https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1964 en-us 1504-mirror-houses-peter-pichler-architecture.asp Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8824-mirror-houses-by-peter-pichler-architecture The new houses back up against a swimming pool shared with the preexisting main house. The rear facade is made of toughened glass bonded to an inner layer of regular mirror glass and has a ventilated Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyThe new houses back up against a swimming pool shared with the preexisting main house. The rear facade is made of toughened glass bonded to an inner layer of regular mirror glass and has a ventilated cavity behind it. Photo © Oskar Da Riz Each of the 430-square-foot units is essentially one space, with sliding doors and drapes that can close off the bedroom, bathroom, and closet. The wood-framed houses are cantilevered off a concrete b Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyEach of the 430-square-foot units is essentially one space, with sliding doors and drapes that can close off the bedroom, bathroom, and closet. The wood-framed houses are cantilevered off a concrete base and seem to hover 6 inches off the ground.Photo © Oskar Da Riz The north and south sides of the houses, as well as the roofs, are clad in black aluminum, which contrasts with the white interiors and porches. Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyThe north and south sides of the houses, as well as the roofs, are clad in black aluminum, which contrasts with the white interiors and porches. Photo © Oskar Da Riz The roof's spline curve, a favorite of architects fluent in parametric design, and the smile-like curves of the two sides add a sensual touch to the more rigid geometry of the front and back. Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyThe roof's spline curve, a favorite of architects fluent in parametric design, and the smile-like curves of the two sides add a sensual touch to the more rigid geometry of the front and back.Photo © Oskar Da Riz Mirror Houses Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyImage courtesy Peter Pichler Architecture Mirror Houses Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyImage courtesy Peter Pichler Architecture Mirror Houses Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyImage courtesy Peter Pichler Architecture Mirror Houses Mirror HousesPeter Pichler ArchitectureBolzano, ItalyImage courtesy Peter Pichler Architecture