Oversized Mirrors in Architecture: The Illusion of Larger and Brighter Spaces

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Humans have always been fascinated by reflections. Although they are no more than light bouncing back after striking a surface, there will always be something mystical and fascinating about them –whether it be a lake mirroring a beautiful landscape or a small hand mirror reflecting our face. This explains why some ancient cultures considered mirrors to be sacred objects with magical powers, while others associated them with portals leading to an unknown world. Since then, mirrors have evolved to adopt many valuable functions that are indispensable in everyday life, being found in cars, medical equipment and, of course, in countless architectural applications, especially in interiors. Experimenting with the reflection and perception of space has become an easy way for architects, designers and homeowners to transform any room. And when looking to maximize this impact, the power of exceptionally large mirrors is unparalleled. After all, the bigger the mirror, the bigger the impact.

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Cite: Valeria Montjoy. "Oversized Mirrors in Architecture: The Illusion of Larger and Brighter Spaces" 14 Nov 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/991316/oversized-mirrors-in-architecture-the-illusion-of-larger-and-brighter-spaces> ISSN 0719-8884

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