A stunning home that has been orchestrated with
amazing architectural design
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any speak of minimalism – fewer
achieve it. While minimalism has
become a popular trend in the world of
interior design, architecture and art, it is
also highly misunderstood. Often its name
is evoked but its tenets overlooked or
compromised.
To truly understand minimalism, one must
look back to its origins, its inspiration in the
traditional Japanese architecture and the
concept of Zen philosophy. It was defined
aptly by Mies van der Rohe who said: “Less
is more”.
Space that is not occupied is as integral to
the design theory as the space that is. What
is truly necessary? What is superfluous
ornamentation? Minimalist design is not
easy to achieve. It is strict, it is demanding
and it insists on perfect balance and style.
Minimalism demands simple forms and
elegant lines.
Contemporary, open floor plans with
ample natural light are ready made for
minimalism. But the floor plan must remain
simple and flow, uncluttered and unoccupied. What is crucial for the functioning
of the space and what goes beyond, to
the realm of irrelevance? The minimalist
chooses wisely.
This über-contemporary villa on Portugal’s
Silver Coast defines well-balanced and
functional minimalistic design. It bespeaks
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