Once owned by artist Martin Prekop…
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The viral Pittsburgh “Mirror House” has hit the market once again. Built in 1969, this property is absolutely COVERED on the exterior with mirrors, creating a stunning effect reflecting the surrounding landscape in a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. It was once owned by artist Martin Prekop, a former dean at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts. It took him ten years to cover the exterior in thousands of 2 x 8 inch mirrored tiles.
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The interior is surprisingly minimalist, with clean lines and an abundance of natural light coming from the home’s 25(!) skylights and extra space (it’s a sprawling 4,291 square feet).
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With all that natural light, the mirrors throughout the home give a sense of infinite space, making the rooms feel even larger. Throughout the day, the mirrors on the falls bounce light around the interior, creating a glowing effect as the sun rises or sets.
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This home has a kitchen any chef would drool over, a garage-turned-art studio, a home theatre, and a spacious backyard, but there are two spaces that might just give the average visitor a bit of vertigo.
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Take a look at the dining room, featuring dozens of mirrors on the ceiling and a black and white painted table and chairs. (The hand-painted table was actually created by Prekop and based on a pattern he created for Carnegie Mellon’s Zebra Lounge.) There are even glittering mirrored chandeliers that make light and shadow dance across the walls and ceilings.
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Check out the primary bathroom. The black-and-white woodgrain pattern continues all over the walls and even onto the black jacuzzi tub! I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine taking a very restful soak in this dizzying space.
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The listing went viral in May 2023 and attracted several potential buyers, but it was removed in January of this year after a sale fell through. This former suburban split-level sure isn’t just one of the crowd anymore—but do you think you could live in it?
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Til next week,
Jess @Homes.tastrophes
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