- Invisible-Barn-stpmj-6You may have seen<a href="https://inhabitat.com/nyc/look-quickly-and-you-may-not-even-notice-this-cool-invisible-barn/" target="_blank"> montages of this structure</a> that camouflages itself against a forest, but the designers at New York-based studio <a href="http://stpmj.com/" target="_blank">stpmj</a> have now constructed the actual building, which looks as impressive as the renders. The Invisible Barn, located in the middle of a grove, projects landscape onto its mirror-finished facade. This <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/architectural-folly/" target="_blank">architectural folly</a>, as the architects call it, assimilates perfectly into the natural surroundings and its seasonal changes, but remains bird-friendly.1
- Invisible Barn stpmjThe structure is surrounded by a dozen trees of similar size and equal spacing, which made it easier for the building to blend into the environment.2
- Invisible Barn stpmjDue to this similarity of size and placement, the appearance of the grove seems unchanged by the presence of architecture.3
- Invisible Barn stpmjThe reflective facade is made of aluminized polyester film which has more than 90 percent UV reflectivity in the range of 200-400nm wavelength.4
- Invisible Barn stpmjIt may not be perceivable by the human eye, but its special materials are visible to birds and prevents them from hitting the structure.5
- Invisible Barn stpmjThe structure is configured as a skinny assemblage of rectangular and triangular mirror-like surfaces mounted onto a wooden substructure.6
- Invisible Barn stpmjVisitors can use these openings to get acquainted with the structure and visual trickery at play, understand the differences between the real and the mirrored landscape.7
- Invisible Barn stpmjOpenings of various sizes and depths look like floating windows and doors and accentuate the surrounding landscape.8
- Invisible Barn stpmjBuilt-in benches allow visitors to relax and take their time to observe the building and enjoy the framed views.9
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You may have seen montages of this structure that camouflages itself against a forest, but the designers at New York-based studio stpmj have now constructed the actual building, which looks as impressive as the renders. The Invisible Barn, located in the middle of a grove, projects landscape onto its mirror-finished facade. This architectural folly, as the architects call it, assimilates perfectly into the natural surroundings and its seasonal changes, but remains bird-friendly.