Minimalist design features a glass patio in the center of the house

Increasingly chosen to compose environments all over the world, the minimalist style shows that it is possible to innovate using a neutral base, including on the facade of the residence. To do this, it is necessary to combine good taste and creativity . The "Connected Courtyard House" , named and designed by Naf Architecht & Design , was created for a family in Tokyo. The highlight of the construction was the glass courtyard , introduced into the center of the house, and connects all the rooms distributed in the three levels. The glass patio is open and has everything a balcony needs: lush plants, a living area and even a sink and electric barbecue. Incorporating vegetation has its advantages - in addition to the aesthetic power it brings to the decor - such as making the air cleaner, the space is cooler and natural light has a privileged entrance . The house was built on a 200 m² plot of land . The garden located in the center of the house was not by chance! It was created as an option to protect the plants, since the house is very close to a road.

The carpentry was ideal for ensuring the minimalist style in the house . With practical solutions and few items incorporated into the project, wood was the protagonist in the creation of functional cabinets and a countertop in the kitchen. By mixing the color of natural wood with white , a classic and very cozy look was created. The kitchen was a practical example of sophistication and elegance. The use of cabinets allowed the architects to leave only the appliances visible : cooktop, oven, sink and refrigerator. While the other essential items for the space were "hidden". On the third floor, a small library was created in the corridor to give the previously empty space a well-defined function, and which also brought a fun aspect to the space - without compromising circulation .