Clean lines, smooth concrete surfaces, large glass windows, and harmonious color tones are the highlights of minimalist residences that match Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s immortal phrase, “Less is more.” However, some trends see “Minimalism” as soulless and a fixed formula that designers use completely. But on the other hand, if the designer treats this minimalist design style with care, the simple beauty that comes out in the space is like a good poem that is beautiful and meticulous. Japanese architect Tadao Ando once said, “If you give people emptiness in design, it will be like letting them ponder that emptiness, and people will receive what they want in design.” Similarly, minimalism is like designing a space that is simple, humble, and leaves space for users to fill in their own identity. In this article, Too Architects will take everyone to see examples of minimalist work that has a clear identity and you will see that “Minimalism” is not just a fixed formula of the designer and is more than just “simple and white.
A vacation home that emphasizes the selection of stones and smooth concrete surfaces that are not prominent as the main materials for the interior of the house. In order to respect the surrounding natural landscape and the beautiful lake, natural light from large windows is used as the main tool that helps make the space warm. Bright and perfectly connected between the interior and exterior
The house of a Spanish poet who emphasizes clean lines, uses white as the main color for the interior, along with the selection of minimal furniture, making it very suitable for use as a residence for the poet who wants a peaceful atmosphere, inspiring him to write poetry. This empty space is the space that allows the owner's imagination to flow and express the owner's identity in the best way.
The large square windows in the courtyard of this old house create a good dialogue between the interior and exterior. Although the materials used are smooth, the width of the interior space helps to emphasize the texture of the materials. The large curtains surrounding the courtyard help block the view from outside, creating privacy for the residents, and can also be slid to increase the openness of the space when needed.
This house located in the middle of a valley in Wales was intended by the owner to be a vacation home for the owner to relax and restore his body and mind. The interior design is heavily influenced by Japanese design. Reflected through the design space that gives a sense of warm isolation like the environment of the location. The main materials chosen by the designer are white handmade bricks from Denmark, polished stone floors and light-colored wooden ceilings that create a simple and peaceful atmosphere, most suitable for being a relaxation and recovery area for the owner.
A cool mint green tone, simple and clean lines, the unusual design of the waiting area of the ancient herbal shop that emphasizes the use of a single tone of quiet green, indicates the clear purpose of this place, which is “healing”. Each wall drawer is filled with a variety of herbs that customers can choose as they wish.
This simple house, both inside and out, uses concrete on the floor and stairs to show the history of the industrial factory that used to be located in this area, which is strong, solid and durable, along with the use of white and light wood that perfectly balances the hardness and softness. Along with the open furniture arrangement to increase the sense of space,
A house designed as a gallery to display the owner's furniture collection. The interior space resembles a sloping concrete sculpture, with large natural light channels that allow light to hit the concrete surface and create a strange effect. Each floor is connected by a thin black staircase that feels like it is floating on its own.
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