The historic center of Ferragudo, Portugal, is an extremely sensitive area to work and Ultramarino | Marlene Uldschmidt Architects decided that a house here would look harmonious if it integrates the surrounding architecture. Casa 103 is a concept of living behind the walls, and its first challenge was to create a facade which would be...
Stylish Minimalist House With Predominant Black In Design
Black color is the strongest and the most impressive in the spectrum. Besides, in the fashion and design world black is the color that is always fashionable and popular. This sharp-looking house is one of the projects of Kaipainen Architects and the interior was created by Mirella Melander-Salminen, Tamio Salminen and Ulla Koskinen. Here black...
Minimalist Reinterpretation Of A Traditional English Barn
The architecture of this minimalist house is influenced by Kentish barns, England, and is located right in this county. Matthew Heywood created an intriguing façade covered with irregular black and white geometric parts, while glass parts allow to enjoy the landscape. The interior is minimalist and very elegant: black, pearl grey and white colors combine...
Pure Minimalism: Black And White Monochromatic Apartment Design
Why do Japanese designers love minimalism? I think because their philosophy is related to it: beauty is not in excessive luxury but in harmony of details. This apartment for a couple in Tokyo is a monochromatic space in pure black and white minimalism. Studio PANDA followed the requests of the owners and provided a place...
Minimalist Home 09 Of Pine Plywood
Plywood is a great design material due to being relatively inexpensive, viable and desirable. i29 interior architects took the basic pine wood material and used it for covering large expanses of the interior to bring more warmth inside of Home 09 in Bloemendaal, Netherlands. The entire surface is covered with wood – walls, fireplace, shelving,...
Surrealistic 18.36.54 House Finished In Reflective Steel
When I see this house, my first thought is ‘Wow’! Daniel Libeskind is the author of this 18.36.54 house in Connecticut. The name derives from the 18 planes, 36 points, and 54 lines of the spiraling ribbon which defines its living spaces. The outside is clad in mirror-finish bronzed stainless steel which accentuates and exaggerates...
Minimalist House With Strict Geometric Shapes
This cool house by Marc Prosman Architects was built in 2011 in Amsterdam, on one of the six artificial islands which compose IJburg region. The shape of the villa was dictated by the proportional volumes and the shape of the island. The façade is glass and it’s framed with wood; the geometrical shape is rather...
Charming 18th Century Duplex With Chic Minimalist Interior
Restored houses are amazing because the outside often remains the same – stylish, old and charming, and the inside becomes modern and cozy. Michael Herrman, principal of French studio Ateliers Michael Herrman, renovated an 18th century building in Place de la Madeleine, Paris. Partly the charm of the old interior remained – original limestone walls...
300 Years Old Italian Farm With Minimalist Interiros
This old house is called Casa Olivi and is located not far from Treia town in Italy. It used to be a farm and now the building is more than 300 years old! The exterior remained untouched while the interiors were completely restored in modern style. Swiss architects Markus Wespi and Jerome de Meuron decided...
Ultra Minimalist Forest House With Spectacular Views
Pure minimalism, beauty and wonderful nature views – these words characterize the Carling Residence in Northern Muskoka, Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada, best of all. Tact Architecture created this place for a young couple and it was designed as a refuge, as a place where they could get away and hide in this beautiful home...