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1. Minimalism
Modern Architecture
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THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE
ARD 3143

2. Introduction
• Minimalist architecture, sometimes referred
to as ‘minimalism', involves the use of
simple design elements, without
ornamentation or decoration.
• Minimalist architecture is about achieving
a better design through simplicity –
a simplicity of form, space, material, detail,
and color.
• Condensing the form of a design to its
bare essentials, reveals the true “essence
of architecture” spaces to get to a place
of clarity.
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3. Minimalist
architectural style
Characteristics include:
1) Simplicity in form and
function.
• Simple house design.
• Straightforward efficient
plan and elevation.

4. 2) Pure geometric
forms

5. 3) Uncomplicated cladding &
wall finishes.
• Using a simple continuous exterior
cladding material can easily provide
visual appeal by expressing the
physical characteristics of the
materials and their texture.
4) Repetition to give a sense
of order and unification.

6. 5) Simple, light-filled,
open spaces
• Open floor plan
• Lots of natural light
“Simplicity is the essence of
happiness”
-cedric bledsoe

7. Theory base in
Minimalism
Architecture

8. What is Minimalism
in Architecture:
• In minimalist architecture, design
elements strive to convey the message of
simplicity.
• The basic geometric forms, elements
without decorations, simple materials and
the repetitions of structures represent a
sense of order and essential quality.
• The movement of natural light in buildings
reveals simple and clean spaces.
• The idea of minimalism can be described
as “less is more”.
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9. The Minimalist
Theory
The critical idea of the
minimalist theory is to
minimize the extent to
which instructional
materials obstruct
learning and focus the
design on activities that
support learner-directed
activity and
accomplishment.

10. Minimalist
Architecture
Concept
• The concept of Minimalist architecture is
to strip everything down to its essential
quality and achieve simplicity.
• Minimalist architects look deeply into
spiritual dimension and the invisible.

11. Simplicity vs. Minimalism

12. Refrences:
• http://www.yr-architecture.com/5-
characteristics-of-modern-minimalist-
house-
designs/#:~:text=Minimalist%20architectu
re%20is%20about%20achieving,to%20a%
20place%20of%20clarity
• https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wi
ki/Minimalist_architecture
• https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theo
ries/minimalism
• https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wi
ki/Minimalist_architecture
• https://www.slideshare.net/MayurWaghu
lde3/minimalism-architecture

13. Case studies for
Minimalism
Architecture

14. Barcelona
Pavilion
• Architects: Mies van der
Rohe and Lilly Reich.
• Pavilion - Spain
• Year: 1929
This building was used for the
official opening of the
German section of the
exhibition.
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15. • It is an important building in the history of
modern architecture, known for its simple
form and its spectacular use of excessive
materials, such as marble and travertine.
• The same features of minimalism can be
applied to the prestigious furniture
specifically designed for the building,
including the iconic Barcelona chair .

16. Concept
• The concept while designing this
building was “Less is more”.
• The concept was ”An ideal zone of
tranquility" for the visitors that wanted
to experience a visual attraction.
• The pavilion had to display no exhibits
except a single sculpture, the building
was an exhibit itself, because of its
unique aesthetic quality, the building
was pronounced an exhibit for visitors
to see.

17. • Free plan, the layout of the building
consists of a single-story, horizontal
volume, with several interconnected
areas. There are no closed rooms, but
the layout of walls and glass panels
which guides the visitors.
• Visitors were intentionally led in a
puzzle-like corridor instead of a straight
line, the spaces in-between are spaced
out, wide or narrow.

19. Refrences:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcelona_
Pavilion
• https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ad-
classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-
der-rohe
• https://barcelonapavilion.weebly.com
/context.html
• https://study.com/academy/lesson/ba
rcelona-pavilion-plan-materials-
construction.html

20. Minimalism
second case
study

21. Diamanten Cabin
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22. Diamanten
Cabin
• The Diamanten cabin is called the
“Diamond” in Norwegian.
• It was built in 2019 by the A38
Arkitekter architect, in Norway.
• This design challenges traditional
ideas of how architecture in the
mountains should be.
• Its an exercise in the juxta-positioning
of modern minimalist form with the
ancient Norwegian wooden
buildings.

23. The concept
The concept is based on
minimal interference with
nature, which requires a
very sturdy central column
structurally supporting the
annex. This allows the
existing terrain to remain
almost untouched.

24. The interior:
• The space inside is very
simple and speaks for itself.
• It has large windows in the
wall and roof that provide
fantastic views of the valley
bellow and the sky above.

25. Elevations:

26. Floor plan and Section

27. References:
• https://www.a38arkitekter.no/pr
osjekter#/new-gallery-1/
• https://uncrate.com/diamanten
-cabin/
• https://www.beautifullife.info/ur
ban-design/geometric-wooden-
cabin-diamanten-cabin/
• https://www.trendhunter.com/tr
ends/diamanten-cabin