The Mirror Maze

The Mirror Maze

“Mirror mirror on the wall, whose the fairest of them all”

Mirrors, the shiny surfaces that show it all, have always fascinated me. The science behind mirrors is simple but the illusion it creates is magical. Hence, when the opportunity presented itself to renovate our college cafeteria, my first thought was to create an indulging Mirror Maze.

The Idea

Mirror mazes are quirky and fun and therefore it was a task to maintain a theme to make it an engaging and memorable experience. I contacted several art enthusiasts and requested some of my architect friends to help us with the blueprints of the maze. Though we did not have a budget constraint, time was limited, and we tried to quickly formulate our ideas.

“Mirrors hold a world within themselves, a world that is full of fantasies and mysteries."

The Execution

Huge shiny mirrors were ordered, steel sheets were brought to create the structure, paints, lights and all the other tools were arranged to create the epic maze. Technology also played a great role in modelling the structure. After hours of toiling, the maze was in place. Our reconstruction was magnificent, and the cafeteria was unrecognisable. We eagerly waited to open the maze for the public.

The Response

The maze was a hit. Everyone loved it. It was planned in such a way that you could spend hours in it without feeling claustrophobic. In addition to solving the maze, we had also given provisions for people to carry out several engaging activities making it a wholesome experiance.