The Crystal Palace (structure)

The Crystal Palace was a revolutionary glass and iron structure built in London for the 1851 Great Exhibition. Its design featured a large, open interior supported by a metal framework, with expansive glass walls that allowed natural light to fill the space. This innovative use of materials created a spacious, lightweight structure that could be assembled quickly and exhibited a new approach to architecture and engineering. The Palace showcased technological progress and became a symbol of Victorian ingenuity, influencing future architectural designs and emphasizing transparency, openness, and the potential of industrial materials.