150 Best Minimalist House Ideas (2014)

Architect: Marià Castelló

Location: Formentera, Spain

Photography: Lourdes Grivé, EPDSE

This project consisted of the extension of an existing house located on the western side of the Spanish island Formentera. The rustic landscape guided the design. A new annex is composed of two sections. There is a spacious, public living room and a kitchen separated by sliding panels. A more private section includes an office, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

The new construction is accessible through a deck, which is protected from the strong sunlight by an L-shaped canopy. The canopy is made of square steel tubing painted white to match the house.

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Sliding panels can be custom sized and made of nearly any rigid material.

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Add texture if a bathroom seems too cold or sterile. Use wood to create a more natural and inviting feeling, but don’t overdo it—doing so would interfere with a clean look.