「ha」 hosaka hironobu architect associate
Minimalist Design Residences|Introduction to Architecture Firms|Spatial Beauty Distilled to Its Essence
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Minimal design is an architectural approach that pares decoration down to the extreme and articulates beauty through the proportions of material, light, and space. Although it appears simple at first glance, behind it lie rigorous material selection, dimensional precision, and the skillful integration of storage—reflecting advanced technical mastery and uncompromising attention to detail. The negative space of an uncluttered interior quiets the occupant’s mind and enriches everyday life. Encountering a studio that embeds this philosophy in its designs is the first step toward creating a minimalist home. Here we introduce design practices that have realized highly pure minimalist interiors.
In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
「ha」 hosaka hironobu architect associate
3-8-9 Oji, Kita-ku, Tokyo
KICHI ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
4-6-3 Kenkyu Gakuen, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Coo Planning
201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Yu Architectural Design Studio
159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
an Archi-Lab. First-Class Architect Office
Heights S&A 2F, 4-20-31 Awaji, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
KASA ARCHITECTS
2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo
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