The idea of

minimalism in architecture

The idea of

minimalism in architecture

Understanding the content and aspects of minimalism in architecture. Establishing

Inferences to adopt and apply standards of minimalism in architecture.

•HYPOTHESIS:

Minimalism is a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced

to its necessary elements. It means limiting to achieve a desired effect.

The idea of

minimalism in architecture

It is about simplifying an equation of design to its clear and simple form.

The idea of

minimalism in architecture

Minimalism is bringing everything down to necessary and fully functional

aspect in design which simplifies the user experience

The idea of

minimalism in architecture

Minimalism is a very broad subject to be discussed. For every master architect minimalism can

be different, for some it can be “less minimalist” or for some it can be “More minimalist”. In

some cases it’s adopted due to less space or low budget or to save time. To me it means

minimalism of quality or minimalism of quantity

minimalism To me

The concept of minimalism in architecture is to strip

everything down to its essential quality and achieve

simplicity. The idea is not completely without

ornamentation; but that all parts, details and joinery

are considered as reduced to a stage where no one

can remove anything further to improve the design.

Concept of

minimalism

Element of

minimalism

• Materials • Colour • Line • Shape • Spatial planning

Aspect of

minimalism

o Doing Functional Elements

o Simple Form

o Horizontal And Vertical Lines

o Basic Geometry And Forms

o Movement Of Natural Light

o Repetition Of Structures:

o Open Space / Planning

o Transparency

Stand point to

achieve

minimalism

• Getting Rid Of Unnecessary

• Embracing Simple Forms

• Losing The Design In Patterns

•Contains Meaningful Colours

•Stay’s Clean In Terms Of Space

•Materialism

•Showing The Structural Member

•Transparency In Structures

•Vertical And Horizontal Line

•Clean Textures

Design topic & it’s

relation

minimalism

APPROACH

Minimalism provides a much easier user

friendly design when looking at and using

a design. The design shows only

understandable, easy and clear spaces

with required details. There is no clutter

and confusion, with every detail

containing significance and maximum

functionality. While thinking of a design

typology, the aim was to build for people

who believe in the philosophy of

MINIMALISM.

WHY A MEDITATION CENTER ?

A meditation center is a place where

people come to attain peace of mind,

away from the complexities and

complications of their life. It’s a space

where people require simple form, space

and a minimalist surrounding to gain a

silent peace of mind. The built form has a

significance of beauty, clarity, and

simplicity. People come to meditation

center with a view of training their mind,

balancing the disturbed mind, to stay

calm, empty the mind and attain a simple

form of life. Simplicity and other quality of

minimalism helps us gives a desired built

form for the purpose of living a simple life

to get rid of complexities in life.

Site Selection

Location: The site is on the outskirts of Mumbai city in vasind,

thane district. The site lies on the bank of river

ulhas. The site is on the northern bank of the river.

Site Analysis

Summer Conditions

Summer: Summers are typically hot with maximum temperatures ranging from 37 to 19°C. The warmest month in vasind is generally April.

Monsoon conditions: Monsoon season starts from July and lasts to September. Medium to heavy rainfalls are recorded here annually.

Strengths:

•The up gradation of NH3 has improved the connectivity of Vasind with Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Dombivali.

•The climate of the site is comfortable throughout the year apart of some hot days of summer.

•the river frontage is a added potential to the site as river helps cool down the environment and helps in

meditation. The river also provide scope for creating the recreational space for the center

Weakness:

•The accessibility to the site is limited to private mode of transport. Public transport is not existing

•the site is mostly barren except large evergreen trees

Opportunities:

•less vegetation ,so minimalist landscape scheme can be implemented

Threats:

•the river pollution is the biggest threat to the site ,since the site boundaries the water body it has to be clean

but if its polluted it is the biggest threat.

•the river flooding is also a threat to the site

•There is an existing MIDC area where industries are set up; further expansion of MIDC may create problems of

air and noise pollution.

Site Analysis- conclusion

Case Study

The Yoga Institute – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Capacity and Clientele:

There are 3 big halls each with capacity of

approx 30 people and 5 small halls with

capacity of 10 people. Total 18 ladies and 12

gents have proper accommodation

facilities. The participants came from all over

Mumbai and they have international guests also.

SITE PLAN: 1) Ground Floor : Administration Building ,Conference Room , Book Store First Floor : Male Accommodation (6 Rooms) 2) Ground Floor : Cafeteria Dining Hall (50 People Capacity First Floor : Female Accommodation (4 Rooms) Second Floor : Female Accommodation (4 Rooms) 3) Ground Floor : 2 Big Yoga Halls First Floor : 1 Big 2 Small Halls Second Floor : 6 Small Halls 4) Ground Floor : Accounts Office ,Museum First Floor : Consultation Room Second Floor : Library 5) Owners residence

8 Yoga Halls (3 Big Halls & 5 Small Halls )

Teacher Training Halls A Yoga Museum Library Book Store Admin Area + A Conference Room Hostel Facilities

- Ladies – 6 Rooms (3 per Room) - Gents - 3 Rooms (4 per Room)

Internet Room Record Room Canteen ( 75 Person ) + Attached Kitchen Housekeeping Room Stock Room Accounts Department

Case Study

Tadao Ando’s Meditation Space The meditation space was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, to UNESCO headquarters in Paris in the year to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the institution. The intention was to create a space where people from around the world, of all races and religions can pray for peace

Case Study

Simple Form For Meditation Center

To achieve minimalism and simplicity we go through a series of design based on

simple geometrical forms.

Design Approach

Flat portion on site Existing trees

Central axis

Central axis divides

Making central breathing axis Division on site

parking

admin

staff dinning housing

Meditation hall

yoga

therapy

Zoning

ZONING

MEDITATION GARDEN

MEDITATION HALL

YOGA HALL

THERAPY CENTER

HOUSING

CANTEEN

STAFF HOUSING

SERVICE AREA

Entrance Service Area Admin area

Yoga Hall Meditation hall Therapy center

• Getting Rid Of Unnecessary –

only functional elements included

in the design

• Embracing Simple Forms

• Losing The Design In Patterns

•Contains Meaningful Colours

Thesis implementation in design

• Stay’s Clean In Terms Of Space

•Showing The Structural Member

•Materialism

The idea of

minimalism in architecture

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