Displaying posts labeled "Minimalist"

Modern meets old world in an Austin home

Posted on Tue, 22 Apr 2025 by KiM

Modern and minimal, dramatic yet approachable, with ethnic touches and the pièce de résistance – a courtyard space to allow for privacy in a city setting. This is magical! Designed by Mohon Interiors; Styling: Adam Fortner; Architect: Chas Architects; Photos: Lisa Romerein.

A House to Gather

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2025 by midcenturyjo

A House to Gather, by Melbourne-based architectural firm Sibling, is a warm and efficient extension designed for a young couple known for their generous hospitality. Built on a modest site and budget, the project transforms a narrow workers cottage into a vibrant space for hosting 2 to 30 guests. The design prioritizes natural light, open space, and connection to the outdoors. With colourful joinery, custom tiles, skylights, and clever spatial planning, the home reflects the couple’s joyful spirit and love of sharing meals.

Photography by Christine Francis.

A minimal modern home in Austin, Texas

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025 by KiM

This may be a simple home consisting of essentially a box with a gabled roof, but the beauty is in the simplicity of it. A burnished stucco exterior, metal roof, Douglas fir framed windows, and a central double height living space make it feel grand and soooo bright and airy. I loooove the large steel trellis added at the back of the house for some much needed shade. Modern, minimal and really cool. Designed by Side Angle Side for photographer Casey Dunn (his photos, obviously).

From the moment you step through the front door, the glimpses of the garden filter softly through Lillelund (“little forest”) – a name that honours the client’s Danish heritage and speaks to a sense of tranquillity and nature. The 1914 Californian Bungalow has been reimagined by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects with a modern addition, creating a dynamic interplay between light-filled new spaces and heritage details like scalloped ceilings and brick arches. An arched portal signifies the transition from old to new, where vaulted ceilings, a floating concrete island and mesmerising curves elevate the living zone. Rich with family history and artistic collaboration, the home reflects a timeless design grounded in beauty, memory and craft.

Photography by Tom Ferguson.

Relogged

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2025 by midcenturyjo

Relogged by Ukrainian architectural and interior design firm balbek bureau is a private home located on a riverside green zone, originally built as a log cabin and reimagined to reflect the client’s contemporary lifestyle. The redesign reinterprets classic log house aesthetics with minimalist geometry, concrete floors, and a moody yet warm palette. Inspired by Rick Owens’ Concordia apartment, the interior is grungy and utilitarian, softened by custom furniture and vintage pieces. Minimal intervention preserved the log structure, while open layouts, dark-stained wood, and metal elements give the home a bold, modern edge rooted in comfort, creativity, and deep collaboration with the client.

Photography by Andrey Bezuglov, Maryan Beresh.