Lean on by Peter van de Water for Cascando beautifully removes the unnecessary elements of your typical clothes rack. The reduction of this utilitarian object down to an almost singular element means there’s no need to tuck it away with shame in the corner of your room.
The Sorte House by A.L.X shows what thinking big on a small site can achieve. As with all innercity, japanese housing the high density style of living lends itself to creative architectural soloutions that challenge what we in the west would consider for a residence. Of particualr note in this project are the carefully positioned windows and apertures which frame the view towards the city in unexpected ways.
Also by Chroonkit Thahong we have another fantastic loft in New York’s East Village entitled The Flower Box. In contrast to the last post, this space features more neutral tones and exudes a restrained minimalist aesthetic. I particularly like the addition of the flower boxes as it provides a landscape opportunity often lost in high density apartment living.
This home/studio is by Japanese group Eastern Design Office and is sited in Gojo, Japan. “Designed for a craftsman making crests for clothing, the residence comprises a workshop, living room and bedroom with two courtyards in between.” Im particularly drawn to the simplicity of the space. Reduced to its barest essentials in terms of furniture and materials the space embodies a sense of honesty and attention to craft which I find refreshing.
F-White house by Takuro Yamamoto is a beautifully crafted residence sited in Kashiwa prefecture, Chiba. The connection between spaces and the centrally located courtyard harks back to a more traditional style of Japanese housing, contemporized through the use of material and the lack of ornamentation.
The South harbor Resort was recently completed by SUPPOSE Design Office in Hiroshima, Japan. Here,the warmth of the timber offsets the minimal lines of the architecture, providing a calming respite from the city beyond. I especially like the operable facade which dissolves the boundary between interior/exterior and provides a connection to the reflecting pool adjacent.
The Tanaka residence by Katsufumi kubota cuts some pretty sharp lines through the scenery of Yokosuka city. Apart from some stunningly simple spaces, the house also features a rather suprising pirate-esque plank on its coastal side.
I know this project has done the rounds on the Architecture blogs but due to my extended tumblr hiatus I decided to include it. The Plus House by Mount Fuji Architects is one of the most pure expressions of minimalism I have seen in a very long time. The sharpness of the buildings silhouette is perfectly expressed through the light marble cladding which seems to encompass both interior and exterior surfaces. Beautiful.
