Glass in Architecture

by Wiggington, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780714840987
• ISBN10: 071484098X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-19
• Publisher: Phaidon Press

Summary

This is the first comprehensive overview of the art and science of glass in architecture, an essential manual for architects and constructors worldwide. From the cathedrals of medieval Europe to the Parisian grand projets, glass has made a special contribution to architectural design. The central section of the book presents twenty international case studies of contemporary glass architecture, showing its applications in a variety of situations.Michael Wiggington is Professor of Architecture at the University of Plymouth and an architect in private practice. He has been responsible for some of the pioneering glass buildings of the last decade.

Author Biography

Michael Wigginton is Professor of Architecture at Plymouth University.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
History and the architectural context	p. 10
Glass technology	p. 60
Glass in architecture	p. 84
Case Studies
Willis faber and dumas building, 1975	p. 110
Corning museum, 1980	p. 116
Allied bank tower, 1986	p. 122
The pyramids at the louvre, 1988	p. 126
Garden grove community church, 1980	p. 132
Provincial government offices and law courts complex, 1980	p. 138
IBM travelling pavilion, 1986	p. 144
Iloyd's building, 1986	p. 150
Occidental chemical center, 1980	p. 156
Business promotion centre, 1993	p. 162
RWE AG headquarters, 1996	p. 168
Glass walls--'les serres', 1986	p. 172
Glass music hall, 1990	p. 178
Banque populaire de l'ouest, 1990	p. 184
Waterloo international terminal, 1993	p. 190
Western morning news building, 1982	p. 196
Benthem house, 1984	p. 202
Sculpture pavilion, 1986	p. 208
House extension, hampstead, 1992	p. 212
Joseph staircase, 1989	p. 216
The future: materials, intelligence and responsibility	p. 220
Appendices
Materials and performance	p. 240
Glass manufacture	p. 270
Manufacturing sectors	p. 283
Other glasses and glass products	p. 287
The transparent plastics	p. 297
Notes	p. 304
Select bibliography	p. 306
Case studies bibliography	p. 308
Index	p. 310
Acknowledgements	p. 318
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