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Ten modernist living rooms that celebrate minimalist open-plan interiors
Modernism, an architectural movement that originated in the 1930s, continues to exert a significant influence on contemporary interior design. This lookbook delves into ten distinct living rooms that embody the core principles of modernist aesthetics, emphasizing open-plan layouts, functional and adaptable furniture, and minimalist design. The selection aims to provide visual inspiration, showcasing how these elements translate into diverse residential and hospitality settings.
The featured spaces demonstrate the versatility of modernist principles across different geographical and architectural contexts. For instance, a Barbican flat in the UK by Takero Shimazaki Architects blends brutalist architecture with Japanese aesthetics, incorporating tatami mats and concrete walls to create a unique modernist living environment. In contrast, the renovation of Hotel Valley Ho in Arizona by Anissa Mendil revisits the hotel's original 1956 design by Edward L. Varney, featuring open-plan kitchen-living rooms with low-slung, pared-back furniture and functional cabinetry, consistent with the period's style.
Another example of a renovation project is Villa Weinberg in Denmark, where homeowners Mette and Martin Weinberg, in collaboration with Friis & Moltke, transformed a 1940s cottage. The living spaces are adorned with floor-to-ceiling oil-treated oak boards, complemented by large, boxy windows that enhance natural light within the interiors. Similarly, John Wardle Architects redesigned a Melbourne home, Kew Residence, to include bespoke Victorian ash shelving and plinths for eclectic ornaments, alongside expansive windows framing the living room, which features iconic Take a Line for a Walk armchairs.
New constructions also showcase modernist influences. Whidbey Island Farm in Washington, designed by MW Works, comprises three rectilinear volumes around a central courtyard. Its open-plan living room features soft colors and earthy finishes, harmonizing with the geometric architectural forms and offering views of the surrounding meadow. Biscuit Loft by OWIU Studio in Downtown Los Angeles, a converted factory apartment, draws inspiration from minimalist Asian design. It features a spacious living area with functional furniture, including varied shades of wooden shelving, and distinctive modernist pieces like a Pierre Jeanneret Chandigarh Easy Chair.
Teton House in Wyoming, by Olson Kundig, offers panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The living room features a collection of dark-colored geometric seating arranged around a central fireplace, reflecting the mountainous landscape. The facade includes large wooden shutters operated by pulleys, demonstrating a blend of functionality and aesthetic.
Apartment renovations in modernist buildings further highlight the style's enduring appeal. A Brasília apartment by Debaixo do Bloco Arquitetura, located in a 1960s residential building, adopted an open-plan layout while carefully preserving original elements like granilite flooring and integrating low-lying wood shelving units. Mies van der Rohe's iconic Farnsworth House in Illinois, a rectilinear glass residence, exemplifies modernist architecture. A recent installation redecorated the house with period-appropriate furnishings, including curvy woven lounge chairs and a geometric rug in the spacious living room, showcasing how modernist spaces can be adapted with functional and aesthetically coherent pieces.
Finally, the Smith Residence in Canada by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple, a cluster of gabled Corten steel structures resembling traditional fishing huts, features main living spaces accessible by wide outdoor steps. The low-rise buildings allow for open-plan interiors, such as a living room with tan-brown leather sofas and a light-wood paneled ceiling, further illustrating the adaptable nature of modernist design.
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