Casa de Bonecas

Casa de Bonecas

Bright, Imaginative Use of Glass Creates Fun, Interactive Children’s Space

The playful colors and futuristic design of the Casa de Bonecas make this modern dollhouse a favorite among children and their parents. Lilac, pink, and blue glass made with Vanceva™ color interlayer technology make bold appearances in this space, creating a modern, but entertaining atmosphere for children to play in. While it’s missing some of the more traditional aspects of a children’s playhouse, the Casa de Bonecas wholly embraces the distinctive “sized-down” features of dollhouses. Included in the design are child-size furniture, an abundance of toys and books, and even a miniature Barbie® chandelier. Children love to play and imagine inside the vividly hued space and parents appreciate the high visibility allowed by the uninterrupted transparency of the glass. To achieve this continuous view, architect Brunete Fraccaroli minimized the use of structural connectors, so that the Vanceva laminated glass is supported only by a few beams. Fraccaroli explained her affinity for using glass in the design, saying, “We can use it to separate the environments without losing the interactivity…it is a lightweight material and has characteristics of modernity.”

In this play space, the laminated glass also provides health and environmental benefits. The use of glass reduces the need for electric lighting, so children receive a healthy amount of natural sunlight that they wouldn’t normally get playing in an indoor space. Also, the laminated glass controls the absorbance of heat and UV rays into the building, rendering heating and air conditioning almost unnecessary.