Can a house be 'abstract,' 'minimal,' 'simple,' and also comfortable? This is a question that the mainstream of interior design is struggling with right now, establishing a new mainstream that balances 'cold' white surfaces and elements of colour and stained wood, inevitably described as 'warm.’ ‘'I would call it humane minimalism,' says Mr. Kastelic. 'Our field of experience is undergoing a deluge of data and information overload. This home offers a reprieve and solace for the clients – a place to recharge with the power of quiet and spatial calm.'James Brittain