Glass (Architectural)
Glass is a material of paradox: a solid that behaves like a liquid, a barrier that creates connection, a presence that is defined by its absence. We use glass not as a mere window, but as a sophisticated tool for sculpting light, framing views, and choreographing the relationship between spaces. To design with glass is to work with transparency, translucency, and reflectivity, shaping not just the physical boundaries of a room, but the perceptual experience of being within it.
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Surface Properties
Low-Iron for Perfect Clarity
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Standard float glass has a noticeable green tint due to its iron content. Low-iron glass is manufactured with a lower iron content, resulting in a perfectly clear, colourless material that offers maximum light transmission and perfect colour rendition. We specify low-iron glass in applications where the purity of the view is paramount, such as in gallery-like spaces or homes with exceptional natural surroundings.
Laminated for Acoustic Insulation
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A polished finish closes the pores of the stone and creates a near-mirror-like surface that reveals the full depth, colour, and crystalline structure of the material. We use this not to create bling, but to create a dynamic dialogue with light. A polished surface brings movement into a space, reflecting the shifting light of the day and the subtle colours of the surrounding environment, making the material feel alive and responsive.
Switchable Privacy
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Switchable privacy glass incorporates a Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film between two layers of glass. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystals align, and the glass becomes clear. When the current is off, the crystals scatter randomly, and the glass becomes opaque. This technology allows us to create a surface that can be instantly transformed from a private wall to a clear window, offering dynamic control over privacy and light.
Quiet Papers
Glass in a Historic Building
A study on using a frameless, switchable privacy glass box to insert a modern bathroom into a historic room without compromising the original architecture.
Glass in a Forest House
An exploration of using floor-to-ceiling, low-iron structural glass to create a feeling of complete immersion in a natural forest setting.
Glass in a Compact Urban Apartment
A case study on using a custom, cast-glass wall to separate a bedroom from a living area, allowing for privacy while sharing and diffusing natural light.