A laboratory, a tennis pavilion and a kindergarten are among these ten translucent buildings with semi-transparent exteriors made from polycarbonate or glass that let the light in.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, by Behnisch Architekten
This timber and concrete laboratory at Germany's Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is encased in translucent polycarbonate panels, echoing the industrial buildings that surround it. Inside, exposed concrete and chipboard panels create a functional, airy space.
The polycarbonate exterior allows a consistent amount of daylight to brighten the laboratory's test areas and creates a lantern-like glow from the building in the evenings.
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Institute for Contemporary Art, Virginia Commonwealth University, US, by Steven Holl
Steven Holl's exhibition and performance centre for Virginia Commonwealth University is made from irregularly shaped blocks that slot together, covered in translucent glass panels and pre-weathered zinc.
A double-height atrium connects three of the galleries in the building, which forms the gateway to the university's campus.
The architect reduced the need for artificial lighting inside by adding skylights and placing both them and the windows strategically to make the most of the natural light, which also streams through the glass walls.
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Lasvit headquarters, Czech Republic, by Ov-a Architekti
The office of glass company Lasvit received fitting new headquarters designed by Prague studio Ov-a Architekti. As well as restoring a group of existing timber buildings, the studio added a black house and a white house clad in translucent glass tiles.
Its form was a reinterpretation of the Česká Lípa region's traditional slate-shingle-covered houses, with a facade made from 1,400 glass tiles. The glass company developed the glass stencils that cover the mantle and roof itself.
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Helsinki Central Library, Finland, by ALA Architects
The Helsinki Central Library, made from locally sourced spruce, was topped with a reading room with an undulating roof and translucent walls. The room contains the library stacks and its full-height glazing offers readers views over the entire city.
"The serene atmosphere invites visitors to read, learn, think and to enjoy themselves," the studio said.
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Au Gré des Champs, Canada, La Shed Architecture
La Shed Architecture chose polycarbonate for some of the walls of this barn in Québec, in order to expose the internal structure of the building and blur the boundaries between the interior and exterior.
The studio and the client, an organic cheese farm, hoped the natural light let in through the sheer walls would enhance well-being and productivity. During the days, the walls let in so much light it "feels like being outside," the studio said.
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