Glass is a very light building material. Among its many advantages, it helps reduce the load on the building. Offers unobstructed views, making interiors look great. When used outside, it helps bring the outside inside as in the example we will see today. This mid-century modern home features not only fresh design but also amazingly designed outdoor spaces that include the glass on the walls as we mentioned.
Glass on walls facing the outside
This modern Victorian home is located in Australia and is a sunlit home. Connected to the outside with glass walls and an excellent combination of materials. The part facing the street maintains the original look and style. The modern Japanese garden and a long, slim swimming pool are eye-catching elements for the exterior design.
The interior decoration in addition to glass combines stone, wood and plywood. As well as a warm color palette, which is traditional for mid-century modern style. The living room is on a lower level and the glass walls that connect it to the outdoor dining room, the pool and the garden.
This open layout also features a kitchen and small workspace. The master bedroom is also on the same level and has a comfortable bed and a workspace. There is another glass wall that lets in a lot of light. The dining room is done with a pair of panoramic windows and an antique faux fireplace.
Glass on walls and entry of light in work area
A guest bedroom was converted into a colorful space with a plum-colored carpet on the floor and French doors to the garden. The overall impression of the house is a modern space illuminated in the mid-twentieth century and connected to the garden. The space opens to an outdoor dining area and connects to the slim pool through a glass wall.
The kitchen is done with light colored plywood cabinets with stone countertops. Features views of the pool and Japanese-style garden. The master bedroom displays dark stone and tile walls. Combined with a weathered wooden wall and a large bed.
The separate dining room has multiple floor-to-ceiling windows. Matching the antique faux fireplace and a large round table with comfortable chairs make it a cozy and elegant place. The Japanese garden also contributes to this, it is very elegant and adds a lot to the interior decoration. There is also a ladder to the roof where you can see the next part of the garden.
It is perfectly designed, with water features and large rocks. It is a quiet and relaxing place to be and the views are incredible. Glass is one of the most sophisticated and versatile materials used in the construction industry. The extensive use of glass helps to create a very technological and modern look in the designs.
Glass is available in numerous varieties that respond to different functions and with great advantages, as we have seen in this house. When used as curtain walls on the facade, the interiors are flooded with natural light throughout the day, increasing the working efficiency of its occupants.
The outer glass is treated to reduce glare, prevent heat absorption and resistance to UV light. This helps make the building energy efficient.