'The chase has an unintended purpose-that of a visual barrier, thus blocking a direct view into the workings of the busy open plan kitchen,' says Weinreich. Illustrating aesthetic restraint-a key concept in formal simplicity and architectural minimalism-Weinreich renovated a Central Park South home built on 'principles of ergonomics, functionality and sustainability.' Working within a space with inherited elements that could not be altered, such as the existing plumbing chase (a false wall used to conceal plumbing ), Weinreich prioritized reducing the bulk problem.

'Proponents of minimalism believe that condensing the content and form of a design to its bare essentials reveals the true 'essence of architecture.'' 'Minimalist architecture involves the use of reductive design elements, without ornamentation or decoration,' says Lilian H. While minimalist architecture also aims to condense content and streamline form and structure, it has a complex language on its own. The clients have extremely active lives and need their home to be restful, not stimulating to the eye.'Ī Central Park kitchen by Lilian H. In a minimalist condominium living room designed by Brown and his team, he says, 'All of the furniture was purposeful-chairs to comfortably sit in, tables for drinks, hidden window treatments to allow views from this high-story residence, a fireplace to warm. They must work well together in their basic shape.' These pieces need to speak to one another and relate in regards to things like line, color, mass, etc. For example, in a dining room, you need a table and chairs. You still need all of the items in a space for it to function, but in minimalist decor, 'form' is very important.

' should be functional and add value to the space.

For example, the people in the space or the view from the window might be more important than the room’s decoration,' says Robert Brown of Robert Brown Interior Design. ' Minimalism allows something other than the space to be the focus. Mandarin Oriental Residences Condominium by Robert Brown Interior Design.

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