As winter settles in, bringing its crisp air and soft blankets of snow, our focus shifts to creating spaces that capture the elegance of minimalist design and embrace the warmth of natural light. Join us through four exceptional projects where OTIIMA minimalist windows redefine winter comfort.
britsom philips | © cafeine
- Giessen-House: A Minimalist Winter Retreat, John Pawson Architecture
Crafted for a site steeped in architectural history, the Giessen House exudes a sense of introspection at ground level. OTIIMA’s Fusion system comes into play, offering a redefined, minimalistic frame system that creates the illusion of “floating” glass door panels within the architectural finishes. Winter warmth permeates the enclosed domestic universe, showcasing how minimalist windows can be functional and visually striking.
Conceived for a plot once housing a mews house, nestled between parallel rows of townhouses in the heart of Giessen, central Germany, this endeavor was inherently geared towards applying well-established architectural principles to craft an enclosed domestic realm.
GIESSEN HOUSE IN GERMANY | JOHN PAWSON © MMTW PORTUGAL
Perhaps his most famous principle, “Less is more,” summarizes Mies’ approach to design: stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the essential. His buildings are characterized by clean lines, open floor plans, and an absence of ornamentation. This philosophy encourages architects to prioritize spatial clarity and material integrity, resulting in modern and enduring structures.
© Tomeu Canyellas
1. Heydar Aliyev Center – Zaha Hadid
1. Heydar Aliyev Center – Zaha Hadid
- COL15 in Geneva: Merging Paper and Real Space, Anael Poveda
In the heart of Geneva, a project exists where every millimeter is meticulously thought out and designed; COL15 emerges as an unparalleled project. A dance between paper and real space, a loop of a Mobius ribbon, and an exploration of infinity define its architectural paradox. OTIIMA’s motorized guillotines and Plus motorized systems grace this project, proving that minimalist windows can seamlessly enhance a space’s aesthetic and functional aspects even in the complexities of design.
The convergence of conceptual and tangible dimensions is evident as paper space seamlessly blends with real space. Architecture is distilled into intricate details where everything intertwines in a dance of folding and unfolding, resembling a loop, a Mobius ribbon, and infinity. The objective is to achieve a visually restrained architecture founded on a straightforward idea, yet its realization demands a remarkably intricate approach. The simplicity of the uncluttered lines, almost ephemeral, starkly contrasts the intricacies of implementation, creating a paradox that embodies the sublime.
5COL GENEVA | EMIXI ARCHITECTS | © DYLAN PERRENOUD
- Chalet D in Switzerland: Framing Alpine Views with Elegance, S+F Architects
Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Chalet D by S+F Architects harmoniously blends with the mountainous landscape. Large windows, a signature of OTIIMA’s customisation capabilities, frame uninhibited views of the valley. Uncommon in its design, this project showcases OTIIMA pockets windows, disappearing seamlessly into the chalet’s structure, underscoring Otiima’s high level of adaptability even in the face of unconventional architectural challenges.
chalet d | s+f architect
- Belgian Countryside Elegance: Britsom Philips Architects
In the Belgian countryside, a bourgeois interpretation of rural living transformed. Britsom Philips retained the core of the existing house, extending it with gabled forms to create a cruciform plan. The living and dining areas feature full-height, glazed gable ends with minimal frames, revealing the surrounding woodland. The OTIIMA CLASSIC system, with a twist, underscores functionality and elegance, seamlessly blending with the architect’s aesthetic vision.
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