
The modern minimalist decor is a style that rejoices in clean lines and an open space. The Takao Shiotsuka Atelier architect firm designed this home to face the sea which welcomes in the great visuals with expansive windows. The exterior floor is covered with white gravel and its surrounded by outside walls, making it feel like the interior of a room. This type of modern house architecture is in many ways timeless, this interior design style is not about leaving spaces empty, but about creating a room where everything has a function. Modern minimalist decor is, then, for people looking for organization amid the chaotic surroundings of life and modern society. [Read more...]
Japanese Architecture Homes – Weekend House by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier
House in Tasmania by BLOXAS Architects
The project, an extension of a typical three bedroom 70s house, investigates the simplicity of light in form, colour, and detail. The design features a new main bedroom with floor to ceiling windows, bathroom, walk-in-robe, hallway joinery and a timber deck to the north. The plan pulls back to create two private courtyards, one seemingly internal, featuring Japanese Maple trees. These bind the design on two opposing sides, one now creating a more apparent and appealing entrance to the home. Original and reclaimed material selections, such as an old Huon Valley barge, was used (in the timber decking and contemplation seating) to contrast the white planes of the blade privacy walls. [Read more...]
Minimalist Wooden House with Gardens by Tetsuo Kondo Architects
This minimalist two-story white wooden house designed by Tetsuo Kondo Architects, located in Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPAN. Neighboring houses are built up against the lot on both sides but a lush forest spreads to the back while a view down to Yokohama city can be enjoyed to the front. The rooms are organized vertically and by mixing exterior spaces into the house, the surrounding can be felt at all times. Gardens are placed accessible from each room and openings are aimed in various directions so that the view of the sky and forest can be enjoyed even through other rooms. This home with a peculiar pitched roof blends into the building context and maintains various types of relationships with the exterior. They will create a pleasant lifestyle with the help of surrounding environment.
Structure : wood frame, reinforced concrete, 2 stories, 1 basement
Architect: Tetsuo Kondo Architects – via
Photos: Ken’ichi Suzuki
Japanese Ultra Minimalist Compact Houses by Schemata Architecture

Called Paco house. It’s is Japanese step in small houses concept designed by Jo Nagasaka+Schemata Architecture Office. The Paco house is packs alternative energies into small house but this sweet design – brings minimalist design in such container houses. This eco-friendly self-contained accommodation features solar and wind energy, water recycling and a biodegradable toilet. The Paco house can put in your garden or on your favorite surf place. [Read more...]









