created by the architects of lithuanian studio heima, the MUDU mirror strives to shatter the misconception that mirrors are just flat objects on the wall. through this design, the studio delivers a sculptural quality to the reflective surface, transforming it into a self-contained volumetric object.
the standing mirror can be viewed from all sides
for this product, heima architectes mainly focused on contrast; a solid volume against a light wire, the simplicity of form against attention to detail and a curved shell against straight lines. more so, the two distinct parts of the mirror – shell and frame – meet in an elegant wooden detail, which creates the impression of one piece resting on top of the other. go further in abstraction, tThe volume that is given to the mirror is functionally unnecessary. in other words, it is simply excessive and redundant. however, this is the desired end effect: “If you think about it, the function of every mirror in general is… to look at yourself, to make sure you look good. in this sense, MUDU embodies the essence of the mirror – it is purely a matter of aesthetics and slightly redundant ‘, explains the workshop. after the design process, the manufacture was taken over by jot.jot design practice.
neutral design helps the mirror to adapt to various interiors
the conical shape of the mirror is just a product of the studio’s creative process, and it is beyond explanation. there was a lot of research into form and experimentation in the early stages of design – which ultimately led to this rather sculptural piece of furniture – with little practical function. ‘in our studio we are all architects, so maybe our line of thinking is different from that of the designers. It is often expected that architects are just correct with form and focus on function, durability, feasibility… we believe this is wrong and that architects as well as designers… should experiment with form. . we believe that an ugly building can cause as much damage to society as a badly functioning building ‘, express the architects.
the conical shape is the result of pure experimentation and aesthetics
the mirror shell exploits the possibilities offered by the CORIAN material: curved lines, uniform shape, durability. The mirror production process widely uses the latest technology such as vacuum thermoforming and CNC milling.
wooden dowels placed on the side of the mirror shell allow it to rest on a painted steel frame
contrast between the heavy upper part and the light frame
the CORIAN shell of the mirror is made using thermoforming technology
wooden details are repeated on the basis of the frame legs
the mirror is defined by a sculptural silhouette
the conical silhouette changes with a different viewing angle
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edited by: lea zeitoun | design boom
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