Minimalist
architecture which has been in fashion for a number of years is also
referred to as minimalism. It basically involves the employment of
simple designs without fancy ornamentation or heavy decorations. The
propagators of minimalism are of the opinion that restricting
architectural design to its bare essential elements brings into light
the real essence of architecture.
Minimalist
designs and its elements convey the message “beauty in simplicity”.
The idea of minimalism has gained popularity over the last few years
as a new philosophy of living life. Minimalist architecture is all
about beauty through simplicity in space, details, materiality and
color. Minimalist architecture design also involves careful editing
of places so as to accentuate clarity.
Who does not
like open spaces that allow the furniture, the architecture and the
entire room to breathe? It is the honest and simplest detailing of
materials that makes minimalist architecture design so appealing. We
have come to appreciate minimalist architecture because of its
warmth, the calmness and the exquisite beauty that the minimalist
spaces have in themselves.
Characteristics
of minimalist architecture:
● Simplicity
in function and form
Most of the
minimalist houses have a straightforward, simple and an efficient
plan layout that is stacked with lots of space. Such a lucid layout
plan has spaces that are uncomplicated and predictable. Open floor
plans, simple forms, minimalist interior walls and modest areas of
storage are the main characteristics of these minimalist houses. The
simple forms, minimalist interior walls and modest areas of storage
are the main characteristics of these minimalist floor plans.
● Clean,
light filled and open spaces
And
uncomplicated open floor plan between the living areas and the
kitchen allows abundance of light to fill up the space. Clean modern
detailing on the wall, simple spaces and solving a neutral color
which may be added with few splashes of any vibrant hue gives
interesting and calm appeal.
● Simple
detailing on the wall without decoration
Many
minimalist homes are characterized by clean stairs, cabinetry and
sharp details, boiling down architecture design to only what is
necessary.
Instead of
recessed panels, flat slab panels create a sharper and smart look.
Crisp and clean details on the window eliminate the unnecessary need
of trim work.
It is not
always necessary exhausting all your possessions and depriving
yourself while building a house. It is rather advised to choose the
clarity, order and calmness. Focusing on few important elements draws
better attention to the color, shape and the texture of materials and
in the spaces which we inhabit.
