Leva mer med mindre - hur bor en vital minimalist?
(2024) AAHM01 20241Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract (Swedish)
- This project combines the theory of vital materialism by Jane Bennett
with a perspective of minimalist lifestyle. The aim is to explore whether
this approach of ’vital minimalism’ may offer a new, potentially more
sustainable, way of designing residential architecture.
A brief overview of the concept of minimalism in architecture and some
of the origins of an ascetic or minimalist lifestyle shows that these
share a skepticism towards the extreme consumerism of today. This is
also noted by Bennett as an obstacle for experiencing the vitality of the
things around us.
The combination of vital materialism and minimalism results in a
number of principles that serve as guidelines in the further design of
the project. A dwelling... (More) - This project combines the theory of vital materialism by Jane Bennett
with a perspective of minimalist lifestyle. The aim is to explore whether
this approach of ’vital minimalism’ may offer a new, potentially more
sustainable, way of designing residential architecture.
A brief overview of the concept of minimalism in architecture and some
of the origins of an ascetic or minimalist lifestyle shows that these
share a skepticism towards the extreme consumerism of today. This is
also noted by Bennett as an obstacle for experiencing the vitality of the
things around us.
The combination of vital materialism and minimalism results in a
number of principles that serve as guidelines in the further design of
the project. A dwelling built on the concept of vital minimalism should
acknowledge that everything is in a state of constant change. It should
also see the home as an assemblage. Furthermore, it should offer a
relative silence from the noise of stuff surrounding us. Lastly, it should
assume that the inhabitants own a small number of things.
With inspiration from Georges Perec, the dwelling is studied starting
with the bed. I then move on to the kitchen, the bathroom and the
garden. The different functions of the dwelling is explored through
analyses of reference projects and relating those to the principles of
vital minimalism. Privacy, flexibility and legibility turn out to be central
architectural concepts in this context.
Eventually, all the pieces are tested out on a site in Malmö. The proposal
puts forward an alternative to building villas next to the garden
alotments of Elinelund. It takes the shape of small dwellings with
private gardens and shared facilities.
Although scratching the surface, the project shows a potential in
beginning to think about our dwellings in a less antropocentric way.
The principles of vital minimalism offer possible ways to study the topic
more in-depth. (Less)
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- author
- Törnström, Karin LU
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- Leva mer med mindre - hur bor en vital minimalist?
- course
- AAHM01 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9175658
- date added to LUP
- 2024-09-30 08:22:09
- date last changed
- 2024-09-30 08:22:09
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abstract = {{This project combines the theory of vital materialism by Jane Bennett
with a perspective of minimalist lifestyle. The aim is to explore whether
this approach of ’vital minimalism’ may offer a new, potentially more
sustainable, way of designing residential architecture.
A brief overview of the concept of minimalism in architecture and some
of the origins of an ascetic or minimalist lifestyle shows that these
share a skepticism towards the extreme consumerism of today. This is
also noted by Bennett as an obstacle for experiencing the vitality of the
things around us.
The combination of vital materialism and minimalism results in a
number of principles that serve as guidelines in the further design of
the project. A dwelling built on the concept of vital minimalism should
acknowledge that everything is in a state of constant change. It should
also see the home as an assemblage. Furthermore, it should offer a
relative silence from the noise of stuff surrounding us. Lastly, it should
assume that the inhabitants own a small number of things.
With inspiration from Georges Perec, the dwelling is studied starting
with the bed. I then move on to the kitchen, the bathroom and the
garden. The different functions of the dwelling is explored through
analyses of reference projects and relating those to the principles of
vital minimalism. Privacy, flexibility and legibility turn out to be central
architectural concepts in this context.
Eventually, all the pieces are tested out on a site in Malmö. The proposal
puts forward an alternative to building villas next to the garden
alotments of Elinelund. It takes the shape of small dwellings with
private gardens and shared facilities.
Although scratching the surface, the project shows a potential in
beginning to think about our dwellings in a less antropocentric way.
The principles of vital minimalism offer possible ways to study the topic
more in-depth.}},
author = {{Törnström, Karin}},
language = {{swe}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Leva mer med mindre - hur bor en vital minimalist?}},
year = {{2024}},
}