reform architekt's mirrored home hovers between the trees
reform architekt’s mirrored home hovers between the trees
all images courtesy of reform / marcin tomaszewski
just outside the polish capital of warsaw, marcin tomaszewski of local architecture practice reform has created a dwelling that appears to float amid its woodland setting. planted between the trees, ‘izabelin house’ serves as a country retreat for a single family, occupying its plot with a minimum of disturbance to the natural terrain.
formed of two horizontally configured volumes, the home’s lower storey is clad with reflective paneling. consequently, these mirrored surfaces appear as an extension of the forest floor, with opaque areas stacked above. large apertures present sweeping views of the property’s surroundings, while the design also comprises an area of sheltered decking at ground level.
the approach to the two storey dwelling
the home’s lower level is clad with reflective paneling
large apertures present sweeping views of the property’s surroundings
the mirrored surface appears as an extension of the forest floor
opaque areas of the property are stacked above
an area of sheltered decking at ground level
the scheme is located just outside the polish capital of warsaw
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personally i love it, as you see more green than is actually there. Saying that i can see a whole lot of rabbits, deer and other critters running around with tremendous headaces 😉
and don’t come home drunk you never get in lol
I find it both disturbing and annoying that some designers perceive the environment as a canvas rather than a responsibility. To not account for how birds might be killed in our attempt to hoard natural views is disgustingly selfish.
Very cool.
I feel like it would be hard to keep this clean/not broken.
Very cool effect. Poor birds though.
Clever!
I don’t think this has been built yet, right? the images look Photoshopped to me as the reflection isn’t exactly what it should be… also, although it is interesting in design, it is very impractical in reality… as a few have said before, many animals would get injured or killed… it already happens with windows, imagine with mirrored walls! and finally as biff said, maintenance will be a nightmare!