Minimalist House
There’s a difference between sparse and minimalist, for one example here is the Minimalist House, by Shinichi Ogawa & Associates.
This strip design is built on a 18x3M block, with each area logically divided to get the most out of each living space, without feeling claustrophobic. The hot humid climate of Okinawa where the Minimalist House is built was also considered with eaves designed to be controlled to direct just the right amount of sunlight into the space.
I just love the perfect balance and understanding for the need of space, with the most open area for the courtyard, which is enjoyed by the living room, the dining room and the bedroom without any physical separations. Another minimalist dream home come true.
- 07.08.2010 .
- Paul PJ Cheng .
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- Architecture & Interior design
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- House
- Agency:
- http://www.shinichiogawa.com/
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- Okinawa, Japan
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Wow. This is awesome, if only you could just go and ‘buy’ one.
Unfortunately there isn’t a WalMart of Minimalist homes, but maybe that’s for the better.
I love the 3-in-1 room with glass windows to the courtyard. It feels incredibly open yet so private and cozy at the same time. Such a powerful space for such a minimalistic design.
Not a post about electronic music like I expected, but still awesome.
Very nice!
Just love that court yard and that they use the same floor inside out. Hard surfaced floor gives me pleasure :)
Looks a bit tight at some parts. I would feel that the study room could be called claustrophobic.
I wish I could have one of these houses!
Sublime. It would be surreal to live in that house.