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Author Heyne, Pamela.

Title Mirror by design : using reflection to transform a space / Pamela Heyne
Published New York : Wiley, [1996]
©1996

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Description x, 203 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Contents Machine derived contents note: The Glorious Chameleon. -- The Person in the Mirror. -- Mirrored Accents. -- Space. -- Dynamic Effects. -- Appendix. -- Bibliography. -- Index
Summary She also provides a wealth of practical information on various installation methods and maintenance techniques. An engaging read and a one-of-a-kind technical reference, Mirror by Design is an indispensable tool for interior designers, architects, home builders and remodelers, real estate agents, and anyone interested in the art and science of design for living
She begins with an intriguing tour through the history of the mirror, from its origins in prehistory right up to the present. With the help of 200 spectacular photographs, she demonstrates the many remarkable ways in which mirror has been used over the past three centuries to transform spaces of every size and shape. Using dozens of examples, ranging from the Palace at Versailles to a modern shoe store in New York City, she describes techniques developed by architects and designers to alter perspectives and change the way people respond to both private and public spaces. Ms. Heyne explores the use of mirror in a variety of settings - from bedrooms, living rooms, exercise rooms, and nurseries, to restaurants, lobbies, clothing stores, and hospitals. She offers valuable technical advice on the uses and misuses of mirror in a wide variety of settings and summarizes what is known about the psychological impact of mirror in each setting
Through the tasteful and intelligent deployment of mirrors, designers can flood dark rooms with light, make small spaces appear many times larger, and bring healthful natural light and appealing views into otherwise drab, even depressing, spaces. Now, in the first book to treat mirror as a key element in the design process, architect Pamela Heyne takes you on a fascinating and instructive journey through the "looking glass."
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197) and index
Subject Mirrors in architecture.
Space (Architecture)
LC no. 95051484
ISBN 0471118338 (cloth : alk. paper)