7 Glittering Greenhouses and Glass Houses
يكشنبه, ۲۴ مهر ۱۳۹۰، ۱۲:۰۰ ق.ظ
در ایران کم‌تر چیزی با عنوان گلخانه داشتیم. ماشاالله این ملک تمام گلستون بوده و نیاز به نگاه ویژه به طبیعت اون هم از نوع آزمایش‌گاهی‌ش نبوده. اما گلخانه در مغرب زمین سابقه‌ی زیادی داره.
تا امروز هم گل‌خانه‌ها و ایده‌های موجود در طراحی و ساخت اون‌ها به خودی خود موضوعی هستند در عرصه‌ی معماری.
حتی برخی از بناهای جریان‌ساز معماری عصر اخیر در واقع گلخانه بودند. نمونه‌ش کریستال پالاس در اواخر قرن نوزدهم و ابتدای قرن بیستم که اگرچه نمایش‌گاه بوده اما گل‌خونه بوده در واقع!
7 گل‌خانه‌ی و خانه‌ی شیشه‌ای (خانه‌هایی مثل گل‌خانه‌ها) در این پست از معماری معاصر ببینین که به نوعی در ایده‌ها و طراحی شاخص‌ند.
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amazing glass houses and greenhouses
Most of us see our homes as our own personal sanctuaries. Home is a place where you can let loose, be yourself, and walk around in your underwear whenever you please. But for people who live in glass houses, home is more like a fish tank. While some of these glass houses seem impractical for everyday living, others serve a very real purpose. Greenhouses are constructed of glass to harness the power of the sun for growing plants. Whether they are meant for people or for plants, these houses made of glass are visually stunning.
philip johnson glass house new canaan connecticut
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Arguably the most famous glass house is the Glass House designed by the late architect Philip Johnson as his own residence. When it was completed in 1949, it was hailed as a triumph in glass architecture. It continues to be a well-loved example of superb design, and in 1997 it was declared a national landmark. Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, the Glass House is now open for visitors to explore.
amazing glass house ring house
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This striking home is located in a forest in the Japanese town of Karuizawa. Its solid glass walls are punctuated with bands of wood that both connect it to and separate it from the surrounding forest. The building site itself was a dark and uninviting space, but the architects managed to make this incredibly beautiful home look perfectly in sync with its surroundings.
amazing glass house christiania glass house
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The glass house in Christiania, Copenhagen, proves that high-powered architects are not the only ones who can build beautiful glassstructures. This building was constructed from salvaged materials and the exterior glass walls are composed of old windows. The old window frames add character and charm to the home. Since glass houses can often appear cold and clinical, this is an interesting take on buildingglass walls.
yume no shima tropical greenhouse
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The tropical greenhouse on the man-made Japanese island of Yume No Shima (Dream Island) is a magnificent example of how beautifulgreenhouses can be. The structure is composed of three domes that tower over the landscape of this former garbage dump which was reborn as a park in 1978. The domes have been open since 1988 and today house impressive examples of greenery like giant bamboo and carnivorous plants.
amazing glass house farnsworth house
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Another glass house that has achieved some measure of fame is theFarnsworth house. Built by famed architect Lugwig Mies van der Rohe in the late 1940s, the home was commissioned by prominent Chicago doctor Edith Farnsworth. The gorgeous house was a feat of modern design, but it was the subsequent legal battle between the homeowner and architect that focused the public’s attention on the structure. The Farnsworth house is now a national landmark open for tours.
amazing greenhouses curitiba botanical garden
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The Botanical Garden in Curitiba, Brazil, is home to this massive greenhouse. It was modeled to resemble the Crystal Palace which once stood in London. In operation since 1991, the gardens and greenhouse have become one of the most popular attractions in Curitiba.
amazing glass house maison de verre paris
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The Maison de Verre (House of Glass) in Paris is a graceful and memorable example of modern architecture using glass. When the property was purchased in the late 1920s, the tenant of the top floor refused to sell their home. The new owner placed the top floor on jacks and demolished the lower three levels to make room for the Maison de Verre’s construction. The interior features of the house move and glide to create a fluid living space that can be changed at will. The Maison de Verre is a French treasure, and to this very day architecture students around the world are assigned to study it.