When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Rory Gardiner. Architect: Allied_office Interior Architect: Akin Atelier It’s official: ...

In case you haven’t heard already, glass blocks are back. In a big way. These translucent building blocks have been popping up in all of our favorite designers' work, and we’re ready to bring the ...

If the thought of opaque, square glass bricks kind of makes you recoil, you’re not alone. But trust us on this one, glass bricks are back—but not like you remember. A fresh update on the '70s/'80s ...

64 University Place, KPF’s stacked and stepped arcade of shallow arches. Photo: Michael Young/Courtesy of KPF 64 University Place, KPF’s stacked and stepped arcade of shallow arches. Photo: Michael ...

The fact that glass block showers have been around forever — or at least since the early twentieth century — tells you two things. Glass blocks aren't out of style (though some say they're one of the ...

Glass bricks have long been popular in architecture for bringing more light into buildings. Until now, however, they have not been suitable for load-bearing walls and have not insulated well. An Empa ...

The first floor of the Optical Glass House is occupied by a garden and a glass façade positioned towards the street that maximizes natural lighting. The living areas are located at the far end of the ...