Page 26 - Interface April 2024

THE
WORLD OF

umans have been making and Glass is something we handle every single method hasn’t changed since the Middle
using glass for thousands of day. When we open a window, touch our Ages. Using glass in windows has been
Hyears and nature has been smartphone screen, or drink our favourite common since the early 17 century.
th
making glass for even longer. Fast beverage, we interact with glass constantly. Before this time, windows were considered
st
forward to the 21 century and humans Even so, it is funny that we never really stop luxury items for the rich and affluent.
are still producing, using and benefiting to think much about this versatile material
from glass daily. From the glass, we and all its interesting facts, especially when Glass is a versatile material used for
drink out of to the glass we look we use it as often as we do. partitions, windowpanes, structural
through, and everything in between, glazing, cabinet insets, doors and
glass is an integral part of our daily Beautiful stained-glass windows have more. A generous use of glass can offer
lives. Glass is 100% recyclable and can been crafted since 400 CE. It was Christian unobstructed views and impart an element
be recycled endlessly without loss in churches that first started using stained glass of sophistication and elegance to the décor
quality or purity. in their windows. Today, the production of the home.

INTERIOR DÉCOR Styles and Trends | 24