In 2026, the boundary between the smartphone screen and physical space has finally blurred. The 'Glassmorphism' trend popular in web design — with its frostiness, layering, and background blur — has become dominant in premium lobby interiors. We examine how to recreate the 'glass interface' effect in architectural reception forms.
The Philosophy of Layering: Scenography of Depth
The primary principle of glassmorphism in 2026 is creating visual depth through overlapping translucent layers. We utilize Satinato triplex combined with polished metal frames. This creates an effect of 'floating' control elements and information displays that appear to be part of a digital interface made physical.
It is essential to correctly position light sources: they should be located between glass layers, providing Edge Lighting and creating the soft Glow typical of modern operating systems.
Materials: Acrylic vs. Chemically Etched Glass
1. Latest Generation Frosted Acrylic
For the curved forms of glassmorphism, we use modified acrylic with high light transmission coefficients. It allows for soft Blur effects, hiding the desk's internal engineering nodes while transmitting light from contour backlighting.
2. Dichroic Glass
To add a 'futuristic' effect, we intersperse layers of dichroic glass that change hue relative to the viewing angle. In 2026, this became the digital analog to gradients in UI design, creating a living, changing image without using screens.
