Multi-family house, Cessange, Luxembourg fromMetaform
What would contemporary architecture be without the use of glass? Glass walls, glass floors and roof glazing are practical and stylish additions to the architectural appearance of a building. Glass gives every room exclusive lightness and transparency. The trademark of nightclubs, museums, panoramic towers and concert halls is increasingly being used in private homes. Glass gives living and office spaces a deeper sense of space. In this article we will tell you what properties, advantages and disadvantages have a roof and floor with a glass insert.
Glass bottom ofGlass Master
Experience the space in three dimensions with a roof or floor with a glass insert! Glass elements come in different designs. They are generally divided into 2 groups – laminated floors (laminated with covering or reflective film) and glass tile elements. Both options guarantee you a deeper spatial effect. Glass processing has been modernized in recent years. Glass plates are finished using sandblasting processes and the colors for colored glass vary greatly. The thickness of the floor glass panels is calculated depending on the load and intended use. Individual lighting and color conditions are achieved through the use of colored glass. Anti-slip coatings and excellent shock resistance are guaranteed. You can choose between transparent, translucent or matt glass. It is also possible to stick a desired motif on the glass plate.
Glass ensures individuality
Cetatuia Loft, Brasov, Rumänien vonIon Popusoi + Bogdan Preda
In architecture and interior design, laminated safety glass is used for roof glazing. It is offered in different configurations. VSG usually consists of two or more glass panes and an intermediate layer of PVB film. In special cases, plastic discs are also used. During production in an autoclave, glass and film fuse together under heat and high pressure to form a stable unit. If glass ceilings are illuminated effectively, the result is aartistic architectural ensemble!
Insert glass shelves and glass ceilings – a step towards greater transparency
Seidenberg House in Lafayette Hill byMetcalfe Architecture & Design
Glass floor tiles usually come with rectangular contours. They make the room appear larger and more spacious and are extremely decorative. Installing glass panels and tiles is relatively easy - all you need to do is cut a hole in the desired location on the floor. The frame is then adjusted with the glass plate. However, the use of a glass floor depends on the specific room situation. Glass can be used excellently as an element of the stairs. Glass stairs offer a high level of safety and fit perfectly into any spacemodern buildingsor facility. A glass floor can be a bit slippery when wet. In contrast, tiles are relatively more slip-resistant. New anti-slip surfaces are ideal for floors and stairs and create a great visual effect.
Walkable transparent level with breathtaking panoramic views
Justin Bieber's new home,Mills Studio
Glass floor tiles are popular for their excellent anti-slip and scratch-resistant properties. But they also have a high level of resistance to static and dynamic loads. Matte glass shelves provide the desired privacy and add a dramatic touch to the interior. If you want to add an accent that would capture everyone's attention, choose a delicate home accessory made of pure glass or colored glass - a floor vase, for example. Various furniture made of acrylic glass can be found on the market that emphasize the futuristic look of the roof and floor with glass inserts.
Glass floor and ceiling
The glass shelves visually open up the space and bring nature in. This intensifies communication between inside and outside. Another advantage is the fact that glass shelves can be recycled up to 100%.
Glass shelves are considered practical, functional, unusual and very decorative
The Lemperle Residence, Kalifornien,,Jonathan Segal
Opaque glass creates privacy, pure glass can blind your eyes
Project byLucid Glass Studio
Waterproof, easy to clean and has an antibacterial effect
Glass bottom ofGlass Master
Non-slippery surfaces are preferred
Walkable glass with a depth effect complemented by warm wood tones
Modern bathroom interior – ornamental glass panel with integrated light
Constructive Glasbauplatte
Rue Vignon projectMichael Herrman
Sandblasted glass panels
Floor and roof glazing
Walkable laminated safety glass – apartment in Luxembourg byMetaform
Double floor made of glass in a country house atmosphere
Glass combined with light has unique aesthetic qualities –Beckwithininteriors
Glass tiles with texture
Transparent stairs with glass steps - House in Venice by Ehrlich
Pebbles as a decorative element under the glass – Glass Master
Non-slip float glass plate
Glass floor lets daylight into the house
Glass insert allows light transmission from the bottom ofMOOARC
