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This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism

Published: Apr 14, 2018 · Modified: Apr 14, 2018 by itiny · This post may contain affiliate links ·

1,050 square feet is really pushing the definition of “tiny,” but this lovely retreat on Orcas Island was built with some of the same design elements which show up in a lot of tiny houses. For that reason (and for its sheer beauty), I wanted to share it with you.

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism
As you can see, what you are looking at is essentially a box-shape—at least as viewed from the front. The entire front wall is windows—very common with tiny house design.

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism

These other outdoor angles show that this structure is not actually a cube. There is some extra space hidden in back of the structure.

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism
The design was supposed to capture some of the owners’ heritage, which is Japanese and Chinese. It makes sense to go with a minimalist approach, since much of contemporary minimalist design has Far Eastern influences.

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism
You can see more of the Japanese influences in the interior. I am pretty sure those are shoji screens on both floors (if they are not, they are built to resemble them).

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism
The bathroom is a wet room containing both a tub and an open shower.

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism

This Cube-Shaped Residence Is a Study in Bold Minimalism
I absolutely love that deep red hue, which is close in color to the famous “Cherokee Red” that Frank Lloyd Wright employed in a lot of his buildings. Japanese architecture and interior design played a role in his work, so this is likely not a coincidence.

Also notice how the bottom stair doubles as a hollowed-out alcove specifically for storing one’s shoes. It is traditional to remove one’s footwear at the door of a Japanese dwelling, so this is fitting as well.

With its views of the Rosario Strait and its marvelous Japanese-inspired design, this really is a beautiful home. You’d have to cut down the square footage to call it “tiny,” but the same principles you see at work here would fit beautifully into a smaller profile. Learn more at Heliotrope Architects.

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