The power of subtractive compositions

The ‘House of Silence’ by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos cocoons a musician’s studio within its cuboidal volume, reconciling the functionalities and configurations of both spaces... The firm’s projects, despite their visually effortless quality at first glance, are anything but simple. They embody depth and complexity, depicting a reciprocation of space and form, often drawing inspiration from the masters, while addressing issues of the context, structure and even building technologies. The projects portray a common thread – simple planes, sharp lines and the unmistakable white, making them extravagantly understated and instantly recognisable. Located in a tightly packed residential neighbourhood near Valencia, this […]