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Reflective

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about reflective

Project • By NU architecture & designBars

The Running Bean Ben Thanh

Located at one of District 1’s most active intersections, The Running Bean Ben Thanh sits beside Ben Thanh Market, a landmark completed in 1914 that has shaped the rhythm of its surroundings for over a century. The 450m² café and restaurant is embedded within this condition, defined by constant movement and the pace of urban life. Ziikie The project began with direct observation of how people move through the site, including arrivals, crossings, short stops, and regular returns. These rhythms became the basis for design decisions, allowing the architecture to take shape naturally and stay connected to its context. Ziikie Reflection as MethodReflection emerges from this process as a way of engaging context. Thro... More

Project • By OKNO MODHOMESHotels

Reflections

Nestled deep within nature, where the whispers of the forest meld with the melody of birdsong, stands Reflections by Okno Modhomes. This contemporary haven embodies a harmonious fusion of human and natural elements. Enveloped by a canopy of both ancient and newly planted trees, Reflections represents a pinnacle of sustainable, thoughtful design. Inclined Studio A Design in Tune with Nature Facing the tranquil east, Reflections greets the morning sun like a blossoming flower. Its design minimizes impact, preserving the pristine beauty of the natural landscape. The structure features mirrored glass facades that seamlessly blend with the surroundings, complemented by sleek metal and natural wood, crafting a modern yet earthy aesthetic.... More

Project • By Banker WireBars

Hotel Scandic Örebro Central

Banker Wire’s representative in Sweden, Pahlfer, was commissioned to manufacture metal mesh for Hotel Scandic Örebro Central. The Banker Wire M14Z-5 is used in custom sizes for their long menu board canopy that runs along the reception, cafe, and the long bar counter in the lounge. The dark oxide-plated metal meshes are mounted in black frameworks in the ceiling feature, as well as in the movable screens along the counter at their coffee station. Banker Wire Banker Wire Banker Wire’s wire mesh is often used in architectural and industrial applications but can be used in various ways. The wire mesh panels above the bar define the space within the room while also structurally holding the neon signage for the cafe.... More

Product • By Vitro Architectural GlassVistacool® Glasses

Vistacool® Glasses

Vistacool® subtly reflective color‑enriched glasses transmit generous levels of visible light and provide color neutrality, which amplifies and enriches the tint of the glass substrate underneath without a mirror‑like appearance. More understated than traditional reflective glass, Vistacool® glasses are available in two distinct tints—aqua-blue Azuria® and rich‑blue Pacifica®. Vistacool® glasses can be combined with Solarban® solar control low‑e glass to achieve light‑to‑solar gain (LSG) ratios of as high as 1.66. Photos courtesy Duke Glass, Inc. Photos courtesy Duke Glass, Inc.   Wes Thompson Photography More

Project • By Groundwork Architects & Associates Ltd.Offices

PMM Media Office

Here is a story about our clients, Jeffrey Kwok and his father, who are both philanthropists from Hong Kong.Jeffrey's father ran a chain of "Mahjong Schools" in Hong Kong and his flagship outlet is situated on the ground floor of a sixty years old building called the Alhambra Building in Kowloon, Yau Ma Tei, near Temple Street. Temple Street was, one of Hong Kong’s red-light districts visited by aged local men but now dazzles with tourism. Jeffrey works in the advertising industry and is the founder of a local advertising company, PMM Media, which promotes social enterprises. Jeffrey and his family had approached us at first to design the new office for PMM Media. The space selected was a seventy-eight square meters unit that his famil... More

Project • By *hfe - ARCHITECTURE | Héctor Fernádez ElorzaShowrooms

Chefslab flagship space

Chefslab is the result of Sergio Perez’s idea of his ideal gastronomic space. He desired a place for organizing exclusive events and cooking workshops. This is Chefslab flagship space. The main challenge of this project resided in the low budget and the preexistence whilst creating an unique experience. The overall design aim is to focus on minimal interventions in order to achieve maximum impact: _Ordering the space by dividing the area in one silver served open-plan room and a couple of black/darker servant zones (kitchen, laboratories, and storage). The glittering silver room is where all activities will take place. Although, this main space can be divided according&nb... More

Product • By Suck UKHi-reflective Umbrella: Be bright-Be seen at night

Hi-reflective Umbrella: Be bright-Be seen at night

Stay dry and get noticed. By day this is a classic dark grey umbrella. By night the super reflective hi-vis material will help you be seen, get noticed and stay safe. And of course keep you dry whatever the weather. Super tough, windproof, telescopic umbrella design, folds down for convenience. For more information, please visit: http://www.suck.uk.com/products/hi-reflective-umbrella/ More

Product • By 3formReflective Dimensions: Mirror Decibel Gradient

Reflective Dimensions: Mirror Decibel Gradient

Mirror Graphics could seen as an exciting contemporary interpretation of antiqued mirror that plays with reflection and transparency with echoing effect. The collection features two distinct aesthetics. Noise and Decibel, which most resemble the antiqued mirror aesthetic, have an extraordinary, almost rhythmic chaos that mimics the visual of white noise. Lush and Silver Lodge are a departure from an abstract concept into the natural world. They combine organic features with metallic beauty. The subtle palette with reflective qualities and gradient mirror effects, glow evocatively, playing with light and ambience. Versatile and timeless - from partitions to corporate offices or a night club’s feature wall, Mirror Graphics will tantalize w... More

Product • By 3formVaria Metallics collection

Varia Metallics collection

3form Europe Varia Metallics colours and reflective materials glow evocatively, playing with light and ambience. Our collection combines refined colours and materials from bold and bright to subtle intimate details and gradient mirror effects that play with reflection and depth. Varia Metallic’s have an ethereal luminescence and a sophisticated aesthetic - both versatile and timeless. From partitions to corporate offices or a night club’s feature wall, 3form Metallic’s captivate the eye. Sustainable design with Varia - made with Ecoresin® with 40% recycled content. About 3form Varia: Custom-select the color, pattern, texture, interlayer, and finish of your material, Varia transforms into the perfect medium for your architectu... More

Project • By Contrarian Micro Textures by Rigidized MetalsAirports

Sacramento International Airport

The Sacramento County Airport System determined the need to modernize and upgrade Sacramento International Airport in response to the growth and passenger demands of the Northern California region. The existing Terminal B, which opened in 1967, was outdated from a technology perspective and not appropriately sized to handle current and future passenger growth. Corgan Associates Inc., in association with Fentress Architects, were selected to develop the new program. The new Central Terminal B, Airside Concourse and Automated People Mover were designed to meet the air travel needs of the region, accommodate the requirements of the airport, and reflect the Sacramento “sense of place.” “We had a truly collaborative relationship and desig... More