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Los Terrenos by Tatiana Bilbao Estudio — a mirrored home set in a Mexican forest that reflects the trees so perfectly it threatens to disappear entirely, a building that earns its place by refusing to assert one
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Mirrored Home Disappears Into its Forest Setting

Glass houses are nothing new, but mirrored homes are still pretty novel, and it’s hard to pull one off that is not garish looking. 

Los Terrenos in a lovely woodland setting in Mexico does the trick well, appearing both visually stunning and understated, cleanly reflecting the greenery around it.

Under its glazed exterior, plywood sheathing and intricate wooden screens provide privacy, while still allowing ample light to come into the space.  

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The interior has ample light, while also providing privacy with plywood sheathing and wooden screens.

The home itself is minimal and understated, almost like a getaway cottage versus a main dwelling. The interior has clean line and simple furnishings, but still feels inviting. Really nice architectural design, via Uncrate:

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The home has a nice patio that embraces and builds around the trees near the property.
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The front of the home is wall-to-wall windows, allowing for ample natural light.
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The rear view of the house showcases a bedroom with large, unobstructed views.
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A simple yet elegant bedroom inside.
A reflective glass structure surrounded by trees in a dense forest, blending with the natural environment.
The mirrored exterior reflects the dense forest canopy.

Edited by Ben VanderVeen · About Moss & Fog

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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