Why Glass in Brisbane is a Mirror for Our Lives
In Brisbane, glass is everywhere. It’s in our hands in the form of smartphones, cameras, and water bottles. We enjoy the views out of our windows and we’ll happily take a shower with glass all around us.
Beyond its practical uses, glass has deep metaphorical and cultural significance.
In literature, art, and popular culture, glass has long represented fragility, transparency, and transformation.
In Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, a glass object representing the fleeting nature of life and the fragility of the human condition is found by the character Aureliano Buendía.
Glass reflects our own images, experiences, values, and beliefs back to us.
Glass in Brisbane’s Society
Glass plays a significant role in shaping our society in Brisbane, as it has in all the world’s major cities.
Glass is synonymous with modernity and progress. Skyscrapers of glass and steel have become iconic symbols in cities around the world, including Brisbane.
Glass is a perfect representation of the sophistication of urban life. Glass screens and lenses allow us to capture images that were once impossible and to see the world in new ways.
Glass in Architecture
The history of the use of glass in architecture is long and fascinating.
Before the advent of glass windows, buildings were mostly dark, gloomy spaces, lit by the flickering light of candles and fireplaces.
Romans were the first to use flattened pieces of glass to cover openings in the walls of their villas and public buildings.
However, it wasn’t until the 17th century in Europe that glass windows found wide use.
By the 18th and 19th centuries, glass production technology was improving. Large glazed windows were being included in homes and public buildings, allowing more light to enter and creating brighter, more welcoming spaces.
Glass in Brisbane Today
Today, glass is ubiquitous in Brisbane.
Integral to our built environment, it has helped create healthier, more productive environments by allowing natural light to flood into our homes and workspaces.
The role of glass in Brisbane is a reflection of the world we live in. It’s a fair analogy for the sophistication of urban life as we know it.
Contributing to striking architecture, glass facades and curtain walls are features in many of our modern buildings.
In our technology, glass in our screens and lenses provides even more revealing windows from which to view our world.
Whether we are viewing the world through a window or through a digital device, glass gives us a meaningful and practical sense of connection to the outside world.
How GlassNow is involved
As a Brisbane glazing company, GlassNow feels a sense of connectedness with the unmatched qualities and usefulness of glass. And we feel a sense of pride being involved, particularly, in the architectural application of glass.
When the windows and doors of your property are first being installed, we offer glazing services you can count on. And it’s no different when the unexpected happens and we promptly arrive to replace the glass at your residential or commercial property in Brisbane.
