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How Glass Can Be Used for Different Architectural Effects
Architectural Article by Houzz
29 Nov 2016
How Glass Can Be Used for Different Architectural Effects
The brilliant ways glass can transform your space don?t stop at windows and doors. It?s time to see glazing through to its full potential
Jo Leevers, Houzz Contributor
Article first published on Houzz
Bi-fold doors and French windows famously change the way we use our homes, as they effectively double our living spaces. But why stop there" Architects and designers are experimenting with other ways to enhance our lives through the use of glazing, as these inspiring examples show.

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Play with layers

Glass played an integral part in this conversion of a London water tower, and the kitchen shows how layers of glazing added depth to the design. A mezzanine, a half wall and a vast expanse of exterior glazing contribute to a cascading effect that elegantly maximises light and space.
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Join together

An innovative glazed space like this could link two rooms in a new-build or elegantly join two old buildings, such as a farmhouse and nearby barn, equally well. Architecture that embraces the pauses in the flow of...