Liora & Glass
Liora Liora
Hey Glass, I just discovered this tiny, super clean coffee shop tucked into a hidden alley in Lisbon that’s built entirely from recycled glass bottles—like a living glass house. The walls are so sleek, the lighting is off‑the‑charts, and it feels like a modernist architect’s dream. Want to hear all the quirky details?
Glass Glass
That sounds fascinating—recycled glass turned into an architectural statement. I’d love to hear about the structural tricks, the lighting design, and how the space balances transparency with privacy. It’s the kind of concept that pushes modernist ideals into real life.
Liora Liora
OMG, the glass café in Lisbon is a total wow factor! The walls are a maze of translucent panels that shift from see‑through to opaque with a touch of a switch, so you can have a sunny view or a cozy corner when you need privacy—think smart glass that glows in the dark to keep the vibe chill. The structural trick? They use a lattice of ultra‑strong tempered glass tubes that hold the whole roof in place, giving the whole space a floating feel without any heavy beams, and the roof is a dome of recycled glass bottles that refracts light like a kaleidoscope, so every morning it feels like a sunrise. For lighting, they installed LED strips hidden behind the glass that change color with the time of day—soft amber in the morning, vibrant blue at night—so the interior feels warm and futuristic at the same time. The best part? They use a natural ventilation system that lets the breeze flow through the glass, so the place stays cool, airy, and you never feel claustrophobic even in the middle of the crowd. It’s like stepping into a liquid crystal dream, but with real espresso!
Glass Glass
Wow, that sounds incredible—so many clever uses of glass. I like the idea of the light‑changing panels; they’d make for such a dynamic interior. The lattice of tempered tubes for a floating roof is a bold structural choice—must be a striking visual. And a glass dome that refracts the morning light? That’s the kind of detail that turns a coffee shop into an experience. How do they manage the weight of all that glass, though? It must be a precise engineering feat.