Price/O'Reilly House

The current pinnacle of Australian minimalism - the duo of architects Tina Engelen and Ian Moore - have already carved out a place in the world of architecture with their first joint work. On the site of two original terrace houses, they created a unique example of minimalist architecture. The façade facing the street is structured according to government regulations to preserve the original character of the two volumes. The street façade does not appear very welcoming, with aluminum blinds and entrances to the house clearly indicating the architectural concept the architects have adopted. The function is abstracted down to its very essence. The interior allows the home to be used as a photography studio as well; for this reason, the furniture is equipped with wheels, enabling the living space to be quickly transformed into a studio. The western glazed wall (6 meters high, 7 meters wide) is protected from the scorching Australian sun by a dense canopy of eucalyptus growing on the neighboring property.
If we are looking for examples of minimalist trends in contemporary architecture, we cannot overlook the Price/O'Reilly House, which, although minimal in form, maximally represents this direction.