While interior glass walls are perfect solution for visual interior expansion and addition of modern feel, exterior glass walls might be the key feature when it comes to creating contemporary and modern living spaces.
There are lots of options and possibilities when it comes to the implementation of external glass walls; from sliding glass doors that slide into the wall, simple folding glass walls connecting the patio with interiors to full wall windows that often enclose upper floors, you name it.
Benefits of having an exterior glass walls as part of your house could also be discussed broadly as there are numerous advantages.
Interiors filled with daylight: Not only daylight is good for our health, it is good for our finances too. By using glass walls, interiors become brighter, more comfortable and well lit at all times while the household saves a fortune on electricity bills in a long term.
Connection with the outdoors: Connecting the interior living spaces with the exterior is simply a must do if one lives in a house. And there’s no better solution than large sliding glass walls uniting the patio and garden with, for example, living room.
Better living experience: Depending on property location, exterior glass walls could offer beautiful and dynamic views which improves living experience and makes it better than being surrounded with thick walls. It doesn’t really matter is it the ocean, city, vegetation or even a supercar, as you’ll have the opportunity to see later in the article.
Natural ventilation: House ventilation is important but often overlooked topic. Since exterior glass walls offer the possibility to completely open up interiors, all rooms become fresh and well ventilated.
Ideal for family homes: Younger kids love playing outside outside, especially during summer months and being a parent, it’s often hard to keep an eye on them. Depending on the floor plan and overall property configuration, glass walls might be a neat solution.
So let’s take a look at some of the best examples how exterior glass walls can improve quality of life and turn homes into modern, elegant masterpieces.
Exterior glass walls defining modern mansion
6th 1448 Houghton is an incredible modern mansion designed by SAOTA. Apart from having the magnificent entrance and front facade, this masterpiece of modern architecture also features an extensive use of exterior glass walls. The most notable element on the ground floor is large sliding glass wall made out of performance-glass which connects interiors with the central courtyard around which this modern mansion is built. Upper level, especially the west facing side, shows smart usage of large shutters, which are designed to protect space from the setting sun. Probably the most imposing piece is two floors high frameless glass wall that separates swimming pool and monumental spiral staircase inside the house. When it comes to exterior glass walls, SAOTA’s modern homes are always a great source of inspiration.
Window wall uniting interiors and the sea
There aren’t many things as relaxing as watching the sea from the comfort of your home. This Luxury dream home is designed to take maximum advantage of its location. Floor to ceiling window walls completely surround the house, allowing to be completely captured by incredible Mediterranean sea views. The usage of exterior glass walls especially pays off when they get open and interiors become filled with unique smells of the ocean and surrounding pine forests. Additionally, glass railing, as seen in this lovely modern home, can be used for safety purposes.
Sliding glass wall system for truly unique living experience
If you liked the first home designed by SAOTA and second house with the gorgeous ocean views, you will love this one! Nettleton 198 is SAOTA’s stunning modern house designed to make breathtaking views of the ocean an everyday experience. And again, there are exterior glass walls to thank for. Sliding glass wall system allows almost complete removal of exterior walls which creates truly unique living experience. Probably the most impressive area is the living room where both, north and south exterior walls can open, leaving the living room area with nothing but outdoor dining area on one side and infinity pool on the other. Stunning!
Moving glass wall system uniting the house and patio with swimming pool
It is not necessary to own a multimillion dollar mansion on the cliffs of Cape Town to be able to enjoy in the bright, airy and modern living space. LB House designed by Sachar – Rozenfeld Architects is perfect example how clever floor plan combined with sliding exterior glass walls can form functional as well as aesthetically pleasing living space while maximising the use of smaller properties.
According to the architects; “the house was designed in an “L” shape to wrap around the swimming pool, facing the public park. The longer side of the house (28 meters) contains the living room, the dining area and the kitchen, while the shorter side contains the bedroom. The connection between the two sides is a double space containing the lobby. Vitrines are installed throughout the inner side of the house, enabling a direct connection with the outdoors. Additionally, to provide maximal openness, the vitrines are disconnected from the columns. Glass corners in the living room and bedrooms are free of any constructive elements to allow full access to the garden.”
Glass wall design for car enthusiasts
Exterior glass walls are almost always used when there’s a unique view from the house that owners want to enjoy in. But that view doesn’t have to be only nature related. The House in Hong Kong designed by Millimeter Interior Design shows how to use exterior glass wall design to display a supercar parked in the garage. There’s no doubt that Lamborghini is more than just a car and making it part of interior design is a really nice touch. Especially when its white color blends so well with the minimalist interiors.
According to the architects; “the transparent design of the garage makes this a dream house for the car enthusiastic owner, who can admire his collection in the living room anytime. More, instead of the ordinary concrete stairs, the designer replaced it with the aesthetic iron staircase, not only reducing the visual disturbance from the beloved cars, but also connects to the angle bracket featured living room wall, which adds a sense of vitality alongside the Lamborghini.”
Curved glass wall connecting owners with their pets
360 Villa is a truly unique modern house and yet another great example how exterior glass walls have the power to define living experience. In this particular project, owners had one wish – to stay in touch with their beautiful Alaskan malamute dogs. Architects from 123DV studio managed to design quite unique round house and enclose it with curved glass wall which not only made owner’s wish a reality, but also visually expanded living space in almost all 360 degrees.
“Client’s most important priority for this round house was openness and creating a feeling of freedom so that the inside and outside of the house are blended into one.”
Frameless exterior glass walls for minimalist lifestyle
The Glass Pavilion is well known example of modern architecture. Designed by Los Angeles “starchitect” Steve Herman, this stunning residence is also referred to as “the most minimalist house ever designed”. While some might agree and others disagree, it is the fact that minimalist design is the main feature of this beautiful modern house. Frameless exterior glass walls eliminated any obstruction that might come between interiors and exterior. That way the textures of the nature – greenery that surrounds the house became part of the interior design.
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