Dr Arkoubi Residence

“Warm reduction” = minimalism without the cold.

Reinterpreting minimalism by editing the essential of form, color, and minimal detail by adding warmth through materials, tone, and light so the space feels calm instead of sterile.

Essence

• A subtractive design approach (fewer lines, fewer materials) tempered by warm finishes and gentle lighting.

• Minimal, but textured and comfortable.

How it looks in Dr. Arkoubi’s project

• Palette: ecru limestone tiles, european walnut woods, bronzed metal, with precise terracotta/orange accents.

• Light: concealed cove lights and step lights in warm color temperatures to soften edges and surfaces.

• Surfaces: matte, honed, or oiled textures that invite touch.

• Lines: continuous ceiling/floor: flush skirtings, shadow gaps, clean and slim lines furniture

• Plan: open continuity with privacy behind panels and partitions.

How we achieved it

• Limit the material palette; reduce visual noise, increase craft in details.

• Use color as structure (small, intentional accents) rather than decoration.

• Prioritize acoustic comfort and daylight control 

Design DNA

• Minimal plan, maximal craft: joinery as architecture with claddings and built-ins.

• Reduction with warmth: austerity replaced by textured calm.

• Color as structure: Hermès hues used to set balance and hierarchy.

• Biophilic design via natural materials and filtered daylight, not through greenery.

A contemporary reinvention of minimalism,edited, warm, and details crafted, where a saddle-toned palette and disciplined lines turn everyday life into a precise, quietly luxurious routine.