Minimalist architecture

Wing House Pattaya is the third concrete residence designed by Mario Kleff, marking an important early step in his exploration of monolithic architecture and material purity. Located in Pattaya, Thailand, and completed in 2006, the residence was fully realized by his own construction firm, Wandeegroup (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The design is a rigorous exercise in Brutalism—exposing structure, material, and texture without ornamentation. The house features a dual-layer concrete shell—an outer and inner skin—that defines both the aesthetic and the performance of the building envelope. Every surface, from the heavy framed glass façades to the solid walls, reflects permanence and strength. Mario Kleff Mario Kleff... More

Designed for a couple who resides in São Paulo, the Sete apartment reflects a livingspace where integration is the priority. The layout was carefully planned to providefunctionality and comfort, with the residents’ extensive art collection and largeopenings to greenery as a backdrop, where natural light is filtered through a cobogówall. Fran Parente The clients requested a home to host family and friends, combining fluidity andversatility. To achieve this, the social areas – gourmet kitchen, dining room, livingroom, and home theater – are interconnected, forming a dynamic and welcomingenvironment. At the same time, the guest rooms were strategically designed tofunction as home offices during the week an... More

The Meadows is a contemporary take on the historic vernacular architecture of Litchfield County. Sited on a sloping lot with sweeping views of the rolling hills surrounding it and surrounded by native meadows down to the treeline, the familiar forms of the house are punctuated by large window openings and sharp clean lines that bring a modern sensibility to a historic barn typography. Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick Amanda Kirkpatrick The interiors feature a cathedral-ceiling great room clad in white oak veneer panels and providing stunning views, partic... More

Nestled in the heart of a majestic mountain, within a vast maple forest, Chalet TISSARAOUATA embodies an architectural vision with a clear objective: show deep respect for the surroundings and impact the land as little as possible. Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet The architectural approach adopted was through extensively, considering the context in a holistic way. The terrain’s topography, the sun’s trajectories, and the natural lines of the landscape were meticulously studied to create a residence that blends in seamlessly with its environment. The chalet, subtly following the contours of the land, becomes more than just a residence but also a place of meditation, a sooth... More

Our team’s main goal in developing the «Poli House» architectural project was to harmoniously blend the house's architecture with the surrounding environment. Stone, wood, and glass are the primary materials used in this house’s exterior and interior design. Andrii Shurpenkov The whole project of the house can be described as a small private complex consisting of three buildings - the main house, a guest house, and a gazebo. When designing, the Bezmirno team connected all zones into a common structure, in a single style. Andrii Shurpenkov The use of panoramic windows unites cutting off the barrier between the exterior and interior space, making it a single whole. Most of the rooms are oriented towards the... More

Casa Makna is nestled in the residential area of Pondok Kelapa, East Jakarta. The residence, completed in 2022, is a testament to the fusion of natural elements, climate response, and minimalist aesthetics. Designed to embrace abundant natural light, Casa Makna House offers a tranquil retreat for its residents. Mario Wibowo At the heart of Casa Makna House lies the client's desire for a bright, airy space. To fulfill this vision, it needs to incorporate various design elements. The entire opening allows an uninterrupted flow of natural light throughout the house, creating a sense of openness and vitality. This integration of light with the minimalist style engenders a serene ambiance and a clean, uncluttered look, satisfying the clien... More

Located on a corner lot, Marinas H House takes advantage of its position to establish a panoramic relationship with the surrounding landscape. Daniela Mac Adden The concrete structure frames the views from the living room and gallery towards the river and the sunset, while the reflections of the infinity pool blend with the adjacent nautical channel, creating a continuous visual connection with the water. Daniela Mac Adden Daniela Mac Adden The house is organized across multiple levels, allowing the social areas to accommodate different uses simultaneously while maintaining privacy between spaces, both inside and outside. This layered organization creates distinct areas for gathering and relaxation while preserving visual c... More

The property is located in close proximity to the sea, but due to the nature of its topography, there is no direct view of it. The area has low grass and shrub vegetation and no existing natural protection from the sun. These factors, together with the investor’s wish for a house larger than the permitted above-ground construction on the island, are fundamental in the development of the project idea. Caption The house is completely sunken into the ground and consists of 13 modules with a square-shaped plan that are combined in different ways to create a spatial organization. The modules are divided into residential units and patio units with the basic principle being that each residential unit has at least one adjacent patio. Th... More

When the desire of a family is to live in an iconic and comfortable house, the design becomes Stone House.The use of this material, perennial and durable, confers that forceful character that every house should have and that transmits shelter and home. Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa The play of wooden volumes and the white concrete covering enriches and reduces the roughness of the limestone, generating more delicate spaces that protect.The Stone House is established as a piece that combines design and technique in equal parts, and allows the generation of a timeless architectural ensemble that emphasizes its Mediterranean character. Ana Quirosa Ana Quirosa Without a doubt, a house that will last in time.... More

This private residence was an exercise in sophisticated design and modern minimalism. The design maximizes natural light with an abundance of fixed and sliding glass throughout the 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. A simple material palette of ipe and white stucco was selected for the exterior, while the interior is warmed with custom walnut cabinetry, Italian marble and brass fixtures. The home was designed with the region’s temperate climate in mind. Sliding doors and operable windows throughout the home offer limitless opportunities for ventilation while radiant heat cement floors and two indoor fireplaces provide warmth on cooler days. The design achieves a true connection between indoors and outdoors in every room. Operable sliding gl... More

William MacCollum   This three-story house sits on five acres atop a small hill at the end of a winding drive in the Great Falls area of Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C. The clients were familiar with Marc’s West Coast work and wanted his talent for framing vistas brought to their view of treetops and distant valleys. William MacCollum They also wanted an economical, modern house of a certain size, and left Marc to design a floor plan that was simple, beautiful, and livable. William MacCollum   The area features mainly traditional homes, but the site being so large, with no close neighbors, the clients felt free to build a fully modern home with lots of glass, through which to enjoy the spectacular s... More