Glass Takes Center Stage in These 10 See-Through Homes
While the iconic work of Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe immediately comes to mind when glass is mentioned, modern day architects continue to create masterpieces that celebrate the honored material.
Acting as beacons of modernity, glass houses bring the outside in and flood spaces with natural light. Take a look at this roundup of homes from around the world that showcase stunning uses of the material.
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1. Cherry Creek
Architect: Surround Architecture, Location: Denver, Colorado
From The Architect: "Located in a pedestrian-based urban environment in the heart of Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood, this project required a unique siting and massing approach to create a private courtyard retreat. The courtyard and pool are united with the interior through four glass garage doors and large expanses of moving glass doors and windows."
Located in the heart of Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood and situated among a pedestrian-based urban environment, the project required a unique siting and massing approach to create a private courtyard retreat. The open floor plan is ideal for entertaining and family events as the interior gathering spaces, courtyard and pool are united through four glass garage doors and large expanses of moving glass doors and windows.
Photo: Surround Architecture
2. Emigration Glass House
Architect: Jesperson Design Associates, Location: Emigration Canyon, Utah
This stunning single-family residence is located in the mountains just outside of Salt Lake City. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcase the sweeping views of the surroundings. This home was also featured on the cover of Dwell's October 2004 issue.
This stunning single-family residence is located in the mountains just outside of Salt Lake City. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcase the sweeping views of the surroundings. This home was also featured on the cover of Dwell's October 2004 issue.
Photo by Brent Jespersen
3. Seaside
Architect: Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, Location: Water Mill, New York
From the Architect: "Perched atop the crest of the dune between the ocean and the bay, this home in the Hamptons utilizes elegant materials that were chosen for their simplicity, sustainability, low-maintenance, and ability to coexist with the sea, sand, and vegetation of the site. The use of glass also provides the residents with natural light and a stunning view of their surroundings."
Perched atop the crest of the dune between the ocean and bay, this home in the Hamptons utilizes elegant materials which were chosen for their simplicity, sustainability, low maintenance and ability to coexist with the sea, sand and vegetation of the site. The use of glass also provides the residents with stunning views of their surroundings.
4. The Pierre
Architect: Olson Kundig, Location: Washington
From the Architect: "Conceived as a bunker nestled into the rock, the Pierre—French word for stone—celebrates the materiality of the site and embraces glass. The owner’s affection for a stone outcropping on her property inspired the design of this house—which from certain angles, almost disappears into nature."
Conceived as a bunker nestled into the rock, the Pierre, the French word for stone, celebrates the materiality of the site. The owner’s affection for a stone outcropping on her property and the views from its peak inspired the design of this house which from certain angles—almost disappears into nature.
Photo: Dwight Eschliman
5. The Courtyard House
Architect: De Rosee Sa, Location: London, England, United Kingdom
From Leibal : "The Courtyard House is a minimal residence located in London, United Kingdom, designed by De Rosee Sa. Due to planning restrictions, windows in the the boundary wall were not possible—so the design incorporated two atriums that bring daylight into courtyard spaces, and roof lights throughout to draw light into the house."
Courtesy of De Rosee Sa and Leibal
6. The Farmer's House
Architect: Werkruppe Lahr, Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
From LängleGlas: "The Farmers' House in Freiburg, Germany, showcases natural wood and glass. The double-imbricated glass facade showcases a highly weather-proof glass frontage and allows for fascinating light reflections."
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7. Glass House
Architect: Augustus Mino + Robert Fitzpatrick, Location: Chappaqua, New York
From the architect: "Inspired by the glass houses of Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe, every room in this home features at least one full wall of floor-to-ceiling glass—the living room even has glass on three sides."
Inspired by the glass houses of Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe, every room in this home features at least one full wall of floor-to-ceiling glass—the living room even has glass on 3 sides.
Photo: T Seisser
8. Mirror Mirror
Architect: Remco Siebring, Location: The Netherlands
From Leibal: "Mirror Mirror is a petite minimalist roof extension built on top of a home in a small city in the Netherlands. The design is based upon the principles of a tree house. Completely covered in mirrored glass, it reflects the old contours of the house and offers a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape."
Mirror Mirror is a minimal home located in The Netherlands, designed by Remco Siebring. Mirror Mirror on a roof is a small roof extension on top of a classified monument in a small city in the north of Holland. The design is based on the principle of a tree house. The feeling to rise high above the world, in a room all for yourself. This concept is reflected in the steel bed that floats three meters above the germ roofs. From this place he has a fantastic view over the surrounding landscape of roofs, chimneys, Gardens and trees. The extension is completely covered in Mirrored glass to reflect the old contours of the house. This also gives the boy an interesting relationship with the outside: during the day the Mirrored glass wall reflects the surroundings so his room will fade away in the sky. He is then a voyeur to the outside world. But as the dusk sets in and the lights go on the roles are turned around and he will be visible for the world around him.
Courtesy of Remco Siebring and Leibal
9. Suki
Architect: M. Architects, Location: Japan
Glass is the star material of this modernist home in Japan.
Glass is the star feature of this modernist home in Japan.
Photo: Yas. Maeda/M-architects
10. [Bracketed Space] House
Architect: Matt Fajkus Architecture, Location: Austin, Texas
The use of glass allowed this site’s dynamic landscape to be easily incorporated into the daily life of its residents.
The use of glass allowed this site’s dynamic landscape to be easily incorporated into the daily life of its residents.
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