Looking up
In the second of a two-part, series Glass explores the world’s skylines and the sustainable future of high-rise buildings
High rise buildings, skyscrapers and supertall structures
Nowadays the responsib...
Home is where the art is
Our home is where we feel secure, raise our families, and spend most of our time – and now you can get yours made into an original work of art by British artist Boo Paterson.
"Poor", Boo Paterson
Paterso...
Looking up
Part one of a two-part series – Representations of self: the urban skyline
“Skylines are urban signatures. They are the shorthand of urban identity, and the chance for urban flourish. Cities of all descr...
Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty
Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty
Starting her professional training in industrial design, Paula Cade...
A tranquil haven in fashion heaven
The Four Seasons Milan is a hotel that makes a powerful first impression – but the exact nature of the impression will depend on what time you arrive. Turn up in the evening or early morning and you find yo...
(De)constructing memory – Architecture’s wunderkind Daniel Libeskind reveals the dreams behind his awe-inspiring creations
(De)constructing memory – Architecture’s wunderkind Daniel Libeskind reveals the dreams behind his awe-inspiring creations
“To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.” ...
Building as a dialogue
Often described as frustrated artists, architects are seated in a sensitive role between their own and their client’s creative visions, a role which is frequently difficult to navigate. This creative dialog...
Renzo Piano – Glass speaks to a master about working out the secrets of the physical world
Renzo Piano – Glass speaks to a master about working out the secrets of the physical world
“The past is a safe refuge. The past is a constant temptation. And yet the future is the only place we have to go, i...
A kinder blue
On a grey, wet and cold winter day, I set out on my bike to a grey, industrial area of Copenhagen, to visit the headquarter, workshop and shop of the design company Place de Bleu. But this is not just your ...
Powder Byrne Properties launch Chesa Araus
The established experts in the luxury ski travel business, Powder Byrne Properties have announced plans to build nine luxury apartments in the quaint resort of Arosa in Switzerland, where local houses are choco...
The diamond standard – Glass meets three of the leading figures behind the world’s most famous diamond jewellers, De Beers
The diamond standard – Glass meets three of the leading figures behind the world’s most famous diamond jewellers,
De Beers
On hearing that there is never a “dull moment” at De Beers – from the jewellers of...
Then and now: celebrating 50 years of The London College of Furniture
The internationally renowned London College of Furniture is this month celebrating its 50th anniversary. To mark half a century of championing design and creativity, over 70 pieces of furniture, machinery, phot...
Tomas Maier and Bottega Veneta campaign to save Japanese Modernist architecture
While traditional Japanese architecture is cherished by many, much of the country’s post-war structures are at risk of being demolished or changed beyond recognition. In preparation for the 2020 Olympics, a few...
Winter 2014 issue of Glass magazine – issue 20 – Destiny available now
We are very pleased to announce that Glass Magazine issue 20, with the theme of Destiny, can now be found on newsstands and in shops across the world and is also available to order.
Destiny is a perplexing a...
Altered Perspectives at The House of St Barnabas’ Chapel
For just two days this week (Wednesday December 11 and Thursday December 12) The House of St Barnabas in Soho will be exhibiting a site-specific installation designed by the widely respected light artist Rupert...
Roger Law ceramics at Sladmore Contemporary and talk at the British Museum
This month, former puppet-maker and TV satirist Roger Law’s witty and delicate ceramic creations are on display at Sladmore Contemporary, London and he will also be talking about his work in pottery at the Brit...
Constructing worlds: photography and architecture in the modern age
Constructing Worlds sprawls over two floors at the Barbican and unites 18 photographers from across the global signposting a journey that charts the relationship between architecture and photography. There ...
In pursuit of the higher – Mountains beyond Mountains
Jun Jiang the curator behind China’s architectural pavilion at the Venice Biennale speaks to Glass about the philosophies behind his national exhibit
China have this year based their pavilion Mountains b...
Bulgari Hotel to open in Beijing in 2017
Entering any one of the three Bulgari Hotel’s dotted around the world for just a moment is the one-stop way to immerse yourself in luxury from the first floor up. Whether that may be in London, Milan or Bal...
Beauty and the Beast
The beautiful museum Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is located in the very centre of Copenhagen and this autumn it has put on a fascinating exhibition Transformations: Classical Sculpture in Colour. The objective o...
Futurecities – cultivating innovation
At the time of writing, more than half of mankind, some 3.3 billion people, are living in urban areas. By 2030, this is expected to swell to almost 5 billion. We are simultaneously experiencing a ...