Glass, a pivotal invention of human history, was initially employed as a cutting tool and has been in existence for approximately 75,000 years. Its earliest records of production can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Over time, the art of glass-making progressed in various civilizations and nations, and with the Industrial Revolution, it became a widely used material. In architecture, glass served as a sealing element as early as 100 AD.

Glass is a multifaceted material with exceptional characteristics, serving both as a decorative piece and a structural component. With its transparent properties, light can be manipulated through reflections and filters. The surface of glass can be treated to provide different textures and levels of translucence to the surroundings, making it a versatile material.

It can be employed as closures, partitions, finishes, or even as decorative objects. Explore various ways of incorporating glass into interior architecture projects mentioned below.

Roof

Coco House / Duy Le Architects

 

Coco House / Duy Le Architects. Image © Trieu Chien

Heytea Puning / UND Design Studio

 

Heytea Puning / UND Design Studio. Image © Xiaole Chen

Partitions

011 Apartment / flipê arquitetura

 

011 Apartment / flipê arquitetura. Image © Gabriela Mestriner

Maria Farinha Filmes / +K Arquitetos

 

Maria Farinha Filmes / +K Arquitetos. Image © Ana Mello

Sardenya Apartment / Raúl Sánchez

 

Sardenya Apartment / Raúl Sánchez. Image © José Hevia

Doors

Apartamento Monolito / Estúdio Minke

 

Apartamento Monolito / Estúdio Minke. Image © Maíra Acayaba

Apartment AT83 / Eterea Studio

 

Apartment AT83 / Eterea Studio. Image © Rafael Gamo

Coworking Sant Magì / BARRI Studio

 

Coworking Sant Magì / BARRI Studio. Image © José Sanchez Masterton

Finishes

Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living

 

Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore / X+Living. Image © Feng Shao

Loft ESN / Ippolito Fleitz Group

 

Revestimentos de paredes no Loft ESN / Ippolito Fleitz Group. Image © Zooey Braun

X11 Flagship Store / BloomDesign

 

X11 Flagship Store / BloomDesign. Image © Haha Lu

Shelf

Casa di Ringhiera / studio wok | ArchDaily Brasil

 

Casa di Ringhiera / studio wok. Image © Federico Villa studio

Apartamento LA / David Guerra

 

Apartamento LA / David Guerra. Image © Jomar Bragança

Apartamento Vila / SOEK Arquitetura

 

Apartamento Vila / SOEK Arquitetura. Image © Carolina Lacaz

Objects

In Harmony with Nature Cafe / Reutov Design

 

In Harmony with Nature Cafe / Reutov Design. Image © Reutov Dmitry, Gerner Ekaterina

Geijoeng Concept Store / Studio 10

 

Geijoeng Concept Store / Studio 10. Image © Chao Zhang

Bar Botanique Cafe Tropique / Studio Modijefsky

 

Bar Botanique Cafe Tropique / Studio Modijefsky. Image © Maarten Willemstein

Colored

Urban Day Care Center for Alzheimer Patients / Cid + Santos

 

Urban Day Care Center for Alzheimer Patients / Cid + Santos. Image © Santos-Díez | BISimages

Esquire Office / Studio Bipolar

 

Esquire Office / Studio Bipolar. Image © Suryan//Dang

Loft Solar / Talita Nogueira Arquitetura – 9

 

Loft Solar / Talita Nogueira Arquitetura – 9. Image © Eduardo Macarios