I like minimalism. But Aires Mateus's House In Leiria goes a few notches beyond being merely clutter-free—the Portuguese abode doesn't just have stark interiors but a strikingly featureless white exterior, too.
Aside from the serious white paint costs that must come with keeping this racquetball-court-of-a-home pristine throughout the year, it's just an uncomfortable space to inhabit.
The headache continues when you consider how kids, pets, guests, rodents, neighbors' pets, and various meteorological phenomena are basically all continually conspiring to dirty up your place. In an all white house, that one scuff becomes essentially impossible not to notice. So, yes, it seems like cleaning would have to be something of a constant at the House In Leiria. At least you don't have to spend any time washing the windows.
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I'd get so bored personally. =/
And then I'd get really perfectionist and OCD about everything.
I think I'd lose my personality.
not for me
Looks like a fricking tent.
HA!
They need a miracle to keep that white looking good.
I wonder what the inside looks like...
mmm it reminds me to TroN movie hahah
It's less an attempt at practicality and more an attempt at an artistic sensibility. That said, an ultra minimalist house has its perks, at least in my eyes. Mainly, you won't hang out inside it all day. Being small and bare bones you use it as a place to eat and sleep. As such, the home encourages you to go outside and enjoy the world a little bit.
take a long time for me to have it.lol.
Can I? Yes. Would I want to? No.
Couldn't do it.
Do not want.
that would be too much for me
Well, this gives a whole new meaning to "The White House".
thanks for posting that bro!
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no way
What is the house made out of? I guess cement?
Wow, that's pretty cool.
I think I could live in a house like that... for some 6 months
Fucking hell what a house lol!!
wow im buying one now!
As you pointed out, a single stain would make the whole thing look just silly, also, why would someone want to live in a place without windows?
I love minimalistic things of course I could1
more of an artwork than a residence.
ok let me look at this closer.. the roof [ im a roofer ] isn't closed. im assuming there are skylights..
hopefully i can find more info on it 0.0
kbai
F&S
No I could not.
Nice one, but for me the best house is "Can Lis" & "Can Feliz" done by Jorn Utzon (Sydney's opera house architect).
seems like a cool garage....not home!
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