Architecture minimal

The project stems from the desire to transform a 1960s seaside home—a small building characterized by cramped rooms and a simple layout that failed to engage with the outdoors. The intervention completely reimagines the house, restoring a sense of airiness and openness: the new, compact, primary volume sits among the trees of the Jesolo pine forest like a solid, material object—unapologetically artificial, yet capable of entering into a dialogue with the natural setting. The floor plan follows a clear north-south axis. The living area is located on the east side, near the pedestrian and vehicular entrances, while the sleeping area occupies the opposite side. A compact service zone sits between the two, handling circulation and b... More

Set along the lively highway of Thrissur, the residence stands as a quiet contrast to its restless surroundings. The sloping site, constantly brushed by the rush of vehicles and rising dust, called for more than just a home it called for a sanctuary of privacy and calm. The client, an education consultant who envisioned a peaceful retreat for his family, had one clear request, a house that felt completely their own. From that single thought, the story of what would later be called the Corridor House began to unfold.  Vishnu V Nath Photography Vishnu V Nath Photography The design took root in the idea of protection. As the site lay open to the busy road, a strong sense of enclosure became essential. A long, bold wall was rais... More

Real estate development of 24 terraced houses with a contemporary style that responds to the natural surroundings of the Algarve, close to the beach. We designed homes with open and comfortable layouts, creating bright spaces of high architectural quality, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior. The aim is to achieve the feeling of a detached single-family house by providing each space with large windows and cross ventilation, improving energy efficiency and allowing the sea breeze to flow through. Caption Caption The ground floor accommodates the daytime living area, with an open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space, a guest toilet, and private outdoor areas conceived as an extension of the interior. The first... More

In recent years, Quito’s hyper-centre has gradually emptied as residents move toward the surrounding valleys in search of larger homes and quieter environments. As apartments become vacant, urban life begins to thin out. Tres en Tamayo positions itself against this quiet migration, not by expanding space, but by intensifying how it is used. Edén Atelier de Arquitectura Originally, the apartment functioned almost as a single, undifferentiated interior. The renovation reorganises the existing footprint without increasing its area, introducing spatial hierarchy through furniture placement, storage systems and subtle architectural gestures. Edén Atelier de Arquitectura Edén Atelier de Arquitectura Rat... More

When I began designing my own house in the center of Amami Island, I never imagined it would eventually be disconnected from the power grid. Yet, as environmental degradation accelerates and extreme weather becomes the norm, that choice became inevitable. The decision was catalyzed by a mountain I purchased three years earlier—a place where I began developing my own micro-infrastructure to live independently, preparing for unforeseen crises while envisioning new forms of resilience in aging, depopulated regions. toshihisa ishii toshihisa ishii toshihisa ishii toshihisa ishii toshihisa ishii Implementing full self-sufficiency deep in the mountains proved difficult. The main challenge was the island’s sur... More

A two-family home from the early 1960s underwent a radical transformation into a contemporary single-family residence, attentive to the functionality of the spaces and the quality of life. Without altering the original volume, the project respected the existing footprint, working through subtraction and reconstruction, with a new rational distribution and a tailored interior design. Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani Andrea Ceriani The design process aimed to create a neutral box that could be personalized by the client with artwork and furnishings, striving to maintain a good balance between formal clarity and a domestic atmosphere. The distribution was completely redesigned rationally, starting from the structural constraints... More

This 23m² osteopathic practice in Neo Psychiko, Athens, was reimagined through a focused, low-budget refurbishment, aiming to create a calming yet functional environment within a highly compact footprint. Andreas Markou The design approach centered on achieving spatial clarity with minimal intervention. A key architectural gesture is the use of the ceiling as a structural element, introducing rhythm and orientation to the space without physical partitions. This subtle overhead articulation helps organize the layout and enhances the sense of order and flow. Andreas Markou The color palette remains clean and predominantly white, with splashes of color providing contrast and personality. A restrained minimalist aesthetic defin... More

Villa Horizon is architecture that does not seek approval — it imposes it.A monumental, self-assured form stretches along the horizon, drawing a bold, uninterrupted line across the landscape. Designed for those who value spatial freedom and the comfort that comes from disciplined geometry, the house asserts its presence with clarity and intention. Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier Eklekt Atelier The residence is divided into two distinct levels.The upper floor — suspended like a contemporary pavilion — contains both the day and night zones, opening the interiors to long, unobstructed panoramas. This elevated volume provides the primary living experienc... More

Old and new, separated by a glass connection. This allows a glimpse of the garden and preserves the old ivy-covered façade. The clients needed a separate area for the children, but the long-established garden was not to be used. Franz Ebner A minimalist house with a width of 260 cm as an extension to an existing turn-of-the-century house – separated by a glass connection. This allows a glimpse of the garden and preserves the old ivy-covered façade. The clients needed a separate area for the children, but the long-established garden was not to be used. The building was therefore placed in the remaining area to the side of the property and contains a spacious hallway and the children's area. Franz Ebner The out... More

The renovation project of House T2 focuses on creating spaces that harmoniously connect the interior and exterior, enhancing brightness and comfort. The interiors feature a light and natural color palette, with oak parquet that adds warmth and uniformity to the spaces, complemented by custom-made oak furniture. The spacious living-dining area opens onto the garden, where the white walls and surfaces create an elegant contrast with the warm tones of the wood and the ceramic tiles used in the bathroom, allowing natural light to take center stage. Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Near the entrance, a private office provides a quiet s... More

This villa explores a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean minimalism through its interiors. The project was conceived as a sanctuary of calm, where natural light, tactile materials, and precise detailing work together to create an atmosphere of understated luxury. The interior design is guided by the principle of serenity through simplicity. Spaces are defined by a warm and natural palette, with oak wood as the protagonist. Vertical wooden slats articulate walls, doors, and built-in furniture, bringing rhythm and texture to the interiors. The continuity of materials across rooms enhances the sense of flow and unity, while neutral plastered surfaces and soft textiles complement the tactile warmth of wood. Nick Tranakas Nick... More

Villa Eira  is a contemporary architectural oasis nestled on the hillside of Gerakari in Zakynthos. Carved into the landscape, it dissolves between olive groves, the sea horizon and the warm Ionian sun. Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Lucy Lago The project follows the minimalist philosophy of Lucy Lago, where architecture becomes therapy — a healing space that gently returns a person to inner peace. The freedom of light, the breath of air, and the tactile presence of natural materials serve the idea of creating a house that does not dominate nature, but continues its quiet poetry. Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Lucy Lago Pure horizontals, portals that frame the landscape, and natural stone and wood in nude earthy tones c... More

“Linked to trees” The project is ideally contextualized in a wooded area typical of the local landscape. The forest as an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and in contrast with the urban lifestyle. Experiences of bio-architecture, technologies available today, respect for nature, become a stimulus for thought for a new way of living in the future. An alternative experience capable of satisfying all activities both indoors and outdoors, taking advantage of and enhancing places like this, suitable for exploration, play, sport, picnics. A modular housing system that leads to living moments of both day and night life in the woods. Caption Main elements of the project idea: Suspended architecture ": rise from the gro... More