Olánduō
Olánduō is a minimalist residence located in London, United Kingdom, designed by KEMSI. This contemporary dwelling demonstrates how serene refinement can emerge from dialogue between past and present through integration of rare art, antiques, and curated artifacts alongside modern furniture and bespoke design elements. The project treats the residence as sanctuary merging contemporary elegance with timeless tradition, though the lack of specific location, program details, or spatial dimensions limits fuller understanding of how these design principles manifest materially.
Arched forms flowing throughout interiors soften transitions while adding sculptural depth, demonstrating how repeated geometric motifs can create spatial continuity across varied functional zones. This formal strategy references historical architectural traditions where arches provided both structural necessity and decorative expression, reinterpreted here presumably as non-structural spatial dividers or ceiling conditions that maintain visual connectivity while suggesting room boundaries.
The striking kitchen island crafted with origami-inspired precision anchors the home serving as gathering point, suggesting complex geometric folding creating sculptural form from planar material. This central element positions the kitchen as social hub reflecting contemporary residential planning that treats food preparation and consumption as communal activities rather than isolated service functions, though without images or technical details the actual construction and material remain unclear.
The layout designed for both connection and independence accommodates family members while offering generous entertaining spaces, addressing contemporary residential requirements for spaces supporting varied social scales from intimate family moments to larger gatherings. An entrance plaque honoring a loved one grounds the residence in memory and meaning, introducing commemorative element typically reserved for public architecture into private domestic context.
Intentional details including treasured design book library, considered pet spaces, and natural sustainable material palette form what KEMSI characterizes as timeless residence shaped by memory and enriched by meaning. This philosophical framing positions residential design as vehicle for personal narrative and values expression, though the emphasis on memory and meaning risks appearing vague without specific examples of how these concepts inform spatial or material decisions.