings.

TYPE OF GLASS USED:SMOOTH CLEAN GLASS

IDEA: A space where workers "could collaborate and be

in an open atmosphere" which he did not think could be
done as easily in a typical boxy building.

ARCHITECTS: FRANK GEHRY

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La Samaritaine, Paris
La Samaritaine is a large department store in Paris, France, located in the first arrondissement.
The company was owned by Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jaÿ who hired architect Frantz
Jourdain to expand their original store. It started as a small apparel shop and expanded to what
became a series of department store buildings with a total of 90 different departments. The
building's original design heavily embodies the ideals of this artistic style. While the skeletal
structure of the department store is constructed of steel and glass, the building contains many
applied adornments which lessen the harshness of its rigid structure. The interior features
decorative iron staircases, glass tile floors, and frescoes using the repeated floral motif. The
facade of the building consists of ceramic panels in brightly colored hues of yellow, white,

TYPE
green, OF
GLASS USED:TOUGHENED CLEAN
and gold.

GLASS PANES

IDEA: TO GIVE AN EXPERIENCE THAT FEELS

LIKE THE CONTINUATION OF A WALK THOUGH
THE STREETS.

ARCHITECTS: FRANCOIS BRUGEL

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ARCHITECTES ASSOCIES, LAGNEAU 13
ARCHITECTES, SANAA, SRA ARCHITECTES
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THANK YOU
Harshit Kumar Arora
1ST YEAR –B
MBSSPA

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