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5 Creative Uses of Glass in Architecture

Tower-infinity

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:

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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.

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TIFF: Celeb-spotting in Yorkville

Toronto International Film Festival : TIFF Celeb Spotting
One of our favourite events of the year, the Toronto International Film Festival is finally here! TIFF signifies the beginning of fall here in Toronto, and especially in Yorkville – a neighbourhood known for attracting celebrities. And who can blame them? Hot restaurants, big brands and a great area is what makes Yorkville a celeb-favourite.

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Satisfy your sweet tooth at Yonge and Eglinton

Yonge and Eglinton Condos & Living: Frozen Custard

A few weeks ago, we took you around Yorkville’s ‘sweet’ spots, guaranteed to fulfill any sugar craving you may have. This time we decided to showcase three bakeries and cafes at Yonge and Eglinton, that we’re sure our future E Condos residents and everyone in the neighbourhood will love.

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