5 Creative Uses of Glass in Architecture
This invisible building above that is currently in the works in South Korea has us really intrigued.
The building won’t actually be invisible pers se, but will be sheathed in glass and will use a skin of LED screens to blend in with the surrounding skyline. The concept is similar to what we’re doing with our latest project 1 Yorkville which will have a sculptural 3D wallpaper that changes according to light, shadow, colour, and perspective.
The innovative use of glass on the South Korean tower has inspired us to search for other structures that creatively use glass in their exterior.
Here’s what we found:
10 films starring remarkable architecture
Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself admiring the buildings more than the heroine? We’re guilty of this, and with Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF ) in the city for a few more days, we figured the timing was perfect for us to revisit our love for great architecture on the silver screen.
Many of these buildings are already world-famous but some are just beautifully constructed. Take a look to see if you could match the building to the movie.
4 cool vehicles turned into homes
We don’t need to tell you how much we appreciate outstanding architecture and design here at Bazis. It’s quite obvious that our love for design goes beyond our own developments, as we’ve taken a look at wooden high-rises, beautiful train stations, and unusually unique buildings around the world.
This week, we paired our passion for transit with architecture and took a look at how transit can sometimes double up as a place of residence. Read on to see what we mean.
5 Extreme City Makeovers
We’re big fans of tall buildings because we love seeing skylines and cities evolve. We believe that tall buildings are one of the key things that make up a global city. Continue reading
The rise of wooden buildings
Construction is going back to its roots (pun totally intended) with wood being used for skyscrapers. It looks like architects around the world are skipping log cabins and using wood to build high-rises. Here’s one we discovered last year.
Due to the natural concerns of wood rotting and the risk of fires, many building codes had restrictions on wooden structures but now the rules are changing thanks to studies and evidence supporting the economical and environmental benefits of building with wood. Continue reading
The most luxurious train station. Ever.
We really appreciate outstanding design and architecture here at Bazis, so you can imagine our excitement when we discovered that one of our favourite architects Zaha Hadid, has designed a luxurious and grand train station for none other than Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
7 must haves from the Drake General Store
Earlier this month, the Drake General Store relocated to Yonge and Eglinton. We’re huge fans of the quirky gift shop, and welcome them with open arms to the E Condos‘ neighbourhood.
They carry some of the coolest and most unique things, we narrowed our list down to 7 things but pop in when you’re in the area – you won’t be sorry. Continue reading
4 buildings we can’t wait to see get built
Besides our very own new condos E Condos, Emerald Park and Exhibit Residences in Toronto, there are a couple of buildings that we’re really excited to see get complete. These 4 buildings on our list aren’t your typical buildings though. Read on and see what we mean. Continue reading
5 Design Destinations That Are Must See
We’ve said it before, we love and appreciate innovative design and architecture. We’re also big on buildings that are connected to their surrounding environment. So we’ve picked 5 design destinations that do just that. You seriously have to check these places out before you die! Continue reading