The Mirror Pavilion, designed by Ehsani Sharafeh Associates, integrates traditional Iranian architectural principles with contemporary computational design, creating a dynamic spatial environment characterized by light, color, and reflection. Located in a repurposed Coca-Cola factory in Mashhad, the pavilion features a self-supporting cubic structure adorned with algorithmically arranged mirrors and stained glass, allowing for a transformative experience influenced by movement and changing light conditions.
The Mirror Pavilion exemplifies how algorithmic design can be effectively integrated with traditional architectural principles to create innovative spatial experiences. By employing parametric workflows, the project achieves a dynamic reflective environment through approximately four hundred suspended mirrors, offering a case study in combining historical architectural strategies with modern computational techniques. For professionals in design and architecture, this approach underscores the potential of algorithmic and parametric design in reinterpreting traditional elements to craft unique and contextually responsive spaces.