Playing with transparency, these glass architecture examples range from to scenic study pavilions to glass-wrapped urban abodes. Whether building modernist residences or open concept gallery spaces, architects tend to use glass materials when aiming to make a strong visual impact with their projects.
From the sensory to the minimalist, these glass architecture examples rely on a lightweight and transparent material that provides one with endless design possibilities. The striking buildings on this list boast complex ceiling applications, transparent LED displays and glass-wrapped exterior facades that play with positive and negative space.
Fans of the iconic material will appreciate its versatility and the subtle air of elegance its designs tend to exude. A standout from this list is the Singapore Changi Airport plan that features an all-glass construction. The structure is reminiscent of a solarium and brings a hint of greenery to an industrial and urban area.
50 Glass Architecture Examples
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Tree House Abodes
This London House Blends Into Its Environment
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Luxurious Seaside Wonderlands
This Gorgeous Seaside Property Takes Advantage of the Views
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Camouflaged Glass Residences
These Mirrored Homes for Holiday Rental Blend into Their Surroundings
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Floating Green House Architecture
Studio Mobile's The Jellyfish Barge is a Modern Garden Residence
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Compact Seaside Residences
The Window House by Yasutaka Yoshimura is Stylish Small Space
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Modernist Seaside Residences
The Gumno House by Turato Architects is Located in Krk Croatia
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Modest Riverside Abodes
Christopher Simmonds Architect Designed a Contemporary House in Canada
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Secluded Nature Cabins
The Juvet Landscape Hotel Offers a Natural Getaway
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Glass House Distilleries
The Bombay Sapphire Head Office by Thomas Heatherwick is Impressive
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Scenic Study Pavilions
This Lakeside Study Spot is in the Perfect Location for Contemplation
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Top-Heavy Glass Buildings
This Luxury New York Residence is Designed by ODA
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Fluidly Spacious Showrooms
The Obumex Outside Building Blurs the Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
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Woodsy Prefab Cabins
Chris Pardo Design's Small Prefab Home is Ideal for Cozying Up with Nature
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All-Glass Bridges
Thomas Heatherwick Proposes a Fragile Bridge for London
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Enclosed Timber Abodes
The Open House Features a Timber Frame
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Contemporary Suspended Housing
The Pole House by Studio F2 Architecture Boasts Ocean Views
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Multi-Garden Abodes
The 'House of Eight Gardens' Features Views of the Abundant Plant Life
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Cramped Concrete Homes
House Vineyard Dieseldorf is Located in an Awkwardly Cramped Plot
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Urban Park Airports
The Singapore Changi Airport to Offer Greenery and Fresh Air for Travelers
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Gleaming Golden Skyscrapers
Donald Trump is Planning to Build a Golden Trump Tower in Mumbai
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Elevated Eco Homes
GLUCK+'s Tower House Residence Treads Lightly on the Land
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Contemporary Bungalow Abodes
This 1960s Bungalow Features a Glass Rooftop Pavilion
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Abstract School Houses
This Colorful School Room Makes Use of a Once-Abandoned Space
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Sinuous Sculptural Abodes
This Spectacular Home Features an Organic Design Principle
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Sprawling Nature Abodes
The Mountain View Home is Closely Related to the Landscape
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Bento Box Architecture
Process5 Designs the Takagi Industrial Co. Office
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Geometrically Independent Abodes
La Leonera House Uses Two Distinct Shapes
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Airy Open Townhouses
This Modern Townhouse Maintains a Strong Connection to the Outdoors
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Mountain Adventure Accommodations
Mountain Hostel by Atelier 8000 Boasts Gorgeous Winter Views
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Compressed Glass Installations
The Tectonics of Transparency Sculpture Changes with the Viewer
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Reflective River Buildings
This Water Traffic Control Building Looks Out Towards Local Waterways
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Stunning Seafront Abodes
The Rambla House is Unusually Connected to the Outdoors
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Dynamic Fashion Buildings
Fondation Louis Vuitton by Frank Gehry is an Artwork of Glass
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Limitlessly Layered Homes
The Cosmic House Features a Mixture of Closed and Open Spaces
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Sleek Cliffside Residences
This Five-Bedroom Home is Located on a Sensitive Site
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Open Facade Workspaces
The New Office for 'MediaXplain' Has Unobstructed Views
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Sunken Entrance Buildings
The Grotiusgebouw in the Netherlands Contains Multiple Layers
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Sculptural Glass Dwellings
The Rebberg Dielsdorf House is Modeled After a Vine
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Energy-Positive Buildings
The EpiCenter Expansion Building Will Generate its Own Electricity
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Cliffside Glass Abodes
The Tula House is Situated in Beautiful British Columbia
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Robot-Built Pavilions
The ICD ITKE Research Pavilion is Modeled After a Flying Beetle
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Cantilevered Glass Condos
The 35XV Residences by FXFOWLE Architects is a Luxury New York Building
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Mountain-Inspired Abodes
This Japanese Hipped Roof House Mimics a Local Mountain
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Waved Glass Architecture
The EEA and Tax Office Campus Receive an Additional Building
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Interaction-Encouraging Houses
The Orange House Allows Children to Connect with the Environment
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Glass-Wrapped Residences
This Angular Residence Features a Glass Coating Resembling Shrink-Wrap
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Rectangular Stacked Hotels
Le Meridien Hotel Has a Distinct Shape
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Fragmented Glass Structures
Imagine Institute by Ateliers Jean Nouvel and Valero Gadan Architectes
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Sparse Industrial Workspaces
This Industrial Office Takes Advantage of its Location
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Reflective Panel Pavilions
The Breath Box Has Been Completed in France by NAS Architecture
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Industrial-Inspired Homes
Glassbrick Apartment by Studio Karhard Alters a Flat with Nightclub DNA
Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs
Ballistic Architecture Machine Applies Color
Contemporary Rural Dwellings
StudioAC's South Bay House Reinterprets Rural Canadian Architecture
Sculptural Glass Lamps
The Tuloa Lamp Concept Holds Light Like an Architectural Embrace
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Modern Ethereal Residential Projects
Philipp Architekten Collaborates with Bruzkus Greenberg
Mixed-Use Residential Towers
Vitra by Pininfarina rises along the Balneário Camboriú skyline
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Thoughtful Residential Architecture Projects
Hacienda Wabi by RA! is Situated in Tulum's Jungles
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
Reimagined Tea Pavilions
The Industrial Wire Mesh Tea House by Moriyuki Ochiai Layers Colored Mesh
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Coastal Timber Retreats
The Casa Guaecá Project Reinterprets Beach House Living Through Structure
Elevated Urban Skate Venues
AAN Architects Designs Suspended Skatepark Overlooking Shanghai
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Glass-Lined Corridor Residences
Studio MM Designs the Tranquil Abiding Private Home
Glass Tableware Collection
Yakush Japanese Winter Tableware Reflects Seasonal Landscapes in Glass
Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums
Atelier Alter Architects Designs the Sunner Museum in China
Walkable Steel Sculptures
Five Fragmented Cubes Uses Folded Panels to Create an Immersive Design
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Kinetic Interaction Pavilions
The Transmutation Observatory Makes Architecture Responsive
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences
Occhio Merges Illumination with Artistic Expression
Minimalist Concrete Complexes
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture Completes a Residential Project in Tokyo
Serpentine Forest Houses
The S House by Pl.architekci Winds Between Trees in Poznań
Architecturally Stunning Cultural Landmarks
OPEN Architecture Designs the Functional Sun Tower
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Inward-Focused House Architecture
Inverted House Redefines the Boundary Between House and Fence
Striking Residential Tower Designs
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Completed Screen 504
Contemporary Home Renovation Projects
Ofisvesaire Completes the Renovation of the S House
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Glass‑brick Belgian Homes
The Glass Brick House by Delmulle Delmulle Embeds Privacy and Greenery
Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Uses Rippled Glass in a Fixture
Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures
MAD Architects Forms the Chinese Paper Umbrella Structure
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Urban Layered Homes
The Salmon House Layers Warmth and Sculptural Form to Melbourne’s Suburbs
Architectural Threshold Installations
The Some Kind of Practice Installation Reimagines Courtyards
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects
CURA Architekten Presents a Project in Switzerland
Glass Geometry Furniture
The Glass Collection by Clive Lonstein Melds Geometric Precision& Depth
Sculptural Glass Lighting
Luca Nichetto Presents the Upglas Collection Reusing Murano Glass
Bamboo Forest Structures
This Amazon Rainforest Pavilion Explores Biomimicry in Architectural Form
Contemporary Material Exhibition Spaces
destilat Designs the TDW material_lab in Munich
Tranquil Courtyard Homes
The Cupertino Courtyard House by SHED Architecture Highlights Serenity
Glass Pavilion Architecture
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Design Cartier’s New Miami Flagship
Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Contemporary Tropical Architecture Projects
PAON Architects Present the Khun Atiruj Residence
Minimalist Private Residential Projects
baukultur/ca Completes Work on the Glen Manor Haus
Repetitive Glass Installations
6:AM Milan Design Week Installation Explores Murano with Repetition
Green Roof Residences
Tapestry by Shibanee & Kamal Architects Brings Nature to Rooftops
Multi-Functional Waterfront Complex Designs
Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office Presents Ray Garden
Reflective Architectural Artwork
Audi Origin by Zaha Hadid Architects Shapes Spatial Light Portal
Venetian Glass Brick Colors
Glen-Gery Corporation Has Introduced the Emerald Green Option
3d-Printed Pavilion Structures
Superlimão Pavilion Features in Pátio Metrópole
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Contemporary Garden Pavilions
This Garden Pavilion Reframes a 1990s Home with Calm, Modern Living
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Scenic Sustainable House Designs
ONUS Architecture Studio Presents the Breathtaking Horizon House
Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes
The Ocean Eye House Influenced Today’s Climate-Responsive Design
Sustainable Dome Villas
The Belalu Dome Villa Offers Sustainable Charm Wrapped in Organic Form
Adaptive Reuse Gallery Projects
Atelier L'abri Design the FOIL Gallery in Montreal
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Curved Glass Veiled Stores
The New Tiffany & Co. Store Features a Spiralling Glass Ribbon Façade
Rippled Glass Theatres
Glasshouse Theatre by Snøhetta and Blight Rayner Expands QPAC in Brisbane
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Climate-Generating Skylight Homes
Casa Con Lucarna Highlights Natural Light and Passive Cooling
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Oyster-Shell Pavilions
Besley & Spresser Uses Recycled Oyster Shells in the Pier Pavilion Façade
Concrete Coastal Residences
The Lima House in Chile is a Pink-Pigmented Concrete Residence
Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions
The Carbon Garden Pavilion at Kew Gardens Nods to natural science
Modular Glass Furniture
The Mo.du.lo Collection Explores Architectural Form with Glass
Climate-Responsive Housing
The Cielo Residential Building Uses Screens by Indian Architecture
Water-Centric Residences
Cubo Design Architect Creates the 10M Home Surrounding Light on Water
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Cliffside Pavilion Designs
Jørn Utzon’s Can Lis Reinterprets Mallorcan Tradition Through Pavilions
Hillside Concrete Retreats
This Concrete House Blends Sculptural Form with Panoramic Views
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Verdant Pavilion Houses
Sukchulmok and BRBB Architects Unveil Pojeon House That Embraces the Field
Dome-Style School Designs
The Al Fanar School Blends Playful Form and Climate-Responsive Learning
Light Filtered Glulam Pavilions
The Paviljong Rosendal Explores Light & Shadow Through Wooden Form
Scandinavian Stone Pavilions
The Mountain Chamber by Erdegård Arkitekter Anchors Structure in Rock
Green Sculptural Cocktail Bars
Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Uses a Continuous Plaster Shell
Organic Form Galleries
Gaur NYC Experience Centre in India Uses Cave-Inspired Spatial Design
Sculptural Paper Designs
Fragmenti by Daniele Papuli Blurs Art & Furniture Through Layered Paper
Ceramic Vault Structures
The Muqarnas Pavilion Shows a Modular Approach to Vaulted Form
Forest Bamboo Cabins
The Bamboo Cabin Plan Reinterprets the Act of Wrapping Sticky Rice Dumplings
Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Reinterprets Classic Lighting
Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats
This Steel‑glass A‑frame Home Design Showcases a Stunning Treehouse Deck
Glass Furniture Collections
Cassina Presents Fluid Glass Pieces Designed by Linde Freya Tangelder
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Volcanic Visitor Architecture
PLAT ASIA's Volcano In Visitor Center Turn to Surrounding Landscape
Forest Edge House Design
Casa Guapuruvu Uses Geometry & Light to Engage Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Art Museum Architecture
The Xiao Feng Art Museum is a Sculptural Concrete Building in China
Concrete Pavilion Restaurants
ÜBerhaus by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen is a Restaurant Pavilion
Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors
Baggage Claim Mirrors Capture Airport Carousel in Layered Glass
Urban Data Landmarks
Spark 761 Ai Data Centre Presents a Transparent Civic Computing Facility
Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Green Roof-Topped Circular Villas
Sou Fujimoto Designed the EARTH Villa in Okinawa Prefecture
Cultural Green Libraries
The Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA Weaves Architecture and Nature
Lake-Inspired Retail Interiors
Studio Gypsandconcrete Designed a Gift Shop Around Reflected Water
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Terraced Light Houses
House Under the Poplars Enhances Spatial Flow Around Natural Landscape
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Mobile Glass Libraries
La Libreria Brings Transparent Architecture to Underserved Neighborhoods
Coastal Island Homes
Pasparakis Friel’s Coastal Home Embraces Its Exposed Island Context
Tranquil Facade Housing Structures
Order Matter Shields Designs the Raw House in South Korea
Coastal Courtyard Homes
The Patio House Residence Transforms a Cliffside Plot into a Retreat
Curved Green Towers
The Island Introduces Gaudi-Inspired Balconies to a Residential Building
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Harmonious Winery-Based Pavilions
Alvisi Kirimoto Designs the Sapaio Pavilion in Tuscany
Sculptural Glass Vases
Navazi Bridges Tradition and Moderity Using Ancient Ukrainian Craftsmanship
Forest Sanctuary Homes
The Sadowski House near Warsaw Showcases a Modern Forest Retreat
Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
Salon Alper Derinbogaz Designs the Quartz Plaza
Refined Modern Dwellings
The Silver House Reinterprets a Traditional Home with Minimalist Design
Glass Sculptural Exhibitions
Inchiostri by Ronan Bouroullec and Giorgio Mastinu Explores Glass
Rooftop Park Domes
Yongping Warehouse Renovation Adds a Public Park Beneath Translucent Canopies
Architecturally Illuminated Structures
Puri Lighting Design Presents the Zhangbei Mirage Project
Aperture Apartment Designs
Garden Apartment by Aranda\lasch Reframes Interior Space Through Light
Park Library Museums
The Taichung Green Museumbrary Blends Library and Art Museum in Taiwan
Reflective Material Exhibits
Mirroring Dialogue Exhibit Engages Visitors Through Mirror Surfaces
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Minimal Material Residences
Marcela Cure Reimagines Miami Living Through Material Restraint
Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors
The AWT Bar Creates a Transparent Space Shaped by Distorted Surfaces
Harbor Opera Landmarks
The Hamburg State Opera Project Reimagines Performance Architecture
Concrete Arts School Buildings
Visual Arts Building by Studio BLUR Forms Sculptural Volumes
Compact Urban Cafes
The Chapel by Vinklu Transforms a Bucharest Lot into a Narrow Coffee Shop
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Glass Philosophical Retreats
The Glass Ridge House blends philosophy with California minimalism
Transparent Glass Armchairs
The Metal Affaire Chair Uses Laminated Glass with Mesh Base
Terraced Coastal Roofscapes
Los Cabos Home by Zozaya Arquitectos Layers Roofs into Living Spaces
Woodland Arts Pavilions
Julia Manacas Architecte's the Waterhouse-Oyama Fuses Gallery & Forest
Public Pavilion Architecture
Estudio Leonardo Zanatta’s Tess Pavilion Uses Tessellated Geometry