In a certain respect, design is an inherent act of maximalism, as it consists of adding onto the core function of a thing to make it aesthetically attractive, but 'House Brotero' rethinks that concept. The new apartment in Lisbon is ironically devoid of traditional design features, making it juxtapose starkly against the brighter and more ebullient homes that surround it.
House Brotero is entirely whitewashed, which is its first minimalist conceit. The apartment also aims to remove all but the most necessary design flourishes. Its windows are all perfectly even and square, and the roof and walls are all flat and normal. The only bit of character in the apartment's design comes in the interior, in which there is a courtyard that has a partially covered area.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Minimalist Design
- House Brotero's minimalist design challenges traditional maximalist concepts of design.
- Intentional Contradiction
- The ironic lack of design in House Brotero intentionally contradicts the brighter and more ebullient homes around it.
- Functional Aesthetics
- By removing unnecessary design features, House Brotero emphasizes the core function of the apartment while maintaining a sleek aesthetic.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Interior Design
- The minimalist and intentionally contradictory approach employed by House Brotero opens up opportunities for innovative architectural and interior design solutions.
- Real Estate
- Minimalist design's continued surge in popularity offers real estate developers the opportunity to create functional and visually interesting homes and apartments.
- Manufacturing
- The shift towards minimalist design presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create streamlined products with functional aesthetics.
