8 elegant ways to use glass in architecture and decoration

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CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2016. Glass House - Gabriela Eloy and Carolina Freitas. The shelter in the middle of the garden has modern lines and is fully integrated with the landscaping by Burle Marx, whose aesthetics inspire the design of the granite countertop. The glass, which encloses the entire house, allows for a connection between the building and nature. The idea is to convey a sense of permeability and fluidity to the visitor. Also designed by the office, executed by Florense, are the rack and cabinet in matte pearlescent titanium. The layout is loose, with the Viki benches, by Maurício Lamosa and Flávio Borsato, and the Gaia chair - Sergio Rodrigues designed it and it was executed by his cousin, designer Fernando Mendes.

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CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2016. Cabins - Duda Porto designed the Cabins. The architect faced the challenge of building three cabins for the show in fifteen days. The main one housed a 40 m² loft. Natural lighting, enhanced by large glass windows, gave the space a sense of spaciousness, while focused or indirect artificial lighting increased the coziness. The glass also provided integration with nature, reinforcing the idea of a country retreat that gives the project its name. In the outdoor area, smaller cabins form a tree house and a pet house. The construction was made with a metal structure with thermoacoustic coating, structural OSB wood, water-repellent membrane and, finally, cement board.

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CASACOR São Paulo 2016. Living Room and Winter Garden - Dado Castello Branco. The professional took advantage of the large glass windows of the old Jockey Club outpatient clinic to create a peaceful and cozy space. The presence of natural light and neutral tones were essential to the execution of this idea. The winter garden is a natural extension of the environment, which transforms into a glass box that advances into the landscape. The living room has the feel of a library, with a herringbone patterned reclaimed wood floor. Above it, pieces by big names such as Oscar Niemeyer and Claudia Moreira Salles are hung.

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CASACOR Pernambuco 2016. Living Garden - André Carício. The space where the old balcony was was surrounded by a glass box. The objective was to maintain integration with the garden and preserve details of the original architecture, such as the friezes on the ceiling, with minimal interventions. Doric columns have had their paint peeled off and reveal layers of interventions carried out in recent years.

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CASACOR São Paulo 2016. Loft in the Countryside - Paola Ribeiro. The only divider in the space is a mirrored glass that hides the bathroom. The desire was for total integration in a mountain-style environment, where one of the meeting points is around the large wooden countertop with green lacquer. It starts as a support for the cooktop, becomes a sink and reaches the home office. The light fixture is by Jader Almeida.

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CASACOR Rio Grande do Sul 2016. Cucina 25 - Patricia Palma. The space revives the history of kitchens since the 1950s, with numerous references to past decades. On the other hand, the space also emphasizes modernity with monochrome, solid volumes and high gloss lacquer on the closing panels. The traditional stone of the countertops gave way to blue Nanoprime glass accompanied by the cabinets' finish in matte lacquer in petroleum color. The staircase's railing was also made of glass.

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CASACOR Campinas 2016. Well-Being Room - Gustavo Paschoalim and Paulo Azevedo. The space was intended to be a refuge in the countryside, with tones and materials ranging from raw, brown and gray. The room is surrounded by glass, blending into the landscape, while the panels and walls were covered in wood.

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CASACOR São Paulo 2016. House with Renault Garage - Ana Maria Vieira Santos. The architect designed a 160 m² home with all modern comforts, which stands out for its integration with nature through large Ultaclear glass openings. One of the existing trees on site was even incorporated and surrounded by a column of the same material that also incorporates the structure of the mezzanine and garage, transforming the car parking space into a showcase.

Despite its delicate appearance, glass is considered a noble material that is easy to maintain if used appropriately. Its use in furniture, partitions, facades, ceilings and even entire homes is common in projects. The innovations appear in the different ways in which it is inserted and in the technological innovations that accompany it, such as in controlling the entry of sunlight and sustainable production and reuse. At CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2016 , Gabriela Eloy and Carolina Freitas created a refuge immersed in the gardens designed by Burle Marx. The Glass House has large openings that provide a connection between the landscaping and the building. The straight lines, inspired by modernist architecture, are enhanced by the use of glass walls. The house was built in just 25 days using a metal structure. The idea was for the architecture to disappear into the greenery. The space housed a living room and a work area. Check out other uses for glass in the gallery of spaces above!

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