What Architects Actually Mean by Cantilevered Glazing Cantilevered glazing is one of those architectural terms that can create an immediate visual impression. It suggests glass projecting beyond its supports, roof edges appearing to float in space and transparent structures achieving something that seems almost impossible given the apparent absence of conventional framing. In contemporary residential […]
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Walk-On Glass Is a Structural Element, Not a Window Underfoot Walk-on glass has an unusual ability to challenge our expectations of a building. Floors are normally understood as solid, substantial surfaces, yet structural glass can replace part of that solidity with transparency, allowing daylight and views to pass between spaces that would otherwise remain visually […]
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Structural Silicone Is Far More Than Ordinary Sealant Structural silicone is one of the most overlooked materials in contemporary architectural glazing. Most homeowners recognise the thin dark lines between large panes of glass but assume they are simply decorative sealant, similar to the silicone used around a kitchen worktop or bathroom. In reality, structural silicone […]
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Frameless Doesn’t Mean Structureless Few architectural details capture the imagination quite like a frameless glass corner. Frequently featured in contemporary homes, these elegant junctions appear to remove the solid corner of a building altogether, replacing it with uninterrupted glass that opens panoramic views and floods interior spaces with natural light. The visual effect is striking. […]
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Structural Glazing Is More Than Glass Without Frames Few areas of contemporary residential architecture generate as much curiosity as structural glazing. Images of frameless corners, uninterrupted glass walls and seemingly invisible junctions have become synonymous with modern architectural design, often creating the impression that structural glazing simply means “glass without frames.” While these striking visual […]