Szu-Ping Patricia Chen Suchart and Thamarit Suchart of Chen + Suchart Studio used brushed-finished stainless steel and glass on the upper volume of this Sonoran Desert home. The glass, which has been treated with thermal coating that provides good sun protection, creates surfaces with a silvery, mirrored effect that captures the colors of the desert and mountain peaks. Photo 1 of 8 in 8 Structures and Spaces That Use Mirrored or Reflective Surfaces in Interesting Ways

8 Structures and Spaces That Use Mirrored or Reflective Surfaces in Interesting Ways

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Szu-Ping Patricia Chen Suchart and Thamarit Suchart of Chen + Suchart Studio used brushed-stainless steel and glass on the upper volume of this Sonoran Desert home. The glass, which was treated with a thermal coating, provides protection from the sun and creates a surface with a silvery, mirrored effect that captures the colors of the desert and mountain peaks.