# Single Pane Glass Slides Eckersley O'callaghan Designed a 10-Story-High Slide with Cricursa's Help By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eckersley-ocallaghan References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/28/sky-pool-engineers-create-giant-slide-from-single-piece-of-glass/) & [eocengineers](http://www.eocengineers.com/) [Eckersley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abbie-abbotsford-terrace) O'Callaghan, an engineering consultant firm, designed a 10-storey-high slide made from just [one piece of glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassina-2). A massive nine meters long in length, the seamless design is almost invisible at most angles, as only a few metallic pieces accent the glass slide so that its appearance stays uninterrupted. Holding it up is another pane of glass that's adhered by structural silicone, which has see-through treads that lead up to the top of it. In order to create the glass slide, Eckersley O'Callaghan joined with Cricursa, a glassware store that's based in [Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-alberts-barcelona-collection). Lisa Rammig, an associate of Eckersley O'Callaghan, described the project by saying "Vidre-Slide exemplifies the collaborative approach between engineers and fabricators, testing the practical application of emerging glass technologies for tomorrow's structures." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Single Piece Glass:** Opportunity for developing innovative and seamless designs using single piece glass for various structures. - **Structural Silicone Adhesion:** Disruptive potential in using structural silicone to adhere glass elements for creating transparent and uninterrupted aesthetics. - **Collaborative Engineering-fabricator Approach:** Emphasis on collaboration between engineers and fabricators to explore and implement emerging glass technologies in architectural projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Engineering Consulting:** Unlocking opportunities for engineering consultants to incorporate advanced glass technologies in their structural designs. - **Glassware Manufacturing:** Glassware manufacturers can explore new product lines and techniques to produce single piece glass components for architectural applications. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can integrate seamless glass elements in their designs, offering innovative and visually appealing solutions for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-panorama-pavilion.md) - [Glass Loop Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tide-stool.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md) - [Glass Bridge-Connected Small Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pjcarchitecture.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-table-1.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md)