Humans have used mirrors since as early as 600 BCE, employing highly polished obsidian as a basic reflective surface. Over time, people began to use small pieces of gold, silver, and aluminum in a similar manner, both for their reflective properties and for decoration. By the 1st century CE, people had started using glass to make mirrors, but it was only during the European Renaissance that Venetian manufacturers began making mirrors by applying metallic backings to glass sheets, remaining the most common general method of mirror manufacturing today. Since then, mirrors have continued to play both a decorative and functional role in architecture, serving a clean, modern aesthetic despite its ancient origins. Below, we investigate how mirrors are made, provide a brief history of mirrors in architecture, and offer several tips for architects looking to use mirrors in their designs.
Shigetomo Mizuno
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Mirrors in Architecture: Possibilities of Reflected Space
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11 Works of Asian Architecture in Full Bloom
This week, we present a selection of the best images of Asian architecture in bloom. These 11 projects from Japan and South Korea incorporate the springtime beauty of trees such as cherry and almond. Read on for a selection of images from prominent photographers such as Shigetomo Mizuno and Kai Nakamura.
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Mirrors / bandesign
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Architects: bandesign
- Area: 99 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Lixil Corporation, Panasonic
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Professionals: Koizumi Lighting Technology, Oribe
https://www.archdaily.com/570616/mirrors-bandesignKaren Valenzuela