The Olnick Spanu House is a Reinterpretation of a Minimalist Classic
Amelia Roblin — March 1, 2011 — Art & Design
References: campobaeza & contemporist
The similarities between the Olnick Spanu House and the Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe are utterly uncanny. The original minimalist home was built in 1951 in Plano Illinois and this contemporary interpretation finds its 21st century roots in Garrison New York.
Designed by Alberto Campo Baeza, this elegant abode features pronounced horizontal emphases through the sweeping patio and the overhanging roof. Expansive curtain wall windows make the home a virtual fishbowl of exposed interior activity and at night, the country dwelling becomes a beacon, lighting up its lot like a glowing lantern. The main floor of the Olnick Spanu House embraces an open-concept plan, as unobstructed by piers and walls as possible to allow liberal movement within.
The transparent Olnick Spanu House differs from its predecessor thanks to further occupiable space that's hidden underground within a vault of smooth ashen stone. Complete with a panoramic view of the hills ahead, this is one domicile I'd die to live in.
Designed by Alberto Campo Baeza, this elegant abode features pronounced horizontal emphases through the sweeping patio and the overhanging roof. Expansive curtain wall windows make the home a virtual fishbowl of exposed interior activity and at night, the country dwelling becomes a beacon, lighting up its lot like a glowing lantern. The main floor of the Olnick Spanu House embraces an open-concept plan, as unobstructed by piers and walls as possible to allow liberal movement within.
The transparent Olnick Spanu House differs from its predecessor thanks to further occupiable space that's hidden underground within a vault of smooth ashen stone. Complete with a panoramic view of the hills ahead, this is one domicile I'd die to live in.
Trend Themes
1. Horizontal Emphases - There is an opportunity to create minimalist homes with pronounced horizontal emphases through the sweeping patio and the overhanging roof.
2. Fishbowl Living - There is an opportunity to create virtual fishbowl living experience through expansive curtain wall windows.
3. Underground Living - There is an opportunity to create hidden underground occupiable space for minimalist homes.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can take inspiration from this design and incorporate the trends into their own work to create minimalist homes that are subtly different and unique.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can incorporate these newer design trends into their projects to create minimal yet luxurious homes that will appeal to high-end customers.
3. Construction - Construction companies can adopt newer materials and methods to build homes with these design trends, creating an opportunity to differentiate themselves in the market and offer more customized housing solutions.
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