minimal architecture Archives | ek magazine | Architectural Publications https://ek-mag.com/tag/minimal-architecture/ Architecture, Interior Design and Contemporary Design Projects Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:13:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-ek_Logo-black-32x32.jpg minimal architecture Archives | ek magazine | Architectural Publications https://ek-mag.com/tag/minimal-architecture/ 32 32 Lake Tai Villa | Jiangsu, China https://ek-mag.com/lake-tai-villa-jiangsu-china/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:31:13 +0000 https://ek-mag.com/?p=153575 This article by Konstantinos was published on ek magazine | Architectural Publications.

Α series of permeable boundaries unify interior and exterior spaces

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Visual transparencies

Located in the vicinity of Jiangsu Province’s famous Lake Tai, the project’s site occupies a space of over 1,000m2. The design visually and spatially connects the interior and exterior spaces of the residence, dissolving all material boundaries.

 

Design Philosophy

The residence has a minimalist architectural aesthetic. By carefully modulating their degrees of transparency, the spaces are both individually defined as well as collectively interconnected. This is achieved through the creation of design elements in varied proportions as well as a wide selection of materials. Varying window heights create distinct relationships with the exterior courtyard.

 

Interior Layout

The considered modulations of the interior layout create a continuous, uninterrupted sequence of views of the courtyard. A descending, exterior staircase connects the courtyard with the basement, where a second spiral, marble staircase leads back up to the first floor’s main hall. On the ground floor, the living room is organized as an expansive open-plan space with minimalist floor-to-ceiling windows that add a sense of transparency between the indoor and outdoor areas. The custom-designed recessed light creates a unique visual effect in the overhead structure. It provides direction to this longitudinal room, indicating the route to the adjacent spaces. Finally, a narrow corridor opens up to the dining room space, which is imbued with natural light.

 

Material Palette

The natural material selection aims to construct a cohesive visual result, further enhancing the sense of architectural flow within the space. The warm tones and wood textures give the large open space an aura of elegance. A tall, curved wall cladded in timber encloses the sitting area, while a series of dark wood veneer panels create a sense of spatial enclosure throughout the space.

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]]> Mind your Style | Retail Showroom in Athens https://ek-mag.com/mind-your-style-retail-showroom-in-athens/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:31:06 +0000 https://ek-mag.com/?p=152947 This article by Konstantinos was published on ek magazine | Architectural Publications.

A backdrop for online content creation

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Staging Illumination

The project features a 250 m2 contemporary clothing showroom. The overall ambition for the space was to surpass the conventional store concept and instead create an “Instagram-worthy” stage for online content creation.

 

Design Philosophy

The key concept was to create a harmonious interplay between lighting and volume. A series of lighting effects enhance the horizontal and vertical surfaces, ensuring uniformity and visual continuity within the space. Each function is accentuated through tailored lighting strategies. Distinct emphasis is placed on the changing room lighting, transforming them into a “stage” appropriate for filming. A white curtain wall serves as a backdrop for displaying the latest clothing collections, placed on thin metallic racks. Controlled natural daylight is used in conjunction with warm uplighting to achieve a smooth gradient effect.

 

Design Layout and Materials

Curved minimal lines form intermediate vaults that alternate between dividing the space into functional zones and creating voids for clothing displays. The space has a minimalist aesthetic, painted in off-white and warm hues, and cladded with natural material finishes. Curtains are used as dividers to counteract the existing low ceiling height and serve as accent elements throughout the space.

 

Lighting Design

The lighting design has been carried out by CK design Lighting and plays a pivotal role in the showroom’s design. Key lighting fixtures include adjustable spotlights on minimal ceiling-mounted tracks to illuminate the clothing displays. Concealed lighting is integrated into furniture pieces such as tables, shelves, mirrors, and the reception desk to soften the overall lighting scheme. Floor-recessed linear uplighters are used to illuminate the large openings, creating a gradient effect that serves as a backdrop for the showroom. Decorative white pendant balls are placed above the working counters, providing diffused light. The lighting color and temperature compliment the neutral color scheme of the space. Their anti-glare features and high Color Rendering Index accurately illuminate the clothes and accessories, while providing the appropriate lighting for photography and filming.

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