Nook Residence
This 3,000 square foot white holiday home in Quebec is composed of two irregular, stacked blocks that are interconnected on a steep terrain, with one cantilevering over the other. The white house artfully turns its blank back on the front street, with strategic openings and a large gap that pique one's curiosity as one approaches the house. The white colour and low form blends into the snowscape in winter, as a homage to the great Quebec winters. The interior features a sequence of open-plan living spaces on the upper floor, with outward views to the lake. The lower floor contains the sleeping quarters. A limited material palette such as polished concrete floors, black ceramic tiles, and walnut furniture create both elegance and warmth within the white space.
White Cave House
The White Cave House is made of a series of interconnected forms and voids with a shallow reflecting pool. The building form is simple and monolithic, but holes punctuated into the walls create openings and a courtyard space and terrace. The voids (deemed the Cave) are the main theme of the house, weaving in and out of spaces and wrapping around the house to the courtyard that is visible from the open plan kitchen and living space. Changing sun angles create changing views around the cave.
MM House
This minimalist house in Spain is made up of 4 interconnected white blocks that are oriented in various directions on a sloping site. These boxes take advantage of various views in each direction, with large windows that direct views, each with a different program. The living-dining area overlooks the sea, the kitchen overlooks the vegetable garden, and the bedrooms overlook the more private garden area.
Domus Aurea
The minimal cube house in Mexico is composed of white walls, with the exception of one double-height wall with golden leaf. The architect intended to create light qualities inspired by famous Mexican architect, Luis Barragan. It is oriented to reflect the light from the south. As such, the house would then literally be bathed in a golden light. Its name "Domus Aurea" is latin for Golden House. The house is divided into 3 horizontal planes - the ground floor for entertainment, the first floor for sleeping quarters, and the second for a private relaxation area. Symmetry is present in both vertical and planar form of the house.
Casa Moliner
The Casa Moliner is a minimalist white enclosure surrounded by birch trees and two metre high walls. The 3-storey house has 2 stories above ground, and a lower level sunken below the courtyard with sunken patios, connected by a spiral staircase. Transclucent glazing lights up the interior and narrow windows frame views across the street. The ground floor has a large living and dining area that opens to the surrounding garden, the top floor is the library and workspace, and the basement contains the bathroom and bedroom area.
Villa J2
The minimal white house was designed as a compact home. The organization of the house is largely around one L-shaped floor, with an additional floor with one room. The open-plan living area has the gathering areas with the kitchen and living area along one edge, and the bedrooms along the other edge of the L-layout. A smooth, white spiral staircase forms the focal point of the house, occupying an entire room between the two wings of the house. The skylight above and sliding doors that lead to the terrace from the room create a beautiful, light-filled area reminiscent of winter gardens.