And New York firm ASH NYC also paired glass blocks with terrazzo in the bathrooms it designed for the “Siren Hotel”in Detroit.” Swedish architect Christian Hallerod created dramatic walls of glass brick in NYC’s “ Byredo” boutique to complement the light wood and Italian terrazzo surfaces throughout. “Los Angeles architect, Richard Petit and his team, for example, used glass block in place of a main window at “Mare Salon” in West Hollywood and continued the theme for accent walls throughout the interiors. However, as the article notes, “designers today are finding ways to bring the material back to life indoors, without the cringe-worthy ‘80s vibe. Swapping out the square for the classic rectangle, the updated glass brick is all about texture, versatility and making a statement.”Īccording to an article in Architectural Digest, many of the early uses of glass block were for floor to ceiling facades. “Some brands are taking the glass brick concept and making it contemporary-almost futuristic.
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This is why architects and designers enjoy working with them.”Īccording to Vogue Living, glass block manufacturers are offering a fresh update on the '70s/'80s trend. All are translucent and play with natural light. The look can be composed of a variety of styles from wavy lines to concentric circles and many other styles. It is manufactured by sealing two halves of glass and then stacked for walls. “Glass block is a more traditional design material. There are also options for Hurricane Resistant Glass Block windows.
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The glass brick can be used in “Tornado Resistant Glass Block windows and meet FEMA 361 Protocol. They can meet aballistic level of 1 through 6.
We have had large, infrastructure buildings such as water treatment facilities constructed of glass brick.
“It is composed of solid glass and this makes it extremely durable. “A glass brick is just that,” Boesch said. Steve Boesch, with GBA Architectural Products + Services, notes that there is a difference between “glass block” and “glass brick.” Part of the reason these little glass boxes have regained design popularity is their multiple styles. Glass block gives a home or retail establishment an expanded feel and we are seeing great interest in our Glass Block product line for windows, walls, showers, flooring, and pavers.” Britt Stokes of Acme Brick noted, “This design trend is being driven by the consumer’s appreciation of natural radiance of light. This design trend, which first gained popularity in the 1930’s Art Deco style, has architects and interior designers thinking outside the glass box. Parachute pants are NOT back in style! This look is all about the resurgence of the use of glass brick or glass block in upscale residential and commercial design. Don’t look now, but that 1980’s look made popular by TV’s “Miami Vice” is baaaack! However, for those who had quite enough of the running and gunning of Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs when they owned primetime shouldn’t worry.
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