This space by Simo Design (2019), within the house titled ‘Palermo’, truly encapsulates what contemplation means to me, and to my client. It explores the idea of a relaxing space to read and think, whilst keeping a calming and natural design to the interior space.
The secluded design allows privacy, and the window on the right allows light and ventilation, which are all design features which elevates the space and allows for contemplation (Simo Design, 2019).
The interior contemplation space on the right is pared back in comparison to the design above. Designed by Morq Architecture (2017), the design retains the natural element which is peaceful, and calming.
This precedent study includes a large window which seemingly frames the view. In my own work, I intend to design a window which incorporates this idea, and showcases the outside environment as if it were in the pages of a magazine.
References
Image 1 – Simo Design (2019) Palermo. Available at: https://www.simodesign.com/palermo/ (Accessed: 24 October 2022).
Image 2 – Morq (2017) Altana. Available at: https://www.morq.it/projects/architecture/residential/altana/ (Accessed: 24 October 2022).