SCHOTT: more than magic mirrors on the wall at Hamburg’s concert hall

Awe is the best way to describe the emotional reaction when observers see this architectural ingenuity for the first time. Designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, and unveiled in January, the Elbphilharmonie is astonishing in its firework-like display of design forms. Contributing to the creative presentations within the building’s interiors are 32 round TV-mirror displays with diameters of approximately 35, 55, or 67 inches (90, 140, or 169 cm), carefully placed on walls throughout the entire building. The circular mirrors tilt toward visitors, appearing to open the view to new spaces. Suddenly, the glass transforms into a digital display showing relevant information to concertgoers, such as providing directions or dates for upcoming events.