Minimalists Take Note

We thought we would spotlight this home, the FU-1 house, today for those of you who love minimalist architecture and decor. While this may not be the most "lived-in" space, it is a gorgeous example of a stark aesthetic...

10.5.9 minimalism 2.jpg We're pretty sure that we could never live in a home like this one--we simply have too much stuff. Stuff that we'd like to keep! But it doesn't stop us from daydreaming of a life free of clutter and visual distraction. Perhaps this would make a nice second home!

Takao Akiyama designed this Meiwamach home called the FU-1 House. We love the interlacing walls that enclose the garden area. In a crowded neighborhood with each home encroaching on its neighbor, we can absolutely appreciate the need for a more calm visual space.

Take a look at more images of this beautiful home on Totonko.

Comments (11)

It's a beautiful house, but if you look at the other pictures it is situated in the middle of a tradition suburban plot. It looks ridiculous there.

posted by Comicgeek on October 5th 2009 at 5:06pm
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FU-2! :)!

posted by JefferyK on October 5th 2009 at 6:02pm
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To the previous posters--my thoughts exactly. The whole thing looks absurd. A giant FU to the cliched, mainstream surroundings. If I were one of the people living in the other buildings I would be mad having to look at this.

posted by sally305 on October 5th 2009 at 6:07pm
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sorry but this is an example of bad minimalism--form with absolutely no function. it's empty!

posted by timmy jr. on October 5th 2009 at 6:32pm
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I would happily live there. Just because the neighbors have to bad taste to live in tract housing doesn't mean everyone has to. FU to the neighbors, they can stay mad.

posted by LBhirise on October 5th 2009 at 6:47pm
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love this home! looks pretty functional to me.

posted by charlenemcbride on October 5th 2009 at 7:31pm
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Surfaces, dahling, surfaces!

posted by btoddster on October 5th 2009 at 7:59pm
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Empty as the attitude.

posted by chicity1126 on October 5th 2009 at 8:47pm
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I absolutely love it!!! It would be perfect for me.

posted by williamsweyr on October 5th 2009 at 9:59pm
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What a beautiful home. Reminds me of the case study houses in LA, and also homes in Palm Springs.

posted by sunspot42 on October 6th 2009 at 1:00am
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I'm in LOOOOOOOVE!