About MIRROR — A Decentralized Architecture Network

Our Mission

01

Diversity

Different cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives — the friction that makes architecture better.

02

Network, not ego

No star architect. Decentralized teams, led by who's closest to the project.

03

Client-led

Architecture should reflect the client. Not the architect.

04

International

Rooted in the city, opened to Europe — every hub local, every team international.

What we don't

We don't build for ourselves.

Every project starts with the client's vision, their site, their context. The architect serves — not the other way around.

We don't standardize.

Different cultures, perspectives, and lifestyles are how we find better solutions. Friction is fuel — we design teams to bring it.

We don't centralize.

Each project is led by the office closest to the site. Other hubs contribute when their perspective sharpens the work — never when it dilutes the local voice.

Hubs

Munich

The founding hub. Residential, cultural, and institutional work across southern Germany.

Rome

Heritage-sensitive renovation, hospitality, and adaptive reuse across central and southern Italy.

Palma de Mallorca

Coastal residences, small-format hospitality, and landscape-led work across the Balearic Islands.

Architect

Munich

Lioba Grell

Intern

Munich

Advisory Board

Alex LorenzBoard Member
Nicolas HartelBoard Member
Lorenz EssingBoard CFO