Ten homes where mirrors are used to maximise space
Our latest lookbook features 10 homes from the Dezeen archive with mirrors that give the illusion of more space, from glass partitions to mirrored doors. More
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Reflections and shadows define Los Angeles Apple Store by Foster + Partners
Architecture studio Foster + Partners has designed an Apple Store in Los Angeles as "a dynamic hall of illusions" amplified by a mirrored ceiling that reflects rows of indoor trees. More
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DAGA Architects adds mirrored courtyard to traditional hutong house
Chinese studio DAGA Architects has renovated and modernised a traditional hutong residence in Beijing's Dongcheng district, adding mirrors to the walls and floor of the entrance courtyard to make the space feel larger. More
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Studio Libeskind completes angular Holocaust memorial in Amsterdam
A labyrinth of brick walls and angular mirrors define the Dutch Holocaust Memorial of Names, which Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind's studio has completed in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. More
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Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Front designs seven reflective objects to reveal the 8,000-year history of the mirror
Swedish design duo Front presents Seven Stories About Mirrors, an exhibition that explores the complex relationship between humans and their reflections. More
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F.O.G. Architecture creates "modern cave" for ToSummer's Beijing store
Chinese studio F.O.G. Architecture has added curved walls, mirrored surfaces and faux stone to the interiors of aromatherapy brand ToSummer's flagship store in Beijing. More
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Orizon mirror by Ocrum Studios
Dezeen Showroom: New York design practice Ocrum Studios has released a mirror that is both a functional and a decorative item and resembles "a window with a view that you can hang from your walls". More
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Babila outdoor light by Marco Zanuso Jr. for Marset
Dezeen Showroom: Babila is an outdoor lamp and mirror hybrid that was originally created by architect Marco Zanuso Jr. for his own studio and is now being released by Barcelona lighting brand Marset. More
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Bower Studios' Melt Mirrors seem to droop "like wet noodles"
Dezeen Showroom: New York design firm Bower Studios has released a collection of sinuous mirrors that play with perception and appear to hang limply over wall-mounted, wooden dowels. More
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Nikki Alagha's Arc Mirror conceals secret storage space
Nikki Alagha is introducing a circular mirror that doubles as storage as part of the VDF x Ventura Projects collaboration. More
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Robotic mirrors follow the sun in installation by Kimchi and Chips
Halo by Seoul-based art studio Kimchi and Chips features 99 robotic mirrors that move continuously throughout the day, following the sun like sunflowers. More
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Fernando Mastrangelo's Magma mirrors feature frames that resemble rock
Brooklyn designer Fernando Mastrangelo has used a mix of black sand and resin to create the magma-like frames around this set of gold mirrors. More
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Lee Broom creates kaleidoscopic light installation in London showroom
The light and mirror installation at British designer Lee Broom's London showroom for London Design Festival appears to transport visitors into the interior of a kaleidoscope. More
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X+Living creates the illusion of a myriad of staircases at Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore
Mirrored ceilings and zigzag staircases help form the perplexing interiors of this bookstore in south-west China, which has been designed by architecture studio X+Living. More
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Slanted walls frame monochrome display areas in Chongqing's SND boutique
Architecture studio Various Associates has fashioned monochromatic interiors with mirrored surfaces and unusual fur-covered partitions, for this womenswear store in Chongqing, China. More
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Ultravioletto's Neural Mirror shows audiences an AI reflection of themselves
Visitors to a former church in the Italian city of Spoleto will encounter a mirror that uses artificial intelligence and facial recognition to build an otherworldly image of themselves. More
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Fernando Mastrangelo designs Ridge Collection to evoke mountain ranges
A rippled table and a crackled mirror feature in this new series of work by Brooklyn designer Fernando Mastrangelo. More
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Pezo von Ellrichshausen turns baroque palazzo upside down with "magic open box" installation
Chilean architecture duo Pezo von Ellrichshausen has installed a mirrored structure within Milan's Palazzo Litta, creating disorientating reflections of its baroque architecture. More
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Doug Aitken's mirrored Mirage house installed in Swiss alps
American artist Doug Aitken has installed a ranch-style house clad in mirrors in the snow-covered mountains of Gstaad, Switzerland. More
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Folded Skies installation mimics the light created by Johannesburg's mine dust
Large-scale coloured mirrors recreate the iridescent beauty of Johannesburg's toxic sunsets in this installation by architecture studio Counterspace. More
