Ways in which minimalism influenced architecture

Minimalism has become pretty popular over the years as a design philosophy and way of life. Minimalist architecture is about achieving better design through simplicity. A simplicity of form, space, detail and color, minimalist design also shows restraint and a careful paring down and editing of spaces to get to a place of clarity. Who doesn’t like clean, open spaces that allow the architecture, the furniture and the materials in the room to breathe? Its simple, honest detailing and simple materials that make minimalism so appealing and why we enjoy creating minimalist spaces because we appreciate calmness, warmth and the beauty that these kinds of spaces exude.

Here are some characteristics of modern minimalist house design:

1. Simplicity in form and function.
2. Uncomplicated cladding and wall finishes.
3. Clean, open, light-filled spaces.
4. Simple detailing devoid of decoration.
5. Strategic use of materials for visual interest, texture and personality.

SIMPLICITY IN FORM AND FUNCTION

Many minimalist houses have a simple, straightforward, efficient plan layout with stacked volumes of spaces. This creates clarity in plan, where spaces are predictable and uncomplicated. Simple forms, open floors plans, minimal interior walls and an emphasis on views and daylight are defining characteristics of many minimal floor plans.

UNCOMPLICATED CLADDING AND WALL FINISHES

Using a simple continuous exterior cladding material can easily provide visual appeal and articulation by expressing the physical characteristics of the materials and their texture.

CLEAN, OPEN, LIGHT-FILLED SPACES

SIMPLE DETAILING DEVOID OF DECORATION

STRATEGIC USE OF MATERIALS FOR VISUAL INTEREST, TEXTURE AND PERSONALITY