mirrors (116 articles)
mirrors have a variety of functions, serving as design objects, as well as part of architectural projects and artistic installations. these highly polished, reflective surfaces are often creatively used to provide both depth and visual interest.
studio dafi reis-doron reveals 'evil eye' mirror inspired by ancient symbolism
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studio dafi reis-doron has designed a new 'evil eye' wall mounted mirror to offer a place for viewers to look within themselves.
studio dafi reis-doron has designed a new 'evil eye' wall mounted mirror to offer a place for viewers to look within themselves.
doug aitken occupies former bank in detroit with a mind-warping, mirror-clad house
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visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
visitors traverse a terrain of river rocks and earth in order to reach the structure, beckoning them to enter the artwork.
AMO's 'true me' exhibition in china explores today's selfie-culture
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the central space is clad with curved mirrors, reflecting visitors' outer selves, while six soft zones display the inner self through visual artworks and performances.
the central space is clad with curved mirrors, reflecting visitors' outer selves, while six soft zones display the inner self through visual artworks and performances.
artist liz west's first permeant installation, colour transfer, redefines paddington bridge
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underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
underneath paddington central’s westway bridge, british artist liz west positions mirrors to create a optically vibrant and kaleidoscopic installation.
this delusive mirrored rest area welcomes travelers to the consecrated norwegian coastline
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upon entering the compact facility, the visitor is surrounded by one-way mirrored glass.
upon entering the compact facility, the visitor is surrounded by one-way mirrored glass.
floating water installation by martin leveque plays with viewer's perspective
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the analog installation comprises a 45-degree mirror, cut in an anamorphic way to appear as a perfect circle from the viewer’s point of view.
the analog installation comprises a 45-degree mirror, cut in an anamorphic way to appear as a perfect circle from the viewer’s point of view.
COS + phillip k. smith III reveal reflective 'open sky' installation in a milanese palazzo
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the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith III!
the artwork transforms the historic courtyard into physical ring of reflected sky through carefully-angled mirrored planes. watch our talk with phillip k. smith III!
these TV screens may actually show you something real for a change: self reflection
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these old televisions, arranged in a ziggurat, are modded with reflective mirrors.
these old televisions, arranged in a ziggurat, are modded with reflective mirrors.
edwards moore creates mirror mobile bars that adapt to their surroundings like chameleons
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the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
the series of mobile bars is designed to fade into their environment.
depA hides reflective pavilion within the grounds of porto's serralves foundation
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the concave polygonal configuration provides the ideal projection space, where 'o peixe' a short film by brazilian artist jonathas de andrade is on view.
the concave polygonal configuration provides the ideal projection space, where 'o peixe' a short film by brazilian artist jonathas de andrade is on view.
fabio meliota's excavating shovel mirrors pay tribute to joseph beuys
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meliota's project is a series of shovel shaped mirrors including three different forms, and is made of of metal with a matte black finish, bronze and brass.
meliota's project is a series of shovel shaped mirrors including three different forms, and is made of of metal with a matte black finish, bronze and brass.
ABLM combines reflective mirrors with strips of vibrant colorful ceramic in school façade
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the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
the project's nickname – the 'almost invisible school' – is a reference to its exterior cladding.
philippe malouin flattens stainless steel tube to sculpt press mirror
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philippe malouin's 'press' mirror is a unique yet simple design that perfectly, or seamlessly in this case, blends artistry with functionality.
philippe malouin's 'press' mirror is a unique yet simple design that perfectly, or seamlessly in this case, blends artistry with functionality.
liz west illuminates industrial interior in berlin with 765 mirrors in 15 colors
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elevated at varied heights, the mirrors create a matrix of color reflections throughout the space.
elevated at varied heights, the mirrors create a matrix of color reflections throughout the space.
new york sunshine's walking on water installation doubles as photographic set
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featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
featuring a mirrored-cube, ‘walking on water’ adds another layer to the ocean, creating an illusion of a human figure moving on top of it.
kosaku matsumoto reworks compact tokyo office interior with sliding doors and huge mirror
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the renovation replaces a prominently positioned window that had no view, with a mirrored surface that reflects the interior space.
the renovation replaces a prominently positioned window that had no view, with a mirrored surface that reflects the interior space.
arnaud lapierre and UAP place immersive ring of mirrors in shanghai
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as the artist’s first permanent artwork in china, arnaud lapierre and UAP's 'ring - chain' sculpture mirrors visitors' reflections to infinity.
as the artist’s first permanent artwork in china, arnaud lapierre and UAP's 'ring - chain' sculpture mirrors visitors' reflections to infinity.
jordan griska's 'wreck' is a luxury mercedes benz S550 made from thousands of mirrors
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jordan griska’s ‘wreck’ is a life-size sculpture of a mercedes benz S550, disjointedly constructed from highly polished pieces of stainless steel.
jordan griska’s ‘wreck’ is a life-size sculpture of a mercedes benz S550, disjointedly constructed from highly polished pieces of stainless steel.
nendo drapes a kaleidoscopic 'ivy of mirrors' inside a japanese flower art school
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the sweeping installation of 2,000 reflective elements is placed across a layered stone garden created by architect isamu noguchi for the school.
the sweeping installation of 2,000 reflective elements is placed across a layered stone garden created by architect isamu noguchi for the school.
murray fredericks' mirrored salt lake landscapes are surreal and sublime
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fredericks sees the land as a medium in itself, having the potential to convey the sentimental aspects of his connection to the place.
fredericks sees the land as a medium in itself, having the potential to convey the sentimental aspects of his connection to the place.
ÖÖD mirrored unit is a short-term mini dwelling
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designed with comfort as key, the pre-fabricated unit can be lived in or used to kick-start an accommodation business similar to airbnb.
designed with comfort as key, the pre-fabricated unit can be lived in or used to kick-start an accommodation business similar to airbnb.
alain gilles juxtaposes fake materials in mirror collection for deknudt
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taking on the concept of perception, the pieces feature the addition of either a perforated metal or a wooden texture.
taking on the concept of perception, the pieces feature the addition of either a perforated metal or a wooden texture.
cass calder smith creates mirror-clad cube for ideation and escape
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the inhabitable object provides a site for both work and pleasure, with seating and a white marker board for brainstorming sessions, and a circular aperture open to the sky for »
the inhabitable object provides a site for both work and pleasure, with seating and a white marker board for brainstorming sessions, and a circular aperture open to the sky for moments of contemplation.
refix coin mirror is a playful adhesive accessory for personal items
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the mirror is made of reinforced acrylic, which is much lighter than glass and strongly resistant to scratch.
the mirror is made of reinforced acrylic, which is much lighter than glass and strongly resistant to scratch.
phillip k. smith III's 'circle of land and sky' mirrors abstract views of the california desert
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an immersive space within the vast, arid terrain is formed by a circular field of 300 geometric reflectors.
an immersive space within the vast, arid terrain is formed by a circular field of 300 geometric reflectors.
doug aitken creates a mirror-clad 'mirage' in coachella valley's desert landscape
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a typical california ranch style house is completely clad in reflective mirrored surfaces, framing views of its vast landscape.
a typical california ranch style house is completely clad in reflective mirrored surfaces, framing views of its vast landscape.
jinsik kim's halfhalf round mirrors distort forested landscapes
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merging bent steel and marbled stones, these sculptural mirrors create intriguing visual impressions of light and shadows.
merging bent steel and marbled stones, these sculptural mirrors create intriguing visual impressions of light and shadows.
sleep among the treetops in snøhetta's floating cabin in sweden
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soaring 10 meters above the forest floor, five lucky guests now have the opportunity to experience the pristine swedish wilderness.
soaring 10 meters above the forest floor, five lucky guests now have the opportunity to experience the pristine swedish wilderness.
