Japanese architect Kosaku Matsumoto revamped the ground floor of a narrow Tokyo residence, replacing a window that frames a dull view of the opposite house with a 6.6 by 8.2 feet mirror that would enlarge the space with a reflection of the interiors. “The idea was to abandon the use of this window that had no view, and instead reflect views of the interior space,” says Matsumoto Photo 7 of 8 in 8 Structures and Spaces That Use Mirrored or Reflective Surfaces in Interesting Ways

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Japanese architect Kosaku Matsumoto revamped the ground floor of a narrow Tokyo residence, replacing a window that frames a dull view of the opposite house with a 6.6-by-8.2-foot mirror that enlarges the space with a reflection of the interiors. "The idea was to abandon the use of this window that had no view, and instead reflect views of the interior space," says Matsumoto.