Mirror House / MLRP

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Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Architects: MLRP: Grontmij A/S
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  140
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Laura Stamer

Text description provided by the architects. Funhouse mirrors are mounted on the gabled ends of this playground pavilion in Copenhagen, as well as behind the doors. This engages a play with perspective, reflection and tranformation. Instead of a typical closed gable facade, the mirrored gables creates a sympathetic transition between built and landscape and reflects the surrounding park, playground and activity.

Mirror House / MLRP - Facade
© Laura Stamer

Windows and doors are integrated in the wood-clad facade behind facade shutters with varied bent mirror panel effects. At night the shutters are closed making the building anonymous. During the day the building opens up, attracting the children who enjoy seeing themselves transformed in all directions.

Mirror House / MLRP - Image 9 of 18
© Laura Stamer

With simple means it has succeeded to transform an existing, sad and anonymous building to a unique and respectful installation in the newly renovated park.

floor plan

The roof and facade is clad with heat-modified wood and the gables and shutters are clad with mirror polished stainless steel. The Mirror House is a flexible space and restrooms, used by kindergarden classes.

Mirror House / MLRP - Image 11 of 18
© Laura Stamer

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Address:Fælledparken (Central Park), Corner of Blegdamsvej/Frederik V vej, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Cite: "Mirror House / MLRP" 18 Jan 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/200735/mirror-house-mlrp> ISSN 0719-8884

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