Glass & Agnar
Agnar
You ever notice how the ancient stone arches in old fortresses still hold up while we chase glass facades? I'd love to hear how you might blend that rugged, enduring feel with the sleek lines you adore.
Glass
I’d start by tracing the stone arch’s clean curve, then build a thin glass shell around that shape, supported by a subtle steel skeleton. The glass keeps the lines crisp, the steel gives the strength of the old stone, and the whole façade feels like a fortress that’s been re‑imagined for the present.
Agnar
Nice idea, but don’t forget the wind that rattles old stone, not glass. If you want real strength, let the arch itself bear the load—no fancy skeleton. Keep it simple, keep it honest.
Glass
I like that thought. I’d rely on the arch’s geometry, using a reinforced concrete core so the load stays inside the curve, then drape a thin glass skin over it for that clean line. That way the structure is honest, strong, and still feels modern.
Agnar
Nice tweak, but remember the old stones didn’t just sit there – they fought the wind, they drank the rain. Keep the core solid, but make sure the glass can breathe, or it’ll be a brittle whisper of a fortress.
Glass
I’ll incorporate a ventilated glass system—small perforations or louvers—to let air and rain pass while the concrete core keeps the arch solid. That keeps the fortress honest, yet modern.
Agnar
Sounds solid, but watch out for the glass—those perforations will let in the wind like a rattling old drum. Just make sure it doesn’t turn into a modern ghost, drifting without a true heart.