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British Architecture: From the Neolithic Era to Modern Day

By bohaglass / July 22, 2023 / Glass Architecture

The historical, artistic, and cultural evolution of Britain is all well represented by its rich architectural heritage. The landscape of British architecture reflects the country’s rich history and numerous influences, with structures ranging from prehistoric stone circles to recognisable modern skyscrapers. This architectural voyage, which spans millennia, demonstrates the inventiveness of human creation and the […]

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By bohaglass / April 30, 2020 / Glass Architecture

Let There Be Light Glass has played a pivotal role in architecture since glassmakers left their forests for the walled European cities where they brought light into the cathedrals and palaces of early Medieval metropolises. Glass architecture was a long time coming and many innovations were needed before glass could come into its own. While

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Eileen Gray Designer, Architect, and Prototype of the Modern Woman

By bohaglass / July 30, 2018 / Glass Architecture, Interior Design

Walking past the E.1027—a small white holiday house perched on a bluff overlooking the bay of Monaco—you wouldn’t notice anything out of the ordinary. Like most contemporary homes in the region, it’s characterised by sleek, clean geometric lines, a design that affords spectacular views of the surrounding area, and a light, airy mien. There is,

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American Architecture: Their Iconic Buildings

By bohaglass / February 27, 2017 / Glass Architecture

When you think of stunning architecture, you tend to think of the great buildings of the world, many of which are still standing in Europe and countries well outside the borders of the United States. This is perhaps because those building have been around for centuries, with some of them even being older than the

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British Architectural Styles

By bohaglass / February 6, 2017 / Glass Architecture

British architectural styles and its architecture as a whole have evolved hugely over the centuries, with movements and styles from years gone by still exerting influence and having vast appeal today. Let’s take a look at some of Britain’s major, most prominent, and most iconic architectural styles from the late 15th century onwards. Tudor The

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By bohaglass / July 22, 2016 / Glass Architecture

Beautiful Monsters: The Strange Appeal Of Brutalist Architecture Around the world—and in Britain perhaps most poignantly—the 1950s and 1960s were a time of unparalleled optimism. These ‘years of hope’, as the late Tony Benn dubbed them, saw the middle class of the nation transformed by peace and prosperity. Wayland Young, in his book Return to

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Canadian Art Glass Artist: Sarah Hall

By bohaglass / July 31, 2015 / Glass Architecture

The Modern Masterpieces of Sarah Hall: Art Glass For the Planet There is no doubt that Sarah Hall’s work holds its own against the best of Canadian art glass; from the shimmering, twisting blues of her panels at B.C.’s Regent College, to the vivid golden-umber autumn scene placed outside York University in Toronto, to the

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By bohaglass / November 22, 2014 / Glass Architecture

They say people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Well, the only thing people who live in these fine houses will be throwing is endless parties. The houses below are real marvels of glass architecture from across the globe. True exemplars of how glass can bring a lot more to the design than

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British Architecture: From the Neolithic Era to Modern Day

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Eileen Gray Designer, Architect, and Prototype of the Modern Woman

American Architecture: Their Iconic Buildings

British Architectural Styles

Brutalist Buildings

Canadian Art Glass Artist: Sarah Hall

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