In 2026, color has ceased to be a static pigment. We have transitioned to structural color, borrowed from nature. Dichroic glass is a material that isn't just painted but engineered at the molecular level to manage light. In this article, we examine how using dichroic panels in the reception zone creates a dynamic interior without a single LED.
The Physics of the Chameleon: How Dichroism Works
Dichroic glass is manufactured by vacuum-depositing ultra-thin layers of metals and oxides (gold, silver, titanium). These layers are so thin that they don't block light but cause it to interfere. As a result, the glass transmits one spectrum of colors and reflects another. When you walk past such a reception desk, it literally 'comes alive', changing color from deep indigo to bright amber depending on your viewing angle.
In 2026, we utilize multi-layered dichroic triplexes that allow us to program the color transition at the glass production stage, creating unique gradients for every project.