Architecture/Interior Design












The Mishima House was designed by Keiji Ashizawa Design and is an example of beautiful minimalist Japanese architecture. This abode in Tokyo seems to be the result of its surrounding urban environment. Its asymmetrical shape makes it stand out, but at the same time requires an ingenious layout. 


The interior design seems to mirror the exterior landscape and features intriguing steel supports which are intentionally left uncovered, for an original visual effect. The rooms are spacious and have interesting inclined walls, as a result of the crib’s overall form.







http://freshome.com/2011/10/19/minimalist-japanese-architecture-the-mishima-house/


Atelier Tekuto, the designers of the Cell Brick House

The skin of the house is what makes it so special. It displays a fascinating pattern of holes that rise up from a pebble-covered base. Small steel boxes were placed one on top of the next to shape a rectangular block that shelters the interior living spaces. The interiors are brought to life by the personal belongings of the inhabitants, displayed on the special shelves. This creates an interesting personalized space that can become a little overwhelming at times.





http://freshome.com/2011/06/24/minimalist-japanese-residence-flaunting-a-fascinating-facade/


To see more examples of beautiful Japanese architecture, visit this link;

http://www.homedesignfind.com/architecture/eastern-delights-9-minimalist-japanese-homes/

Mies Van der Rohe* is one of the most important architects of his time. Together with Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, he has had a profound influence on cityscape's of the 20th century.

The essence of Mies's architectural philosophy is in his famous and sometimes derided phrase, "Less is more." 
This means, he says, having "the greatest effect with the least means." 
Some of the best examples of the less-is-more approach are among the buildings Mies has designed for the Illinois Tech campus—simple, clean-lined constructions of glass ribbed with steel, which well serve their uncomplicated purpose as lighted areas for study. Similarly, his twin glass apartment skyscrapers on Chicago's lakefront make the most of the view

When I studied Interior Design, I visited the famous 'Barcelona Pavillion' and it was impressive!..I loved the lines, the marble, water, and sleekness of what appears to have been designed for the rich and famous. Although, it's missing the comforts of soft tactile furnishings, apart from his leather 'Barcelona chairs' to be able to comfortably live there, yet it oozes class.




I try to connect his ethos with that of Dieter Rams and have come to the conclusion that his modernist, simplistic approach does resonate through Dieter's products. Ludwig was a craftsman a stonemason's son, while dieter was also focused on making, trying new materials and experimenting with form.













Milan 2010: french designer Mathieu Lehanneur presented a bed for curing insomnia in the Zona Tortona district of Milan last week. 

Once Upon a Dream by french designer Mathieu Lehanneur
The bed lulls users to sleep by enclosing them in automatically-closing curtains then gradually dropping the temperature and lighting, while levels of gentle white noise rise to block out external sounds.

automatic closing curtain
Called Once Upon a Dream, the project was designed for champagne marque Veuve Clicquot’s hotel in Rheims, France.






























Drifted, by Lee Borthwick, is an architectural relief constructed from a variety of recycled MDF pieces and driftwood for the 5th floor of the Arts Council England's new offices. Drifted is part of the In the Attic series of nine different pieces of Borthwick's work.











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