Components of the River Building | Grace Farms
"One of the most compelling things about SANAA is the way they use glass to break down barriers between people. Using glass in this way helps redefine how people share spaces."
A comprehensive analysis of a number of different elements in SANAA's Toledo Glass Pavilion ranging from heat distribution to the underlying concepts of Japanese architecture inspiring some of the unique spaces in the building. We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
SANAA's architectural explorations with light. With the completion of the Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art in 2006, and additions to the New Museum of Contemporary in New York City and Valencia, Spain's modern art museum--IVAM--currently under construction, Tokyo-based SANAA has garnered world-wide attention.
They often utilize materials such as glass and metal to create structures that are both visually striking and integrated with their surroundings. Some of SANAA's most notable projects include the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan, and the Louvre-Lens Museum in France.
To maximize the light brought into the structure, SANAA carved out a series of inner courtyards that bring light inside and also help to reduce glare by balancing the light entering from the buildings perimeter.
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