#minimalism

The Finite/Infinite Garden was a collaboration between BAM and Peter Walker & Partners. The permanent garden was unveiled at the Beijing Garden Expo.  The garden is defined by a mirror corridor which creates two opposing conditions. The corridor path contains 11 plane trees, which are reflected by the ‘barbershop effect’ of the mirror walls.  The line of plane trees appears to multiply into a vast gridded orchard. The cobble path becomes a datum that extends endlessly into the deep space of the mirrors. Nathaniel McMahon Nathaniel McMahon Nathaniel McMahon The exterior of the mirror path presents an opposing condition to the expansive infinity of the interior. The parterres, half-circles in plan, a... More

Contextual Synthesis and Conceptual Framework ​Situated within the historically layered and dynamically evolving urban fabric of Tbilisi’s Chugureti district, the Bodavi Residence represents a rigorous synthesis of contemporary residential typologies and site-specific contextualism. Currently in its execution phase, this exclusive private commission is conceived as a sanctuary that navigates the complex dialogue between the area's rich heritage and avant-garde architectural expression. Rather than imposing a monolithic presence, the design philosophy operates on the principle of respectful yet uncompromising modern intervention. Arestea Arestea Arestea Volumetric Articulation and Massing The formal logic of the resid... More

A residence in Chamartín with views and large open spaces. The complete renovation of this home reorganizes and clarifies the spaces with spaciousness and plenty of natural light. The premium finishes, without being flashy, provide warmth and a sense of calm and home. The large windows that illuminate and ventilate these spacious areas enhance the views of the nearby major avenues. David Zarzoso David Zarzoso The articulation of spaces is achieved through a simple concatenation of areas arranged by privacy, generating orderly and coherent circulations. Additionally, special attention has been given to the transitions between spaces. For instance, the connection between the living-dining area and the kitchen is made through... More

Designed to sit discreetly within the rolling landscape of the Garda moraines, MAJC House is a single-family residence with an annex and a swimming pool that faces a site of particular natural value and stringent landscape constraints. The architecture does not pursue iconic effects but favors harmony with the site, adopting chromatic and material choices that are continuous with the earth and surrounding vegetation. The living area, conceived as a glazed volume, establishes a direct relationship with the outdoors: large openings abolish the distinction between inside and outside, while earth-toned walls and sage-green brise-soleil evoke the presence of the vegetation. Filippo Poli Filippo Poli Filippo Poli Inside and along... More

An apartment in Prague’s Holešovice district, overlooking the river and historic industrial halls, possessed a distinctive atmosphere from the start. The raw concrete ceiling, open floor plan, and panoramic city horizon set the tone for the entire design. Our goal was to enhance these qualities rather than overpower them. Petr Kopal Petr Kopal The brief was clear: a modern interior with a subtle industrial touch. Instead of relying on bold gestures, we focused on materials and spatial rhythm. The result is a clean, compact composition – a balance of black veneer, stainless steel, travertine, and perforated sheet metal. Nothing excessive, nothing superfluous. The dominant feature is the kitchen island – t... More

E44 Laneway House is a first permanent home for a young couple and their cat. Within 700 square feet (65 square metres), the project responds to the habits and nuances of both human and feline occupants. By approaching the design from two points of view, the house explores interspecies co-existence: parallel yet distinct routines, privacy and autonomy within a compact footprint, and moments of shared occupation shaped with empathy and practicality. Though modest in size, the project is defined by a series of small, deliberate interventions that accumulate into a cohesive and holistic whole. Caption Architecturally, the house is conceived as a simple, modern urban cabin organized around a clear parti. Two volumes intersect at a stair:... More

Located in Ravels, Belgium, Concrete Villa is a contemporary single-family residence that explores how exposed concrete can serve not only as a structural solution, but as a climate-responsive and enduring architectural strategy. Conceived as a restrained, L-shaped volume, the house balances solidity with openness, privacy with connection, and permanence with everyday comfort. Aperture 8.6   Site strategy and spatial orientation Set within a quiet residential context, the villa is positioned to form a sheltered courtyard defined by its L-shaped plan. This configuration protects the outdoor space from prevailing winds while opening the primary living areas to optimal daylight. The courtyard becomes an extension of the interior w... More

The building plot featured a natural slope and was located on the outskirts of Lamporecchio, at the junction of two roads leading toward the town center. The previous owner anticipated future development by modifying the site's original topography. By adding fill, he created a level platform that improved views and increased privacy from the street. This elevated, panoramic corner serves as the conceptual starting point for a project focused on engaging with the surrounding landscape while maintaining the privacy requested by the client. The residence is designed as two superimposed and offset parallelepiped volumes—simple, solid forms whose interplay creates visual interest. The upper volume, more prominently visible from the road,... More

Project Fact File: Name of Design Firm: The KariGharsLocation: Sarjapur, BangaloreTypology: ResidentialArea: 4,800 sq.ftDate of Completion: March 2025Principal Designer: Pankhuri Giridhar Photography Credits: Nayan Soni Dark Studio Dark Studio Dark Studio Dark Studio Design Highlights: ● A striking stone-clad feature double-height wall in the dining area reinterprets traditional Indian patterns in a pixelated format, blending cultural reference with minimal expression.● Custom woodwork throughout the home incorporates natural veneers and cane inlays, bringing warmth, tactility, and a handcrafted aesthetic that aligns with the Japandiphilosophy.● A dedicated outdoor workspace designed with double-glazed glass and... More

he project concerns the redesign of a 1960’s Athenian apartment in the neighborhood of Pagkrati in Athens. One major issue of the old spatial arrangement was the compartmentalized plan and narrow circulation spaces, that did not allow the desirable amount of light in the apartment. Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou The aim of the proposed redesign was to allow more light in the apartment and manage to respond to the contemporary inhabitation needs of its’ future users. A ‘wooden box’, which is placed as a new distinct entity in space, becomes the core of the composition, enclosing the kitchen space within it, while also creating a dial... More

A humble trio, the clients are a family consisting of a husband, wife and their daughter. As per convention, the ‘ask’ was for maximum storage with functional space planning. The design elements were to be kept suitable for the habitable Indian context with less maintenance. As simple as the brief seemed, it proved a challenge to cater to all three differing design tastes. Understanding these differences, the design brings it all together as a home for a family with peculiar elements kept bespoke for each individual. Dotminimal, PC: Arjun Krishna Dotminimal, PC: Arjun Krishna The mood board is subtle and clutter-free, leaning onto earthy tones as a base, with each space having one pop highlight that allows for a subtl... More

This coastal Rhode Island home is composed of a series of five structures connected by a continuous raised deck. The clean lines of these gabled forms, which are clad in weathered ipe wood, evoke classic New England barns and boat sheds while striking a modern tone. Mike Biondo Photo The waterside elevation is oriented to capture sweeping views toward Easton Bay and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge through full-height glazed window walls. Aluminum louvres, motorized shades, and deep overhangs on the eastern and western façades reduce solar gain and provide privacy. Mike Biondo Photo The public space with open kitchen, living, and dining areas opens to the raised deck, which is the principal outdoor living space. Th... More

The residence is located on the south side of Paros Island. It is south facing, with sea and the entrance is from the north side. The particularity of this plot is its location. It is located on a cape with views from all four orientations. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis Due to this peculiarity and topography, a house was designed allowing views through the house to the sea and the peninsula. Borrowing elements from the late modernism architecture, translated and designed on a piece of land next to the sea, the residence forms a large, covered surface resting on walls, that acts as panels, defining views and places of inhabitation. Panagiotis Voumvakis Panagiotis Voumvakis The water elements, the courtyards,... More