#minimalistarchitecture

Totonoeru ie embodies simplicity and expansive openings, seamlessly integrated into its landscape. The grand structure features large wooden doors and windows that frame breathtaking views of nearby mountains, transforming the living room and private rooms into natural art galleries. Interior walls, finished with a mix of black charcoal and white plaster, reflect outdoor scenery, enhancing the connection to nature. Sobokuya Inc. Courtesy of Sobokuya_by Sobokuya Complemented by meticulously crafted kitchen and sanitary furniture, the spacious living area balances grandeur with delicate craftsmanship. Sobokuya’s signature taiko beams serve as structural elements and striking staircases, traversing the centre of the room to create... More

Katafigio Horizon House is a holiday retreat designed for a family of four, perched on an exceptionally steep site with stunning views of the open sea and sunset. The design concept is rooted in the idea of the house following the natural contours of the mountain, integrating seamlessly with the landscape. Mirto Iatropoulou Mirto Iatropoulou Mirto Iatropoulou Mirto Iatropoulou Mirto Iatropoulou Mirto Iatropoulou The house is accessed via a road that carefully follows the slope, leading to a courtyard carved into the heart of the structure. This courtyard serves as the entry point, with the living room, kitchen, and dining area on one side, and two bedrooms arranged around a small cactus garden on the other. Th... More

When looking for somewhere to build their holiday home the decision was easy for our clients. Their heritage was strongly linked to the remote and rugged lands of the Mani Peninsula in Greece. It was the location on which they had their hearts set for a holiday retreat for their extended, multigenerational family. The plot of land they purchased was set high on a mountainside offering spectacular views, which can only really be compared to travelling on an aeroplane, peering down on the village and the sea below. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:Our task was to create a space for the family to come together whilst also making room for them each to have individual space within the complex. Due to the remote and rather wild location of th... More

The long linear house plan is optimal to take make the most of the sun and breeze. Shamanth Patil Photography This residential project is located in Vakil Garden City, Bengaluru and is a multi-dwelling  6-bedroom residence designed keeping the mandate standards defined by the gated community. Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The design for this project is based entirely by the context provided by the site, climate, surroundings and client’s need for two dwellings in a single plot. One of the main features of the residence is the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design.  Shamanth Patil Photography... More

This design is formulated as a system that represents a hybrid structure of what is architectural and what is natural, balancing the daily needs of humans with structure. The system aims to resemble systems in nature, so that the building interacts with its surroundings and creates a coherent ecosystem from a set of elements and systems that interact with the architectural composition. Caption This house is designed to form an open novel, with each corner of the house forging a new story every day, and new opportunities to explore. That makes these corners a vocabulary for dialogue and communication between inside and outside. The field of view forms an additional space and parallel stories between nature and the architectural space.... More

A skewed plot set in a tight residential area in tripunithura, ernakulam and a one line expectation from the client “a spacious, well ventilated house with minimalistic unique features” has evolved into a skewed monotone house full of vibes. The east facing 5 cents plot is surrounded by a vacant land on to the west, a closely constructed house on the south and a passage for the plot behind on the north. The idea was to use the maximum plot area available keeping the angles intact.   The spaces of the house are juxtaposed as three principal bays. The zigzag entry steps through the central bay leads to a double height foyer space with the living room on to the right side. The living room has a split level ceiling with a lar... More

Project Architect: Surag Viswanathan Iyer Firm: Eminence Architects [Research + Design] Project Location: Panayikulam, Ernakulam, Kerala Client: Basheer AA Site Area: 8.18 Cents (Including the old house) Area: 1980 Sqft Year of Completion: December 2018             The site is located in the suburb of Ernakulam, Kerala. The rectangular plot was with the road to the south-east, a vacant land on the south-west, a house that abuts the boundary on the north-east and the client’s previous house at the back. It was difficult to know if it was day or night, while inside the client’s previous house. A minimal requirement was stated by the client “A spacious house with maximum natural lighting and ventilation with no solid doors between the rooms wi... More